Paradise Cinema (Kolkata)

Paradise Cinema is a single screen cinema hall located in Bentinck Street (Esplanade), Kolkata, West Bengal, India.[1] This cinema hall was inaugurated in 1943 and was fully renovated in 1956.[2] The current managing director of the theatre is Arun Mehra.[3]

Paradise Cinema
Paradise Cinema (Kolkata) is located in Kolkata
Paradise Cinema (Kolkata)
Location in Kolkata
General information
StatusActive
TypeCinema hall, Heritage building
LocationBentinck Street, Esplanade
Address39, Bentinck Street, Esplanade
Town or cityKolkata
CountryIndia
Coordinates22°34′00″N 88°20′59″E / 22.5668°N 88.3496°E / 22.5668; 88.3496
Inaugurated1943
Renovated1956, 2005

Renovation

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In 2004–2005 when single-screen theatres were struggling with high financial loss, theatre management of Paradise Cinema renovated this hall which saw a section of its audience returning. According to theatre director Arun Mehra, this makeover cost 3.5 million (US$42,000). Total number of seats are 1118.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Paradise Cinema". OneIndia. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  2. ^ "About Paradise Cinema". Paradise Cinema Kolkata. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Chrysalis time for moribund hall". Telegraph Calcutta. 5 July 2005. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
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