Raj Mandir Cinema
| Raj Mandir Cinema | |
|---|---|
राज मंदिर | |
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://rajmandircinema.com | |
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]
History
Originally the brainchild of Mehtab Chandra Golcha, 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][6][7] The nine stars on the exterior signify nine gemstones in the Navaratna style, an homage to the owners' jewelry house.[8] 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.[9]
Trailer launch
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 film trailer 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.[10][11]
Jaat film trailer was launched on 24 March 2025, at the Raj Mandir Cinema with lead actors Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, director Gopichand Malineni and producers Naveen Yerneni and T. G. Prasad.[12] At the launch event Sunny Deol also praised Rajasthani folk deity Veer Teja.[13]
Notes
- Bhuramal Rajmal Surana, owner Of Rajmandir Cinema[14]
References
- ^ a b Paradise in Pink City 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". 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Rajasthan : 'राज मंदिर' नहीं देखा, तो समझो जयपुर ही नहीं देखा.. !".
- ^ "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'". 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 trailer launched, its Rooh Baba vs Manjulika and Manjulika". The Statesman. 9 October 2024.
- ^ "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 out: Trailer launched at Jaipur's Raj Mandir Cinema".
- ^ "Huge crowd gathers at Rajmandir Cinema to catch a glimpse of Sunny Deol in Jaipur". The Times of India. 24 March 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "राजमंदिर में सनी देओल ने लगाए तेजाजी के जयकारे: एक झलक पाने के लिए जाम हुई सड़क; बोले- जाट हूं, सर कटने के बाद भी हाथ हथियार नहीं छोड़ता". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 24 March 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "Raj Mandir: The jewel of Jaipur's cinematic legacy for half a centuty". The Times of India. 10 March 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- 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.