Amazon, BookMyShow join hands to sell movie tickets in India

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New Delhi (NVI): Amazon India and Bookmyshow have entered into a partnership where customers can now book movie tickets on the e-commerce website.

Amazon.in users can log onto the app or mobile site to book their tickets from the ‘movie tickets’ category under ‘shop by category’ or the Amazon Pay tab.

All the cinemas and theatres listed on Amazon.in for this category will be powered exclusively by BookMyShow.

Customers will also get access to BookMyShow’s content offerings, including movie reviews, ratings, synopsis, posters and other offerings.

Amazon Pay Director Mahendra Nerurkar said in a statement “Our aim is to simplify the lives of our customers in every possible way – as they shop, pay bills or seek other services. This partnership is yet another step on this ongoing journey.”

BookMyShow Founder and CEO Ashish Hemrajani said “This partnership will further extend the convenience of digital transactions on Amazon.in to the ‘Movie Tickets’ category making the experience absolutely seamless for all consumers.”

-sb