Raj Mandir Cinema is a movie theatre in Jaipur in Rajasthan state in India.[2] Situated on the Bhagwan Das Road, near M.I. Road, the meringue-shaped auditorium opened in 1976, and over the years has seen many movie premieres of Hindi films, and has become a popular symbol of Jaipur. The theatre often referred to as 'Cinema Ka Mandir' is equipped with the latest technology in sound and projection with Dolby Atmos and SLS speakers, the first in the state of Rajasthan. [1][3] An important landmark and tourist destination, the cinema hall has been accorded the status of largest single screen theatre in Asia. [4] [5]
| Raj Mandir Cinema | |
|---|---|
राज मंदिर | |
.jpg) Raj Mandir | |
  Location of Raj Mandir Cinema in Jaipur  Location in Rajasthan | |
| Alternative names | RajMandir |
| General information | |
| Type | Single Screen Theater |
| Architectural style | Streamline Moderne (Art Moderne) |
| Location | Panch Batti |
| Address | B-16, Panch Batti, Bhagwan Das Rd, Jaipur - 302001 |
| Town or city | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 26°54′56″N 75°48′37″E / 26.9154985°N 75.8101639°E |
| Completed | June 1976 |
| Inaugurated | 1 June 1976 |
| Client | Kushalchand Surana[1] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | W.M. Namjoshi |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 1,165 |
| Website | |
| https://www.rajmandircinema.com | |
History
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Originally the brainchild of Mehtab Chandra Golcha, [6] it opened on 1 June 1976 with the film "Charas". It was designed by architect W. M. Namjoshi in Art Moderne style (Streamline Moderne or late Art Deco). Known for its large size as well as opulent and meringue interiors, Raj Mandir remains an important part of the tourist circuit, and thus usually remains full despite its size. The Bhuramal Rajmal Surana group, a prominent Jaipur jewelry house, owns and operates the cinema.[3][7][8] The nine stars on the exterior signify nine gemstones in the Navaratna style, an homage to the owners' jewelry house.[9] The film Hum Aapke Hain Kaun ran for 75 weeks in the theatre, while Ram Teri Ganga Maili ran for 74 weeks in the theatre. Many other films have run for over 100 days in the theatre, including Naseeb, Sharabi, Avtaar, Maine Pyaar Kiya, Beta and more.[10]
Trailer Launch
editThe trailer of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 was launched on 9 October 2024, at the iconic Raj Mandir Cinema with lead actors Kartik Aaryan, Tripti Dimri and Vidya Balan attending the event.[11][12]
Notes
edit- Bhuramal Rajmal Surana Owner Of Rajmandir Cinema
References
edit- ^ a b Paradise in Pink City[permanent dead link] Screen (magazine), 9 November 2001.
- ^ Brown, p. 172
- ^ a b Bindloss, p. 176
- ^ "Rajasthan Tourism: जयपुर का राज मंदिर है एशिया का सबसे बड़ा सिनेमा हॉल".
- ^ "Rajasthan : 'राज मंदिर' नहीं देखा, तो समझो जयपुर ही नहीं देखा.. !".
- ^ "Raj Mandir Cinema".
- ^ "Seduced by Bollywood". New Zealand Herald. 27 November 2007.
- ^ Raj Mandir Cinema raj mandir cinematreasures.org.
- ^ Harshwal, Prateek (26 March 2018). "Rajmandir Cinema-History, showtime and much more". www.jaipurlove.com. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- ^ "34 साल पहले राजकपूर ने कहा था 'राजमंदिर से सीखे, फिल्में कैसे एग्जीबिट होती हैं'".
- ^ "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 trailer launched, its Rooh Baba vs Manjulika and Manjulika".
- ^ "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 out: Trailer launched at Jaipur's Raj Mandir Cinema".
- Bindloss, Joe (2007). Sarina Singh (ed.). India. Lonely Planet. ISBN 978-1-74104-308-2.
- Brown, Lindsay; Amelia Thomas (2008). Rajasthan, Delhi and Agra: LONELY PLANET TRAVEL GUIDES. Lonely Planet. ISBN 978-1-74104-690-8.