Metro INOX, Art Deco movie theater in Marine Lines, Mumbai, India
Metro INOX is a movie theater in Marine Lines with Art Deco architecture spread across multiple floors. The building features red and pink interior finishes, marble foyers, and classic decorative elements typical of early 20th century design.
The theater was founded in 1938 and designed by New York architect Thomas W. Lamb under MGM management. Its evolution from a single-screen venue to a multiplex reflects how the cinema industry adapted to changing audience demands.
This venue served as a major gathering place for cinema lovers in Mumbai and reflects the evolution of Indian filmmaking. People come here to watch new releases and be part of a tradition that has connected generations of audiences.
The cinema has multiple screening rooms with modern projection technology distributed across different levels. Visitors will find English-language films and Hindi movies along with other Indian cinema productions showing throughout the day and evening.
The first Filmfare Awards ceremony was held here in 1955, making the location central to India's film industry. This event helped establish the venue as a major landmark for Indian cinema.
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