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Startup Story of BookMyShow: BookMyShow was started in the year 1999 by Ashish Hemrajani. He got this idea while listening to a radio show during the holidays. Then he thought why not start the facility of booking movie tickets online, so that people do not have to stand in line.
Many difficulties were faced in the initial days
Initially, BookMyShow was named Bigtree Entertainment and it was not easy to run it. At that time the reach of the internet was very low and people were afraid of online payment. Still, the team did not give up and gradually kept improving the technology, which started building people’s trust.
A big turning point came with dedication and hard work
In the year 2007, the company changed its name to BookMyShow and from here the real growth started. When tickets for IPL and big film projects started being available on BookMyShow itself, it became famous in every household. People started liking its interface and facility and it progressed rapidly.
Investors also showed trust
As the company progressed, investors also paid attention to it. Many big investors invested in it which helped the company to grow. It did not limit itself to just films but also entered cricket matches, music concerts and theater events.
Today it has become the first choice of every viewer.
Today BookMyShow has become India’s largest ticket booking platform. It is not just a startup but has become a means of convenience for millions of people. Ashish Hemrajani’s thinking and struggle has made it from an idea to a success story of an Indian startup.
