Kolkata: Globe cinema will reopen on Tuesday after a hiatus of nearly two decades. The cinema will screen three Bengali films alongside two Hindi movie reruns.
Satadeep Saha, managing director of SSR Cinemas, which has leased the property, announced that the newly revamped Globe will feature two screens equipped with seating capacities of 239 and 197 respectively.
Originally built by the British in 1867 as the Grand Opera House, the venue initially hosted a mix of British and Indian plays, establishing a significant cultural legacy in the city.
In 1917, Bijou Co Ltd took over, and in 1922, it transitioned into a movie hall under the Madan Theatre banner. Renamed the Globe in 1925, it became one of Kolkata’s most beloved cinema halls.
Over the years, it screened cult Hollywood classics, including ‘Mackenna’s Gold’, ‘Ben Hur’, ‘Jaws’, ‘Basic Instinct’, and ‘Star Wars’, alongside Charlie Chaplin masterpieces like ‘The Great Dictator’ and ‘Limelight’. ‘Titanic’ was the last blockbuster shown before its closure, running for several months. After closing down in the mid-2000 it reopened, partially converted into a shopping arcade.
“We are excited to bring Globe back to life. It has always held a special place in the hearts of Kolkata’s cinephiles. This Durga Puja, film lovers can relive nostalgia by watching movies at the Globe once again,” Saha added.