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Eros Now and PVR Cinemas present – ‘Return of Blockbusters’ Film Festival
MUMBAI: PVR Cinemas, in association with Eros Now has brought back the best of Bollywood and Regional movies on the big screen by commencing the ‘Return of Blockbusters’ that commemorates the epic spirit of cinema. The entertainment gala is all set to begin from 24 till 30 of November at select PVR theatres pan India.
The fiesta will not only include an array of super hit Bollywood and Regional films from the Eros repertoire being showcased at their respective regions; it also offers the enthralling opportunity to buy tickets at the price of one for two.
“Content is the king for theatres” speaking about the festival, PVR Cinemas CEO Gautam Dutta said, “We always strive to provide the best content to our patrons. It is the goal of the festival to bring back allfond memories attached to some of the biggest flicks from the past. . We hope that our consumers across nation thoroughly enjoy the exclusive cherry-picked movies and feel connected once again.”
Commenting on the association, Eros Digital CEO Rishika Lulla Singh said, “We are happy to present to audiences some of their favourite movies from Eros Now’s vast catalogue once again on the big screen.”
The movies, which are planned to be screened for this festival include Rockstar, Bajirao Mastani, Tanu Weds Manu Returns to name a few along with super hit regional movies such as , Posto, Bela Seshe, etc at select PVR theatres across Delhi, Mumbai , Kolkata, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmadabad, Ranchi and other selected cities.
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Govt pushes live events sector to Rs 196 billion by 2028
LEDC roadmap targets 15–20 million jobs and global hub status by 2030
MUMBAI: India’s live events story is getting louder and this time, it’s policy turning up the volume. The fourth meeting of the Live Events Development Cell (LEDC), chaired by Chanchal Kumar, was held on 30 April 2026 at Vigyan Bhavan, bringing together representatives from nine Central Ministries, six States and 12 industry stakeholders to chart the sector’s next phase of growth. The numbers already tell a compelling story. India’s organised live events industry was valued at Rs 145 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at 10 per cent to Rs 196 billion by 2028 making it one of the fastest-expanding segments within the media and entertainment ecosystem.
Set up in July 2025 by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the LEDC is tasked with turning that momentum into a structured growth engine. Its long-term ambition is ambitious, position India as a global live events hub by 2030 while generating an additional 15–20 million jobs.
At the meeting, officials emphasised the sector’s multiplier effect spanning tourism, employment and allied industries while underlining the need for coordinated execution. A key update was the rollout of a single-window clearance system for live event permissions via the India Cine Hub portal, aimed at simplifying approvals and improving transparency.
States have been urged to adopt the system, alongside implementing the “Model Executive Order for Streamlining Licensing and Permissions for Live Events in India, 2026” by 31 May 2026. The framework seeks to standardise what has long been a fragmented and time-consuming regulatory process.
Beyond permissions, the discussion also turned to infrastructure and talent. A draft concept for greenfield venue development was tabled, alongside plans to build a skilled workforce. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication, in collaboration with industry bodies MESC and EEMA, is set to introduce certificate courses tailored to the live events sector.
Chanchal Kumar stressed that alignment across stakeholders is already in place, with the next challenge being execution at scale. The government, he noted, remains committed to creating a facilitative and transparent ecosystem for organisers.
For an industry once seen as fragmented and event-driven, the message is clear, India’s live events business is no longer just about the show, it’s about building an entire stage for growth.
