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'''Metro INOX Cinemas'''<ref>http://in.reuters.com/article/idINFWN1D9088</ref> (formerly '''Metro Big Cinema''' (2008-2016), '''Metro Adlabs''' (2006&ndash;2008) and '''Metro Cinema''' (1938&ndash;2006)) is an [[Art Deco]] ''Heritage grade IIA'' multiplex [[Movie theatre]] in [[Mumbai]], [[India]] built in 1938.<ref name=toi2003>{{cite news|author=Meenakshi Shedde |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-07-13/mumbai/28661570_1_art-deco-interiors-multiplex |title=Metro cinema prepares to go the multiplex way - The Times of India |newspaper=[[Times of India]] |date=2003-07-13 |accessdate=2011-01-28}}</ref> It was built and originally run by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] (MGM), the [[Hollywood]] studio. The main architect of the cinema was [[Thomas W. Lamb]] of [[New York City]], and D. W. Ditchburn (Senior partner of the architectural firm ''Ditchburn Mistry and Bhedwar'') of Mumbai was the associate architect.<ref name=mediat>{{cite book|title=Architecture + design, Volume 8|year=1991|publisher=Media Transasia|page=261|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sr5UAAAAMAAJ&q=}}</ref>
• Metro Big Cinemas (2008–2016)
|image = Metro INOX Cinemas Oct 2019.png
|caption = North side of the main entrance of Metro INOX Cinemas in Oct 2019
|operator = [[INOX Leisure Limited]]
|architect = [[Thomas W. Lamb]]
|type = [[Movie theater|Cinema Hall]]
|opened = {{Start date and age|1938|06|05|df=yes}}
|renovated = {{Start date and age|2006|df=yes}}
|location = Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Dhobitalao, Marine Lines, [[Mumbai]], [[India]]
| publictransit = {{rint|mumbai|suburban}} [[Marine Lines railway station|Marine Lines]]
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'''Metro INOX Cinemas'''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/idINFWN1D9088|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114232508/http://in.reuters.com/article/idINFWN1D9088|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 November 2016|title = BRIEF-Inox Leisure starts commercial ops at Mumbai's Metro House cinema theatre|newspaper = Reuters|date = 8 November 2016}}</ref> (formerly '''Metro Big Cinema''' (2008–2016), '''Metro Adlabs''' (2006–2008) and '''Metro Cinema''' (1938–2006)) is an [[Art Deco]] ''Heritage grade IIA'' multiplex [[Movie theatre]] in [[Mumbai]], [[India]] built in 1938.<ref name=toi2003>{{cite news|author=Meenakshi Shedde |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-07-13/mumbai/28661570_1_art-deco-interiors-multiplex |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911073603/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-07-13/mumbai/28661570_1_art-deco-interiors-multiplex |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-09-11 |title=Metro cinema prepares to go the multiplex way |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=2003-07-13 |accessdate=2011-01-28}}</ref> It was built and originally run by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] (MGM). The main architect of the cinema was [[Thomas W. Lamb]] of [[New York City]], and D. W. Ditchburn (Senior partner of the architectural firm ''Ditchburn Mistry and Bhedwar'') of Mumbai was the associate architect.<ref name=mediat>{{cite book|title=Architecture + design, Volume 8|year=1991|publisher=Media Transasia|page=261|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sr5UAAAAMAAJ}}</ref>
It was one of the main sites targeted in the [[ 2008 Mumbai Attacks |2008 Mumbai attacks.]]


==History==
==History==
[[File:Metro-Cinema.jpg|thumb|Metro Cinema c.2005]]
[[File:Metro-Cinema.jpg|thumb|Metro Cinema c.2005]]
Metro is located in the [[Dhobitalao]] area of Mumbai.<ref name=toi2003/> The [[Art Deco]] cinema opened on 5 June 1938, and initially exhibited movies made by MGM. The interior, floors, walls, ceilings as well as the furniture, was in shades of red and pink. The marble foyer and staircases led up to murals executed by students of the [[J. J. School of Art]], under the director [[Charles Gerard (art educator)|Charles Gerard]]. Among the famous invitees was [[Gregory Peck]]. And if the films were classy, so was the audience at Metro. The ushers wore suits and the soda fountain provided excellent bar snacks and service. In 1955 Metro was the venue for the first [[Filmfare Awards]] night.<ref name=toi2005>{{cite news|title=50 years of dreams, disappointments|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-02-25/india/27859867_1_filmfare-statuette-bimal-roy-awards|accessdate=12 April 2011|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=25 February 2005}}</ref>
Metro is located in the [[Dhobitalao]] area of Mumbai.<ref name=toi2003/> The [[Art Deco]] cinema opened on 5 June 1938, and initially exhibited movies made by MGM. The interior, floors, walls, ceilings as well as the furniture, was in shades of red and pink. Patrons were serviced by liveried ushers in the marble foyer and staircases, which led up to murals by students of the [[J. J. School of Art]], under [[Charles Gerard (art educator)|Charles Gerard]]. In 1955 Metro was the venue for the first [[Filmfare Awards]] night.<ref name=toi2005>{{cite news|title=50 years of dreams, disappointments|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/50-years-of-dreams-disappointments/articleshow/1031657.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111219224537/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-02-25/india/27859867_1_filmfare-statuette-bimal-roy-awards|url-status=live|archive-date=19 December 2011|access-date=12 April 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=25 February 2005}}</ref>


In 1970, the cinema was taken over by the Gupta family and with Indianisation came the era of screening Hindi films and flashy, glittering, star-studded premieres. Raj Kapoor's Bobby set the trend and when RK released ''[[Satyam Shivam Sundaram]]'' in typical monsoon fury, the guests were delighted when the young Kapoor brothers — [[Randhir Kapoor|Randhir]], [[Rishi Kapoor|Rishi]] and [[Rajeev Kapoor|Rajeev]] — opened their car doors, held umbrellas over their heads and led them inside.
In 1970, the cinema was taken over by the Gupta family and with Indianisation came the era of screening Hindi films.


