Jonaki Cinema Hall

Jonaki Cinema Hall is a historic landmark as the first cinema hall in Northeast India, established in 1937 by Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad Agarwala in Tezpur. The hall was inaugurated with the English film Elephant Boy, produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). Agarwala created Jonaki to provide a venue for showcasing Assamese cinema, beginning with his iconic film Joymoti. True to its name, which means “light,” Jonaki has illuminated the cultural scene, screening regional and national films since its inception. It remains one of the oldest operational cinema halls in India, continuing its legacy of entertainment and cultural significance.