New Empire Cinema, Heritage movie theater in New Market, Kolkata, India
The New Empire Cinema stands on Humayun Place with a grand facade and contains approximately 1000 seats for film screenings.
Established in 1932 with designs by A. de Bois Shrosbree, the venue initially hosted ballet performances before converting to cinema in the 1950s.
Rabindranath Tagore directed the play Natir Pooja at this location in 1932, marking its significance in Bengali cultural history.
The cinema complex includes food establishments from major chains like Domino's, KFC, and Barista for convenient dining options.
Distinguished artists including Yehudi Menuhin, Zubin Mehta, and Uday Shankar performed on this stage before its transformation into a cinema hall.
Location: Ward No. 46, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
GPS coordinates: 22.56050,88.34930
Latest update: March 23, 2025 05:06
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