Nandan, Movie theater in Kolkata, India
Nandan is a cinema in Kolkata with two screening halls equipped with modern projection equipment. The venue shows both mainstream and independent films to serve different audience interests.
The cinema opened in 1985 and became an important supporter of regional film culture in West Bengal. Its founding marked a shift toward dedicated spaces for film education and local talent development.
The venue serves as a gathering place for film lovers who come to watch movies and discuss what they see with others. It reflects how cinema remains central to entertainment and social life in Kolkata for many residents and visitors.
The cinema is located on Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road near Nehru Children's Museum, making it easy to find. Tickets are reasonably priced and multiple screenings run throughout the day.
The building displays modernist architectural features that set it apart from typical cinema structures. It also serves as the main venue for the city's international film festival.
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