Raj Mandir Cinema

Attractions in Jaipur

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Attractions in Jaipur

Raj Mandir Cinema

Overview

The foundation stone of Rajmandir was laid in 1966 by Shri Mohanlal Sukhadia (Chief Minister of Rajasthan). The building took its shape under the guidance of Shri Mehtab Chand Golcha. It took ten long years to build this large size, meringue-shaped auditorium and turning a dream into reality. This modern age marvel was inaugurated on 1st June 1976 Tuesday, by then Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Hari Dev Joshi. Famous architect of that time Shri W.M. Namjoshi designed Raj Mandir in a Art Moderne Style (Streamline modern or late Art Deco). His creativity and Golcha’s and Surana’s perception began a new era in cinema. It was the time when architectural aspect was also given importance. It was the appeal and glamour of the Rajmandir that it was considered as the finest architecture building in the history of cinema halls and was given the title “Pride of Asia”.

Tour Itinerary

Rajmandir” – The pride of Asia has always remains as a symbol of beauty and creativity. The main lobby of this cinema hall casts a magic spell on each and every visitor. One of its unique features is the lightning system. Before the show starts the lobby is illuminated by white lights, whereas in the interval the light changes its colour to magnificent blue. The high ceilings are ornamented with chandeliers.

The walls with artistic work, also adorn custom made wooden tiles with glass inlay. A rising staircase on the south side of the lobby further adds to the already enchanting sight. Going by the tradition, the seating of Rajmandir has been divided into four precious sections, namely Pearl, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond. Ambience of a heritage palace has been created in the Viewing Hall, with velvet draped curtains on a gigantic screen. The visitors make it a point to take their seats well in advance to admire the spellbinding sight. Natural floral scent, released through the air conditioning ducts placed under every seat, makes the atmosphere mesmerizing. Watching movies in Rajmandir are such an experience that one would like to come here again and again. This can be supported by the fact that since last 25 years nearly every show at Rahnandir has been houseful.