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	\| location = [[South Kolkata]], [[India]]		\| location = [[South Kolkata]], India
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	\| opened = {{Start date\|1961\|df=y}}		\| opened = {{Start date\|1961\|df=y}}
	\| renovated = 1999<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/state-owned-auditorium-rates-raised/cid/910348\|title=STATE-OWNED AUDITORIUM RATES RAISED\|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> <br> 2016<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/rabindra-sadan-makeover-gets-90-day-deadline/articleshow/46267858.cms?from=mdr\|title=Rabindra Sadan makeover gets 90-day deadline\|date=17 February 2015\|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref>		\| renovated = 1999<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/state-owned-auditorium-rates-raised/cid/910348\|title=STATE-OWNED AUDITORIUM RATES RAISED\|website=www.telegraphindia.com\|access-date=17 July 2025}}</ref> <br> 2016<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/rabindra-sadan-makeover-gets-90-day-deadline/articleshow/46267858.cms?from=mdr\|title=Rabindra Sadan makeover gets 90-day deadline\|date=17 February 2015\|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India\|access-date=17 July 2025}}</ref>
	\| capacity = 1200 (Rabindra Sadan hall)		\| capacity = 1200 (Rabindra Sadan hall)
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	\|~~publictransit~~=[[Rabindra Sadan metro station]] ([[Kolkata Metro ~~Line 1~~\|Blue ~~line~~]])		\| public_transit = [[Rabindra Sadan metro station]] ([[Blue Line (Kolkata Metro)\|Blue Line]])
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			'''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> It was established in 1961 to mark the birth centenary of Nobel Laureate [[Rabindranath Tagore]], its foundation was laid by [[Prime Minister of India\|Prime Minister]] [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] on 5 August 1961, and construction was completed in 1967. The venue has since become a major hub for Bengali cultural life, hosting theatre productions, concerts, and the [[Kolkata International Film Festival]]. Named in honor of Tagore, the complex has been renovated multiple times, most recently in 2022, and continues to serve as a significant center for artistic and literary expression in West Bengal.

			== History ==
			[[File:MoheenerGhoraguli-group.jpg\|thumb\|In 1979, [[Moheener Ghoraguli]] performed in a concert at Rabindra Sadan]]
			Rabindra Sadan, a prominent cultural and theatre complex in [[Kolkata]], was conceptualized to commemorate the birth centenary of [[Nobel Prize winners in 1913\|Nobel prize winner]] [[Rabindranath Tagore]] in 1961. The foundation stone was laid by [[Prime Minister of India\|Prime Minister]] [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] on 5 August 1961, and construction was completed in October 1967.<ref>{{Cite book \|last=Hussain \|first=Sahanawaz \|url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/CULTURE_AND_TRADITION_OF_WEST_BENGAL/V_IkEQAAQBAJ \|title=CULTURE AND TRADITION OF WEST BENGAL \|date=2024-09-27 \|publisher=Self publishing \|page=123 \|language=en}}</ref> The centre was established as a major venue for Bengali theatre and cultural events, including the [[Kolkata International Film Festival]]. Named in honor of Tagore, who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, Rabindra Sadan has since served as a nucleus for [[Culture of Bengal\|Bengali cultural]] life. The structure has undergone multiple renovations in 1999, 2016, and most recently in 2022 to maintain its modernity and relevance.<ref name="Hussian">{{Cite book \|last=Hussain \|first=Sahanawaz \|url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Art_and_culture_of_west_Bengal/rwIREQAAQBAJ \|title=Art and culture of west Bengal \|date=2024-01-01 \|publisher=Crown publishing \|page=216 \|language=en}}</ref>

	'''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>

	~~[[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 ==		== 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.		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\|access-date=17 July 2025}}</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. The building is surrounded by serene and peaceful surroundings that create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. As one enters the premises, the elegant architectural design stands out, reflecting the cultural importance of the space. The auditorium is specially designed with acoustics that enhance sound clarity and emotional impact, allowing every note and word to resonate effectively.<ref>{{Cite book \|last=Khatch \|first=Nicholas \|url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Top_50_Best_Things_to_do_in_Kolkata_Indi/Fj3OEAAAQBAJ \|title=Top 50 Best Things to do in Kolkata, India: The Most In-Depth Travel Guide to Kolkata, India \|date=2023-07-31 \|publisher=NK \|language=en}}</ref> In addition to the main Rabindra Sadan stage, the complex houses several other institutions like Nandan, Paschimbanga Bangla Akademi, Gaganendra Pradarshanshala, Sisir Mancha, and the Nazrul Academy, making it a hub for diverse cultural activities.<ref name="Hussian"/>

