Hyderabad, Aug. 1 -- Ever wondered why people call movies the 'silver screen'? Well, it's because, in the early 1900s, cinema screens were actually coated with real silver! These screens were made of materials like silk and were covered in silver dust to make the picture look bright and clear. This helped early black-and-white films shine, even with low light projectors.

When the film played, the screen would sparkle giving it that magical, silvery glow.

From silver to simple, but the name stayed

As time passed, technology got better. New screens were made with different materials, offering more color and wider viewing angles. But the nickname "silver screen" stuck around. By the 1920s, people started using it as a cool way to talk abo...