India: Curtains Fall on Kolkata's Elite Cinema: Landmark to Make Way for New Development by Biswarup Ganguly
Kolkata's beloved Elite Cinema, silent for several years, is facing its final curtain call as demolition crews begin pulling down the iconic structure. News sources report that a shoemaker has acquired the property and plans to erect a four-storey building in its place.
The Elite, once a vibrant hub for moviegoers, had been struggling financially for years before shuttering its doors in 2020. While the cinema's closure saddened many, the news of its demolition has sparked mixed reactions. Some residents lament the loss of a nostalgic landmark, while others see it as an inevitable transition in the city's evolving landscape.
Kolkata's beloved Elite Cinema, silent for several years, is facing its final curtain call as demolition crews begin pulling down the iconic structure. News sources report that a shoemaker has acquired the property and plans to erect a four-storey building in its place.
The Elite, once a vibrant hub for moviegoers, had been struggling financially for years before shuttering its doors in 2020. While the cinema's closure saddened many, the news of its demolition has sparked mixed reactions. Some residents lament the loss of a nostalgic landmark, while others see it as an inevitable transition in the city's evolving landscape.
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