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{{About|a shopping mall in Kolkata|The Forum mall in Bangalore|The Forum (shopping mall)}} | {{About|a shopping mall in Kolkata|The Forum mall in Bangalore|The Forum (shopping mall)}} | ||
'''Forum Mall''' also known as '''Forum Courtyard''' is a shopping mall in [[Bhowanipore]] | '''Forum Mall''' also known as '''Forum Courtyard''' is a shopping mall located in [[Bhowanipore]], [[Kolkata|South Kolkata]], India. It was initially conceived as an office tower. 80% of the foundation was complete before it was converted into a mall. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050416/asp/calcutta/story_4617062.asp|title=Bigger, better mall sequel - Grand designs for Bypass shopper stop|publisher=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]|date=16 April 2005|access-date=11 July 2007}}</ref> Currently it has a built-up area of 200,000 square feet, of which 125,000 square feet is the gross leasable (retail) area.<ref name="agent">{{cite journal|url=http://www.imagesfashion.com/back/feature/july_03_1_features_how_kolkata_shop.html |title=how kolkotans shop|date=July 2003|volume=IV|issue=6|access-date=11 July 2007|journal=IMAGES|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070415190425/http://www.imagesfashion.com/back/feature/july_03_1_features_how_kolkata_shop.html|archive-date=15 April 2007|url-status=dead|df=dmy}}</ref> It was opened to the public with the sole intention of launching [[Shoppers' Stop]] in Kolkata for the first time, in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|title=Forum Mall Kolkata|url=https://www.shopkhoj.com/kolkata-mall/forum-mall/}}</ref> Its opening was credited with turning its neighbourhood from a quiet residential area into an upmarket shopping destination.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hooghly Highs|date=5 February 2006|access-date=12 July 2007|last=Niyogi|first=Subhro|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-02-05/special-report/27812868_1_kolkata-kona-expressway-bengal-chapter|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017080652/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-02-05/special-report/27812868_1_kolkata-kona-expressway-bengal-chapter|url-status=dead|work=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=17 October 2012}}</ref> It has been noted for its excellent layout and signage.<ref name="Rediff">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/sep/05mall.htm|publisher=Rediff News|date=5 September 2006|title=The best malls in India|last=Mitra|first=Moinak|access-date=12 July 2007}}</ref> The mall is constructed and owned by Rahul Saraf, Chairman of SAPL. The Mall also has a branch in [[Bhubaneswar]] named [[Forum Mart]] and has a new addition in [[Belur, West Bengal|Belur]] area of [[Howrah]] as [[Forum Rangoli Mall]]. | ||
The tenants are diverse ranging from [[retail outlets]] to entertainment [[Multiplex (movie theater)|multiplex theatres]] to [[dining]].<ref name="Rediff"/> The mall offers [[pager|paging services]] and a dedicated telephone exchange.<ref name="agent"/> As of July 2003, the mall had parking space for 175 cars and planned to increase it to 700 cars in 18 months.<ref name="agent"/> | The tenants are diverse ranging from [[retail outlets]] to entertainment [[Multiplex (movie theater)|multiplex theatres]] to [[dining]].<ref name="Rediff"/> The mall offers [[pager|paging services]] and a dedicated telephone exchange.<ref name="agent"/> As of July 2003, the mall had parking space for 175 cars and planned to increase it to 700 cars in 18 months.<ref name="agent"/> | ||
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It has six floors, four of which are dedicated to shopping, with many brands having outlets here, some of which are: [[Shoppers Stop]], [[The Label Life]], [[Adidas]], [[Hush Puppies]], [[Crocs]], [[Metro Shoes| Metro]], [[Reebok]], [[Crocs]], [[Speedo]], [[The Body Shop]], [[Colour Bar]], [[Forest Essentials]], [[MAC Cosmetics|MAC]], [[Vero Moda]], Global Desi, Kazo. | |||
The 5th floor is a dedicated Food Court, offering fine dining outlets to traditional Bengali cuisines like [[Speciality Restaurants Limited|Oh! Calcutta, Cafe Mezzuna]], Spaghetti Kitchen and TGIF.<ref>{{cite web|title=Forum Mall Kolkata|url=https://www.shopkhoj.com/kolkata-mall/forum-mall/}}</ref> | |||
The sixth floor is a 4-hall movie complex operated by [[INOX Leisure Limited|INOX]]. It has a small outlet of [[Wow! Momo]]. | |||
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[[Category:Shopping malls in Kolkata]] | [[Category: Shopping malls in Kolkata]] | ||
[[Category:Shopping malls established in 2003]] | [[Category: Shopping malls established in 2003]] | ||
[[Category:2003 establishments in West Bengal]] | [[Category:2003 establishments in West Bengal]] | ||
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