Mumbai, May 2, 2025 – At the ongoing Waves Summit 2025, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan expressed serious concerns about the lack of cinema theatres in India, calling it a major obstacle in the growth of the Indian film industry.
Waves Summit 2025 Overview
The Waves Summit (World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit) is being held at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai from May 1 to May 4, 2025. On the second day of the summit, Aamir Khan spoke during a panel titled “Studio of Future: Putting India on the World Studio Map.”
Known as Mr. Perfectionist in Bollywood, Aamir highlighted the urgent need for more theatres in the country, saying that the current number is not enough to serve India’s massive population.
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India Lags Behind in Theatre Infrastructure
Aamir pointed out that India has only 10,000 cinema screens, while the United States has around 40,000 and China has nearly 90,000. Considering that India has a larger population than both countries, this shortage is alarming.
According to him, because of this gap, even well-made films often reach only about 2% of the Indian population. In many districts and remote areas, there are no cinemas at all, or only a very limited number, which keeps millions of potential moviegoers from experiencing films on the big screen.
Aamir Khan’s Suggestion for Growth
Aamir urged for greater investment in building more theatres across India. He emphasized that India is a movie-loving country, but the lack of theatres is holding back the audience from enjoying films the way they should.
He stressed that addressing this issue could be a crucial step in the development of the Indian film industry, potentially helping it reach new global heights.
Other Celebrities Share Their Views
Apart from Aamir, several top Indian film personalities also participated in the summit. Stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Allu Arjun, and Deepika Padukone shared their insights on topics such as global reach, physical fitness, and the art of storytelling.
The summit created a platform for meaningful discussions on how to improve the future of Indian cinema both domestically and internationally.
Conclusion
Aamir Khan’s strong message about the shortage of theatres in India highlights a long-standing issue in the industry. His call for more investment in cinema infrastructure could spark much-needed change, ensuring that more people across the country can enjoy films in theatres—just as they’re meant to be experienced.
