As the fate of single-screen theatres “hangs by a thread’’, megastar Amitabh Bachchan encouraged individuals to remember the contribution of projectionists to Indian cinema. In a video message shared with Mumbai-based Film Heritage Foundation, he said, “The world of a projector, a beam of light in a dark room theatre, and flicker of images on the big screen — That was, what cinema was for me. As the fate of single-screen cinemas, unfortunately, hangs by a thread, many of these projectionists have lost their livelihood. It is important to remember and recognise their immense contribution to the history of Indian cinema.” He was pleased that the foundation had instituted a Lifetime Achievement Award for Cinema Projection. 

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