2. RAJ MANDIR is a cinema
hall situated in Jaipur.
It was the dream of Shri
Mehtab chandra Golcha
who wanted a cinema hall
that will cross the
boundary of traditional
cinema.
He wanted a cinema hall that could hold his audience for his style
and elegance.
A cinema that will make his audience feel like that they are the
royal guest of a palace and are invited for a complete
entertainment.
It was inaugurated on 1st June 1976.
3. The stars engrafted into
the façade are
illuminated at night with
the help of concealed
lighting. The name of the
cinema hall is embossed
in large neon letters at
the top of the building.
Famous architect of that
time Shri W.M. Namjoshi
designed Raj Mandir in a
Art Moderne Style.
4. Interior and Exterior of this
single screened talkie was
done with great concern and
care. With their elaborate
superfluities and remarkable
architecture, Rajmandir
represents one of the most
outstanding creativity. An
architectural venture in
itself, its each design is a
remarkably splendid sample
of unbelievable artistry,
covering a sense of mystery,
deception and art. Be it is
the “Nine Stars” on the
exterior of the Rajmandir or
“revoloving panel” in
interior, each has its own
story and significance.
5. While Nine stars on the
exterior signifies the nine
gem stone and highlights
the occupation of the
Surana's Family, Sky
format chandeliers
graced with stars on its
surrounding reminds the
dreams of Shri Mehtab
chand Golcha. All these
are the perfect example
of master craftsmanship
and elegance.
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 feature 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.
6. The high ceilings
are ornamented
with chandeliers.
Rajmandir Cinema,
Jaipur has a lobby
whose dome
shaped ceiling in
graced with
chandeliers. The
patrons reach the
balcony area by
walking a ramp-like
structure.
7. A frond fern leaf-like
plaster trough
conceals these lights
and the trough has
openings all over the
ceilings and walls.
The dazzling
chandeliers, the
domes, the lobby,
the flooring, and the
lighting give the
theatre an elite look
.One can be
captivated by having
a look at the
elaborately
decorated ceiling
which is one of its
kinds. The massive
yet mesmerizing
chandeliers at the
ceiling embody the
extravagant. The
carpets covering the
floor of the hall are
marks of royalty.
8. The movie hall is also impressively and lavishly decorated.
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”.
