BENGALURU: Urvashi Theatre, one in all Bengaluru’s iconic cinematic landmarks close to Lalbagh, is being demolished following a long-running property dispute. The well-known construction on Lalbagh Important Street has enthralled movie-goers for 55 years and is one in all Bengaluru’s oldest and best-known single-screen theatres.
The demolition started on Monday, with mechanical excavators deployed on the premises and the method of clearing the theatre already underway. Chairs and different tools are being faraway from the constructing as the long-lasting theatre prepares to make method for a brand new chapter.
Opened in 1970 by Kannada matinee idol Dr Rajkumar, Urvashi grew to become a well-recognized vacation spot for generations of Bengaluru’s cinephiles. The theatre, with greater than 1,150 seats, witnessed packed reveals, first-day-first-show celebrations and long-running movies throughout Kannada and different Indian languages.
Over the many years, Urvashi additionally remained recognized for conserving tempo with modifications in cinema know-how. It was among the many early theatres in Bengaluru to introduce 4K digital projection and superior sound know-how.
