Maratha Mandir, Cinema hall in Mumbai Central, India
Maratha Mandir is a single-screen cinema with classic architectural details, modern sound and projection equipment for film showings. The hall maintains its traditional layout and seating arrangement, offering the experience of watching movies in a theater designed for that purpose alone.
The cinema opened in 1958 and became established as an entertainment venue within Mumbai's film distribution network. Its longevity reflects the staying power of single-screen theaters in a city that grew into the center of India's film industry.
The theater brings together movie lovers across generations through regular screenings of Indian films in their original languages. Visitors come here to experience Bollywood productions as they were meant to be seen, maintaining a tradition that has shaped how audiences connect with cinema.
The venue is located near Mumbai Central railway station and easily accessible by public transportation. Ticket prices here remain lower than at modern multiplex cinemas, making it an affordable choice for regular moviegoers.
The cinema holds a world record for continuously screening the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' since its 1995 release. This remarkable run has turned the venue into a pilgrimage site for fans who return to watch this classic Bollywood romance repeatedly.
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