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'''Rabindra Sadan''' is a cultural centre and theatre in [[Calcutta]], located near the [[Nandan (Kolkata)|Nandan]] cinema and cultural complex and the [[Academy of Fine Arts, Calcutta|Academy of Fine Arts]] on [[AJC Bose Road & APC Road|AJC Bose Road]] in [[South Kolkata]].<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_tributes-to-tagore-on-his-150th-birth-centenary_1380888 Tributes to Tagore on his 150th birth centenary] ''[[DNA (newspaper)]]'', May 9, 2010.</ref> Construction began on 5 August 1961 and ended October 1967. It is noted for its large stage which is a prime venue for [[Bengali theatre]] and [[Kolkata Film Festival]].
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The Rabindra Sadan complex now houses the Rabindra Sadan stage, Nandan, [[Paschimbanga Bangla Akademi]], ''Gaganendra Prodorshonshala'' among other centers of cultural activities.


'''Rabindra Sadan''' is a cultural centre and theatre complex in [[Kolkata]], [[India]]. It is located on [[AJC Bose Road|Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road]] in [[South Kolkata]]. It is noted for its large stage which is a prime venue for [[Bengali theatre]] and [[Kolkata Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-tributes-to-tagore-on-his-150th-birth-centenary-1380888 | title=Tributes to Tagore on his 150th birth centenary | publisher=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]] | date=9 May 2010 | author=PTI | access-date=18 November 2018 }}</ref>
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It is service by Rabindra Sadan station of [[Kolkata Metro]] on North South Corridor.

[[File:Visitors entering into the Rabindra Sadan at Exide, Kolkata.jpg|thumb|150px|Visitors entering into the Rabindra Sadan at Exide, Kolkata.]]

== History ==
[[File:MoheenerGhoraguli-group.jpg|thumb|In 1979, [[Moheener Ghoraguli]] performed in a concert at Rabindra Sadan]]
The foundation stone of Rabindra Sadan was laid by the then Prime Minister of India [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] on 5 August 1961. The construction work of the auditorium ended in October 1967.<ref name=TB>{{cite web|title=Rabindra Sadan|url=http://www.tathyabangla.gov.in/doc/Rabindra_Sadan.pdf|publisher=Tathya Bangla|access-date=8 May 2013}}{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
Rabindrasadan building started in 1961 which is Birth centinary year of Rabindranath Tagore who won Nobel Prize in 1913 as first Indian born Nobel Prize Winner. It was renovated in 1999, 2016 and 2022.

== Features ==
The Rabindra Sadan has two storeys.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/in-en/seagull-empire-at-rabindra-sadan-calcutta|title=Seagull Empire at Rabindra Sadan, Calcutta|website=Red Bull}}</ref> The complex now houses the Rabindra Sadan stage, [[Nandan (Kolkata)|Nandan]], [[Paschimbanga Bangla Akademi]], Gaganendra Pradarshanshala, [[Sisir Mancha]], Nazrul Academy etc. among other centers of cultural activities. Rabindrasadan Auditorium has seating capacity of around 1200 audience.


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Latest revision as of 03:31, 15 June 2023

Rabindra Sadan
Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata
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LocationSouth Kolkata, India
Public transitRabindra Sadan metro station (Blue line)
OwnerGovernment of West Bengal
Capacity1200 (Rabindra Sadan hall)
Acreage4.5 Acres
Construction
Opened1961 (1961)
Renovated1999[1]
2016[2]


Rabindra Sadan is a cultural centre and theatre complex in Kolkata, India. It is located on Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road in South Kolkata. It is noted for its large stage which is a prime venue for Bengali theatre and Kolkata Film Festival.[3]

Visitors entering into the Rabindra Sadan at Exide, Kolkata.

History

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In 1979, Moheener Ghoraguli performed in a concert at Rabindra Sadan

The foundation stone of Rabindra Sadan was laid by the then Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru on 5 August 1961. The construction work of the auditorium ended in October 1967.[4] Rabindrasadan building started in 1961 which is Birth centinary year of Rabindranath Tagore who won Nobel Prize in 1913 as first Indian born Nobel Prize Winner. It was renovated in 1999, 2016 and 2022.

Features

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The Rabindra Sadan has two storeys.[5] The complex now houses the Rabindra Sadan stage, Nandan, Paschimbanga Bangla Akademi, Gaganendra Pradarshanshala, Sisir Mancha, Nazrul Academy etc. among other centers of cultural activities. Rabindrasadan Auditorium has seating capacity of around 1200 audience.

References

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  1. ^ "STATE-OWNED AUDITORIUM RATES RAISED". www.telegraphindia.com.
  2. ^ "Rabindra Sadan makeover gets 90-day deadline". 17 February 2015 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  3. ^ PTI (9 May 2010). "Tributes to Tagore on his 150th birth centenary". DNA. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
  4. ^ "Rabindra Sadan" (PDF). Tathya Bangla. Retrieved 8 May 2013.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Seagull Empire at Rabindra Sadan, Calcutta". Red Bull.
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