6 Old Theatres In Mumbai Keep The Old-World Charm Alive

[{"selector":"#anim-ef4952ae-9cd7-486c-a90c-66f6a2125085 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-10.279377562707836%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Mumbai has a number of old theatres. Credits: Unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-c263636e-21d5-438f-b070-e8095f14cbce [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Here are six old theatres that retain the charm of the old world. Credits: Unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-a06b290e-51ad-4d2c-8091-ac0df17b9126 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-10.994806933697%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] 1. Maratha Mandir, Mumbai Central Famed for its ‘DDLJ’ screening, this theatre is absolutely iconic. Credits: JustDial

[{"selector":"#anim-5e65ee36-0b2d-4f51-bd3e-858f558a0532 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] 2. Moti Talkies, Girgaun This is easily one of the oldest theatres in town and it is functional today. Credits: JustDial

[{"selector":"#anim-3833fcf5-5449-4073-8499-f992078e5486 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] 3. Alfred Theatre, Grant Road This iconic theatre is known for its unique architecture. Credits: Unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-311d38a7-c929-431b-896b-9992b2e11cd8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] 4. Eros Cinema, Churchgate It shut in 2017 but is now being renovated and will reopen this year. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

[{"selector":"#anim-39cae40b-705a-4b45-b59e-73ff5bd7db52 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] 5. Edward Theatre, Dhobi Talao This old theatre was very famous back in the day. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

[{"selector":"#anim-c6177374-ab9d-4b7a-abfb-3ccdcfffe8e8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-24.999999999999993%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] 6. Nishat Cinema, Grant Road Although it does not play any mainstream Bollywood movies now, it is still functional. Credits: JustDial

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