Preceding to the advent of filmdom in India, the major source of entertainment were theaters, folk art forms like folk music and dance. The former capital of Gujarat, Ahmedabad (also called Amdavad) is one major city that stands ahead in matters of folk art forms even till date. Though today multiplexes like Big Cinemas and Cinemax, Ahmedabad have introduced movie to this city but the folk art of making tie-dyed bandhinis and traditional mojri shoes still exists in full swing.

Bestriding the Sabarmati River, the city is divided in two halves. One hold the charm of the old-world, while the second half portrays the bustling life of new-world. It is a remarkable cosmopolitan city with a rich history, beautifully restored with fine museums, great restaurants and a fun-filled night life. Though the only popular venue in Ahmedabad is the Sabarmati Ashram (Gandhi's former headquarters) but it is not the only place worth visiting in this pulsating city of India.

Apart from spending time watching movies at Big Cinemas, Ahmedabad, why not explore and enjoy the historical beauty of the city? With a rich Muslim history, the city offers several beautiful mosques infusing Hindu craftsmanship with Persian architecture. But gradually after independence, the buildings took to a modern style. Hence, the architecture of Ahmedabad ranges from ancient to the very modern style, giving a mixture of visual treat to the tourists.
For those who love to spend a peaceful evening can surely head towards the famous gardens and parks in the city, namely Law Garden, Victoria Garden and Bal Vatika. Yet another wonderful option is to spend a lovely evening by the popular lakes of the city, including the man-made Lake Kankaria which used to be known as Qutub Hoj or Hauj-e-Kutub, Vastrapur Lake and Lal Bahadur Shastri Lake along with 29 other lakes developed and spread across the city.

If you stop off briefly while traveling to Mumbai or Rajasthan and you don't have an entire day to yourself to go sight seeing with just a few hours to your disposal, then surely the best way to kill time is to watch a movie. With BookMyShow.com, facility of online ticket booking in Ahmedabad is available and you can watch the latest movie at any Big Cinemas or Cinemax multiplex in Ahmedabad.