Right now, people of Gurgaon are looking forward to the new Appu Ghar. It will be far more healthy and fun to enjoy oneself in a water park, a sports club, or walk through a wax museum similar to London's Madame Tussauds. The Chairman of International Amusement Limited (IAL), Gian, who is considered the Father of the Indian amusement industry, shares the same excitement that many people have about the upcoming amusement park. "The name Appu is sufficient to brighten a person's expression. There are lakhs of people in the country who experienced joy and fun while enjoying the rides and activities that the old Appu Ghar offered. Cable and satellite television and the mall culture are good to enjoy once in a while but these things don't have a sense of individual or collective participation. Being physically active or being involved while amusing oneself is a better combination than stationary or food-led enjoyment," Vijeshwar told Merinews.com.

There are very few activities that individuals, families with children or families together can truly enjoy in the public domain - both as participants and as an audience. In this sense, the possibility to try themed go-karting, see stunt shows, view cartoon parades, do dirt biking, and take part in adventure sports of international standard in Gurgaon's Appu Ghar will be a definite attraction for children as well as adults of all age groups.

Even a relatively passive entertainment option like a Circus is a new way to experience entertainment as it is live and very real. The ongoing Apollo Circus in Gurgaon's sector 29 makes for interesting viewing with people enjoying attractions such as Elephant's Cricket Match, Motorcycle in Globe, and Flying Games by acrobats. The Apollo Circus has an interesting history going back 50 years, Harshan Nayer, manager at the Circus told Merinews.com, "The circus started almost 50 years in back in an area called Bulandsahar in Uttar Pradesh. Today, there are more than 270 artists working with the circus and we have performed in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka. The last time we were in Gurgaon, in 2008, the circus was inaugurated by MLA of the area Gawa at Gausala Maidan."

But Nayer is unhappy with the current state of affairs. "10-15 years back we always used to have good opening weeks. Now it takes time for people to patronise the Circus. If people can watch animals and acrobats on television then why should they come here? Still, there are many locals and lower middle class people who drop in more than once as they like it. Seeing it live is completely different than seeing these things on television. It's much more educative and emotional experience than films or television. We get little support from local government in terms of easier regulations regarding animals, etc. Moreover, while most of the staff stick around, many leave for better money. You see, a circus is not an organized business - it is risky."