It soon became [[Bollywood]]'s most famous red-carpet theatre. The star presence at Metro became so huge that most often riot police had to be called in at film premieres.
It soon became [[Bollywood]]'s most famous red-carpet theatre. The Indian star presence at Metro became so prominent that riot police were often called in at film premieres.


==Transformation into multiplex==
==Transformation into multiplex==
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Despite such achievements, Metro could not stand up to the multiplex invasion, it was becoming difficult to fill up the 1,491 seats. The promoters decided to transform the old cinema into a multiplex, while also restoring its original art-deco interiors. The cinema was acquired by [[Adlabs Cinemas]] and in the start of 2005, the cinema closed down.
Despite such achievements, Metro could not stand up to the multiplex invasion, it was becoming difficult to fill up the 1,491 seats. The promoters decided to transform the old cinema into a multiplex, while also restoring its original art-deco interiors. The cinema was acquired by [[Adlabs Cinemas]] and in the start of 2005, the cinema closed down.


After a massive retrofitting job in August 2006, the cinema re-opened. Keeping with its famous red-carpet reputation, the cinema re-opened in its new avatar with the much anticipated Karan Johar Movie "Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna". The cinema now has six screens, which are among the largest multiplex screens in Mumbai.<ref>[http://www.livemint.com/2009/05/19001349/The-math-doesn8217t-add-up.html The math doesn&#8217;t add up for Mumbai&#8217;s Art Deco cinemas]. Livemint (2009-05-19). Retrieved on 2013-08-17.</ref> It has been renovated keeping its old heritage look. Today the cinema has restored it spacious and beautiful look, artistic murals, glittering chandeliers, rich drapery, and Italian marble flooring.
The cinema re-opened after renovation in August 2006, screening the Karan Johar film “Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna”. The cinema now has six screens, which are among the largest multiplex screens in Mumbai.<ref>[http://www.livemint.com/2009/05/19001349/The-math-doesn8217t-add-up.html The math doesn't add up for Mumbai's Art Deco cinemas]. Livemint (19 May 2009). Retrieved on 2013-08-17.</ref>

Cing tables and hi-tech restrooms with LCDs showing trailers and movie trivia.


==References==
==References==
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Metro INOX Cinemas
North side of the main entrance of Metro INOX Cinemas in Oct 2019
Map
Former names• Metro Cinema (1938–2006)

• Metro Adlabs (2006–2008)

• Metro Big Cinemas (2008–2016)
LocationMahatma Gandhi Rd, Dhobitalao, Marine Lines, Mumbai, India
Public transit Marine Lines
OperatorINOX Leisure Limited
TypeCinema Hall
Construction
Opened5 June 1938; 86 years ago (1938-06-05)
Renovated2006; 18 years ago (2006)
ArchitectThomas W. Lamb

Metro INOX Cinemas[1] (formerly Metro Big Cinema (2008–2016), Metro Adlabs (2006–2008) and Metro Cinema (1938–2006)) is an Art Deco Heritage grade IIA multiplex Movie theatre in Mumbai, India built in 1938.[2] It was built and originally run by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). The main architect of the cinema was Thomas W. Lamb of New York City, and D. W. Ditchburn (Senior partner of the architectural firm Ditchburn Mistry and Bhedwar) of Mumbai was the associate architect.[3] It was one of the main sites targeted in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

History

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Metro Cinema c.2005

Metro is located in the Dhobitalao area of Mumbai.[2] The Art Deco cinema opened on 5 June 1938, and initially exhibited movies made by MGM. The interior, floors, walls, ceilings as well as the furniture, was in shades of red and pink. Patrons were serviced by liveried ushers in the marble foyer and staircases, which led up to murals by students of the J. J. School of Art, under Charles Gerard. In 1955 Metro was the venue for the first Filmfare Awards night.[4]

In 1970, the cinema was taken over by the Gupta family and with Indianisation came the era of screening Hindi films.

It soon became Bollywood's most famous red-carpet theatre. The Indian star presence at Metro became so prominent that riot police were often called in at film premieres.

Transformation into multiplex

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Metro, c. 2012

Despite such achievements, Metro could not stand up to the multiplex invasion, it was becoming difficult to fill up the 1,491 seats. The promoters decided to transform the old cinema into a multiplex, while also restoring its original art-deco interiors. The cinema was acquired by Adlabs Cinemas and in the start of 2005, the cinema closed down.

The cinema re-opened after renovation in August 2006, screening the Karan Johar film “Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna”. The cinema now has six screens, which are among the largest multiplex screens in Mumbai.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "BRIEF-Inox Leisure starts commercial ops at Mumbai's Metro House cinema theatre". Reuters. 8 November 2016. Archived from the original on 14 November 2016.
  2. ^ a b Meenakshi Shedde (13 July 2003). "Metro cinema prepares to go the multiplex way". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 September 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  3. ^ Architecture + design, Volume 8. Media Transasia. 1991. p. 261.
  4. ^ "50 years of dreams, disappointments". The Times of India. 25 February 2005. Archived from the original on 19 December 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
  5. ^ The math doesn't add up for Mumbai's Art Deco cinemas. Livemint (19 May 2009). Retrieved on 2013-08-17.
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