News Desk, News Nation 360 : Movie buffs may expect to see the storied Globe Cinemas return shortly before Durga Puja, following a 20-year break. Modern amenities and two screens (Dual-Plex) with seating capacities of 239 and 197 people each are features of the Globe, a two-screen multiplex located on Lindsay Street in the heart of the city. Constructed in 1867 as the Grand Opera House by the British, this specific location first presented plays in both British and Indian languages, leaving a noteworthy cultural impact on the city. The Bijou Company Limited occupied
the space in 1917, and in 1922 it became a movie theatre operating under the Madan Theatre name. After changing its name to Globe in 1925, it went on to become one of Kolkata's most cherished movie theatres. Renowned filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and acclaimed actor Dev attended a star-studded event to commemorate the reopening. Both are a part of the highly anticipated Tekka Durga Puja release. Dev and Srijit Mukherji dressed up as ticket salespeople, exciting fans by handing out tickets for their next feature, which will be among the first films shown at the refurbished Globe Cinemas. This was a sentimental reference to the theatre's legendary past. Satadeep Saha, Managing Director of SSR Cinemas Pvt. Ltd. stated that they could not be more thrilled to revive the Globe. Kolkata's cinema lovers have always had a particular place in their hearts for Globe, and this Durga Puja, they may relive the nostalgia. Beginning on October 8, 2024, they will be showing a thrilling selection of films, including Tekka, Bohurupi, Shastri, Tumbaad, and Stree 2. It will honour cinema and culture in the same way as the city loves its cherished festival.
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