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
Raj Mandir
Raj Mandir Cinema is located in Jaipur
Raj Mandir Cinema
Location of Raj Mandir Cinema in Jaipur
Raj Mandir Cinema is located in Rajasthan
Raj Mandir Cinema
Location in Rajasthan
Alternative namesRajMandir
General information
TypeSingle Screen Theater
Architectural styleStreamline Moderne (Art Moderne)
LocationPanch Batti
AddressB-16, Panch Batti, Bhagwan Das Rd, Jaipur - 302001
Town or cityJaipur, Rajasthan
CountryIndia
Coordinates26°54′56″N 75°48′37″E / 26.9154985°N 75.8101639°E / 26.9154985; 75.8101639
CompletedJune 1976; 48 years ago (June 1976)
Inaugurated1 June 1976
ClientKushalchand Surana[1]
Design and construction
Architect(s)W.M. Namjoshi
Other information
Seating capacity1,165
Website
https://rajmandircinema.com

History

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Raj Mandir Cinema interior

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

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The 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]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Paradise in Pink City[dead link] Screen (magazine), 9 November 2001.
  2. ^ Brown, p. 172
  3. ^ a b Bindloss, p. 176
  4. ^ "Rajasthan Tourism: जयपुर का राज मंदिर है एशिया का सबसे बड़ा सिनेमा हॉल".
  5. ^ "Rajasthan : 'राज मंदिर' नहीं देखा, तो समझो जयपुर ही नहीं देखा.. !".
  6. ^ "Raj Mandir Cinema".
  7. ^ "Seduced by Bollywood". New Zealand Herald. 27 November 2007.
  8. ^ Raj Mandir Cinema raj mandir cinematreasures.org.
  9. ^ Harshwal, Prateek (26 March 2018). "Rajmandir Cinema-History, showtime and much more". www.jaipurlove.com. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  10. ^ "34 साल पहले राजकपूर ने कहा था 'राजमंदिर से सीखे, फिल्में कैसे एग्जीबिट होती हैं'".
  11. ^ "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 trailer launched, its Rooh Baba vs Manjulika and Manjulika".
  12. ^ "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 out: Trailer launched at Jaipur's Raj Mandir Cinema".
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