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Eros Cinema

Maharashtra · India

8 story sections19 min 36 s in all

We visit Eros Cinema and see it from outside. It is a fine cinema hall built in Art Deco style. We will notice that the building resembles a wedding cake as it rises in tiers topped by a semi-circular tower!

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Contents

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  1. 1Orientation2:52

    Welcome to this immersive audio guide tour of Eros Cinema, one of Asia's most celebrated architectural masterpieces and an enduring emblem of Mumbai's magnificent cinema heritage. You are currently standing along Maharshi Karve…

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  2. 2Exterior Facade: The Wedding Cake Tower2:49

    Please step to the street corner directly in front of the main entrance along Maharshi Karve Road and tilt your gaze upward to examine the magnificent exterior facade of Eros Cinema. Notice the captivating visual composition that…

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  3. 3The Circular Foyer & Geometric Floor2:33

    Now, step through the heavy main entrance doors and walk into the grand foyer of Eros Cinema. As you cross the threshold, pause for a moment to take in the breath-taking spatial openness of this circular lobby. …

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  4. 4Sentinels of Art & Octagonal Elevators2:18

    Now, let us walk slowly along the outer perimeter of the circular foyer toward the grand staircases and elevator bays. As you move around the lobby, bring your focus to the magnificent marble pillars positioned around the…

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  5. 5First Floor Memories: From Picture Palace to Modern Spaces2:27

    Please ascend the grand marble staircase to the first floor concourse. This floor holds a deeply cherished, nostalgic place in the hearts of generations of Mumbaikars. …

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  6. 6The Masterpiece Reliefs: A Movie Within a Movie2:10

    As we approach the entrance to the main theater hall, pause to examine the magnificent bas-relief friezes that line the side walls. These extraordinary plaster murals represent the absolute piece de resistance of Eros Cinema's…

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  7. 7Auditorium Transformation: The IMAX Laser Era2:31

    Now, step into the main auditorium to witness the extraordinary modern rebirth of Eros Cinema. After closing its doors in April 2017 due to operational challenges and legal disputes, this beloved landmark remained silent for…

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  8. 8Closing1:56

    Thank you for joining us on this audio guide tour of Eros Cinema, Asia's premier Art Deco icon and a glowing crown jewel of Mumbai's cultural heritage. As the world celebrates over a century of global Art Deco heritage…

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What is Eros Cinema?

Eros Cinema is a place in Maharashtra · India with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationMaharashtra · India
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length19 min 36 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates18.9503, 72.8211
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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