Shivaji Mandir

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Auditorium at the Shri Shivaji Mandir Natyagruha, Dadar Shri Shivaji Mandir Natyagruha, Dadar.jpg
Auditorium at the Shri Shivaji Mandir Natyagruha, Dadar

Shri Shivaji Mandir is a theatre auditorium located in Dadar, Mumbai, India. Opened on 3 May 1965 as the first closed auditorium in Dadar, the theater remains a landmark. [1] It is one of the most prominent venues for Marathi theatre and has played a significant role in preserving and promoting Maharashtra’s theatrical culture. Over the years, it has hosted performances by legendary playwrights, actors, and theatre groups, making it a cultural landmark in Mumbai. [2] The theatre has recently undergone renovations and is set to reopen its doors to the public on April 30, 2022.

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Cultural Significance

Hub for Marathi Theatre

Shivaji Mandir is one of the oldest and most prestigious venues for Marathi theatre in Mumbai. It has staged some of the most famous Marathi plays, including:

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Dr. Shriram Lagoo

Influence on Indian Theatre

Many actors who performed at Shivaji Mandir went on to achieve national and international fame, including:

The theatre has also contributed to the growth of experimental theatre, providing a platform for young playwrights and directors to showcase their talents. [4]

Location and Accessibility

Shivaji Mandir is centrally located in Dadar West, making it easily accessible by public and private transport.

Transport Options

See also

References

  1. ↑ Mohite, Anushka (2 January 2017). "Eclipsed by TV: A 51-year-old theatre that stages Marathi plays". Hindustan Times . Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  2. ↑ Kulkarni, Kedar A. (2023), "Migration and Marathi Theatre in Colonial India, 1850–1900" , The Palgrave Handbook of Theatre and Migration, Cham: Springer International Publishing, pp. 701–712, doi:10.1007/978-3-031-20196-7_56, ISBN   978-3-031-20195-0 , retrieved 24 March 2025
  3. ↑ "Prose Plays" , Gender, Culture, and Performance, Routledge, pp. 61–82, 5 July 2017, doi:10.4324/9781315093703-5, ISBN   978-1-315-09370-3 , retrieved 24 March 2025
  4. ↑ "The Theatre World" , Gender, Culture, and Performance, Routledge, pp. 212–238, 5 July 2017, doi:10.4324/9781315093703-14, ISBN   978-1-315-09370-3 , retrieved 24 March 2025

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