Metro INOX Cinemas
Metro INOX Cinemas (formerly Metro Big Cinema (2008–2016), Metro Adlabs (2006–2008) and Metro Cinema (1938–2006)) is an Art Deco Heritage grade IIA multiplex Movie theatre in Mumbai, India built in 1938. It was built and originally run by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). The main architect of the cinema was Thomas W. Lamb of New York City, and D. W. Ditchburn (Senior partner of the architectural firm Ditchburn Mistry and Bhedwar) of Mumbai was the associate architect. It was one of the main sites targeted in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
North side of the main entrance of Metro INOX Cinemas in Oct 2019 | |
| Former names | • Metro Cinema (1938–2006)
• Metro Adlabs (2006–2008) • Metro Big Cinemas (2008–2016) |
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| Location | Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Dhobitalao, Marine Lines, Mumbai |
| Operator | INOX Leisure Limited |
| Type | Cinema/Film |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 5 June 1938 |
| Renovated | 2006 |
| Architect | Thomas W. Lamb |
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