Eros an iconic landmark of Mumbai. It is one of the very few theatres that still maintains a single screen.
The Eros Cinema opened in February 1938. It was designed by architect Sorabji Keikhushru Bhedwar with internal decorations by Fritz von Dreiberg. Forming a corner apex, the building also contains a ballroom and restaurant, together with apartments and shops and it took over two and a half years to construct.
The splendid Art Deco style facade rises in tiers like a wedding cake and is topped by a semi-circular tower. The central section is partially faced in red sandstone from the Agra with the remainder of the building painted light cream.
Inside there is a large circular foyer which is finished in black and white marble. The pillars on the walls have decorative Art Deco reliefs of semi-naked female figures. Seating in the auditorium is in stalls and balcony levels. The side walls at stalls level have a large frieze which contains figures in an Art Deco style representing various activities in film-making.
A grand movie palace like our beloved old Hawaii Theatre!
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Oh, a grand theatre indeed! Thank you for the very interesting information, it made your photo even more terrific!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful building. Very nice place for entertainment.
ReplyDeleteVery nice photo! And an elegant theater. Reminds me of the theaters in the big cities when I was younger...plush, lush, balconies, loges...so nice.
ReplyDeleteEros sounds erotic. Does it play erotic type films, or all types?
a dying breed. and killed by the multiplex. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt is a majestic building.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this. It brings back memories of my visit to Mumbai.
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A very interesting building, and a great photo.
ReplyDeleteA very old and historic building of Mumbai...it's been ages since I visited that part of the city.
ReplyDeleteWonderful edifice, truly iconic!
ReplyDeleteA grand old place. I hope it does not fall into the hands of the multi-screen complex supporters.
ReplyDeletenice info and lovely capture ....
ReplyDeletel'architecture de ce cinema est grandiose, j'adore
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately Delhi is rapidly losing its single screens...latest is Chanakya...
ReplyDeleteAN old college haunt and still stands in all its glory. Now the next generation is haunting the place :D
ReplyDeleteit's good to see that this theater seems to be in good condition. here, we're slowly losing our art-deco buildings to decay.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely building!
ReplyDeleteEros is my favorite and i love the ambience...
ReplyDeleteI think we should have more post like this to bring awareness about our ' Our Common Heritage'
Excellent post
What a grand beautiful building:)
ReplyDeleteI had a chance to visit this cinema hall during 60s!
ReplyDeleteNice photo and useful info.
ReplyDeleteI saw the movie Aisha there during August 2010
ReplyDeletewonderful take!!!
ReplyDeletethe building looks grand :D
ReplyDeletebeautiful capture
Yes Eros.. The face of Mumbai for a very long time!!
ReplyDeleteSeen the building from outside since so long, but have never entered it! Can you take pics inside? have never seen the indoor pics either...
ReplyDeleteVery impressive building and beautiful architecture.
ReplyDeleteImpressive Building and a nice pic. Some things should never change!
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame that most of the grand old movie theatres are gone. In San Francisco, we still have one, the Castro, where some even plays the organ for a few performances!!
ReplyDeleteImpressive Building and a nice pic. Some things should never change!
ReplyDeleteIt is a majestic building.
ReplyDeleteOh, a grand theatre indeed! Thank you for the very interesting information, it made your photo even more terrific!
ReplyDeletewonderful take!!!
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