	==References==		==References==
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	==External links==		==External links==
			{{Commons category\|Rabindra Sadan}}
	* [~~http~~://www.mapsofindia.com/kolkata/places-of-interest/famous-monuments/rabindra-sadan.html Rabindra Sadan profile]		* [https://www.mapsofindia.com/kolkata/places-of-interest/famous-monuments/rabindra-sadan.html Rabindra Sadan profile]

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	~~[[File:Rabindra Sadan - Kolkata 2011-10-16 160515.JPG\|thumb\|centre\|Rabindra Sadan]]~~
	'''Rabindra Sadan''' is a cultural centre and theatre in [[Kolkata]], located close to the [[St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata\|St. Paul's Cathedral]] on [[AJC Bose Road\|Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road]] in [[South Kolkata]].<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>

	~~It is noted for its large stage which is a prime~~ venue ~~for~~ [[~~Bengali theatre~~]] ~~and~~ [[Kolkata ~~Film Festival~~]].		{{Infobox venue
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			\| renovated = 1999<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/state-owned-auditorium-rates-raised/cid/910348\|title=STATE-OWNED AUDITORIUM RATES RAISED\|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> <br> 2016<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/rabindra-sadan-makeover-gets-90-day-deadline/articleshow/46267858.cms?from=mdr\|title=Rabindra Sadan makeover gets 90-day deadline\|date=17 February 2015\|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref>
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	It is ~~serviced by~~ [[~~Rabindra Sadan metro station~~]] of [[~~Kolkata Metro~~]] on ~~the~~ [[~~Kolkata Metro Line 1~~\|~~North-~~South ~~Corridor~~]]. It~~'s close~~ to ~~Central~~ [[Kolkata]].
			'''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>

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

	== History ==		== History ==
	[[File:MoheenerGhoraguli-group.jpg\|thumb\|In 1979, [[Moheener Ghoraguli]] performed in a concert at Rabindra Sadan]]		[[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>		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.
	It was renovated in 2016.

	== Features ==		== Features ==
	The Rabindra Sadan 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.		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.

	==References==		==References==
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	==External links==		==External links==
	~~{{Commons category\|Rabindra Sadan}}~~
	* [http://www.mapsofindia.com/kolkata/places-of-interest/famous-monuments/rabindra-sadan.html Rabindra Sadan profile]		* [http://www.mapsofindia.com/kolkata/places-of-interest/famous-monuments/rabindra-sadan.html Rabindra Sadan profile]

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			[[Category:Auditoriums in India]]

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	'''Rabindra Sadan''' is a cultural centre and theatre in [[Kolkata]], located close to the [[St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata\|St. Paul's Cathedral]] on [[AJC Bose Road\|Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road]] in ~~Central~~ [[Kolkata]].<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>		'''Rabindra Sadan''' is a cultural centre and theatre in [[Kolkata]], located close to the [[St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata\|St. Paul's Cathedral]] on [[AJC Bose Road\|Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road]] in [[South Kolkata]].<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>

	It is noted for its large stage which is a prime venue for [[Bengali theatre]] and [[Kolkata Film Festival]].		It is noted for its large stage which is a prime venue for [[Bengali theatre]] and [[Kolkata Film Festival]].

	It is serviced by [[Rabindra Sadan metro station]] of [[Kolkata Metro]] on the [[Kolkata Metro Line 1\|North-South Corridor]].		It is serviced by [[Rabindra Sadan metro station]] of [[Kolkata Metro]] on the [[Kolkata Metro Line 1\|North-South Corridor]]. It's close to Central [[Kolkata]].

	== History ==		== History ==

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[[File:Rabindra Sadan - Kolkata 2011-10-16 160515.JPG|thumb|centre|Rabindra Sadan]]
'''Rabindra Sadan''' is a cultural centre and theatre in [[Kolkata]], located close to the [[St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata|St. Paul's Cathedral]] on [[AJC Bose Road|Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road]] in Central [[Kolkata]].<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>

It is noted for its large stage which is a prime venue for [[Bengali theatre]] and [[Kolkata Film Festival]].

It is serviced by [[Rabindra Sadan metro station]] of [[Kolkata Metro]] on the [[Kolkata Metro Line 1|North-South Corridor]].

== 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>

It was renovated in 2016.

== Features ==
The Rabindra Sadan 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.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Rabindra Sadan}}
* [http://www.mapsofindia.com/kolkata/places-of-interest/famous-monuments/rabindra-sadan.html Rabindra Sadan profile]

{{Bengali theatre}}

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[[Category:Culture of Kolkata]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Kolkata]]
[[Category:Bengali theatre]]

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