BIG Cinemas crosses 100 screens in west with Aurangabad launch

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Aurangabad, February 20, 2009

BIG Cinemas, India’s largest cinema chain, part of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and India's leading entertainment conglomerate Adlabs Films, announced the opening of its three-screen multiplex in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. With the launch of the Anjali BIG Cinemas in Aurangabad, BIG Cinemas has crossed the 100-screen mark in western India. Anjali BIG Cinemas is the 25th BIG Cinemas property in the state of Maharashtra and the 34th in the western region as a whole.

Conveniently located in the Khandkeshwar locality, the erstwhile Anjali Sangeeta two-screen theatre was has been completely remodeled and renovated prior to launch as per BIG Cinemas’ international standards. Anjali BIG Cinemas now has three screens and a total capacity of 1071 seats. Like other BIG Cinemas across the country, this state-of-the-art multiplex is equipped with Dolby Digital sound system, superior Xenon projection systems, plush seats, central air-conditioning and a wide choice of top quality food and beverages.

Tushar Dhingra, COO, BIG Cinemas commented, “Maharashtra is a very important territory for BIG Cinemas thanks to its flourishing film industry and large percentage of the nationwide box office, due to which we have the largest number of screens in the state. Aurangabad, the ancient City of Gates, is a tourism destination and is one of the fastest growing towns in the region. The people have high expectations and we intend to more than fulfill them with the BIG Cinemas’ international experience.”

For further information, please contact:

Adlabs Films Ltd.

Anjali Malhotra

E-mail: anjali.malhotra@adlabsfilms.com

Mobile: +91 9323021484

CMCG India Pvt. Ltd.

Malika Bhavnani

E-mail: malika.bhavnani@cmcgindia.com

Tel: +91-22 24450991