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{{Short description|Cultural centre and theatre in Kolkata, India}} | {{Short description|Cultural centre and theatre in Kolkata, India}} | ||
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| owner = [[Government of West Bengal]] | | owner = [[Government of West Bengal]] | ||
| location = | | location = [[South Kolkata]], India | ||
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| opened | | 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 | | capacity = 1200 (Rabindra Sadan hall) | ||
| | | acreage = 4.5 acres | ||
|builder = | | builder = | ||
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| | | 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> | |||
== 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== | ||
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* [ | * [https://www.mapsofindia.com/kolkata/places-of-interest/famous-monuments/rabindra-sadan.html Rabindra Sadan profile] | ||
{{Bengali theatre}} | {{Bengali theatre}} | ||
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[[Category:Bengali theatre]] | [[Category:Bengali theatre]] | ||
[[Category:Auditoriums in Kolkata]] | [[Category:Auditoriums in Kolkata]] | ||
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| Location | South Kolkata, India |
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| Owner | Government of West Bengal |
| Capacity | 1200 (Rabindra Sadan hall) |
| Acreage | 4.5 acres |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1961 |
| Renovated | 1999[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] It was established in 1961 to mark the birth centenary of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, its foundation was laid by 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[edit | edit source]
Rabindra Sadan, a prominent cultural and theatre complex in Kolkata, was conceptualized to commemorate the birth centenary of Nobel prize winner Rabindranath Tagore in 1961. The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on 5 August 1961, and construction was completed in October 1967.[4] 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 Bengali cultural life. The structure has undergone multiple renovations in 1999, 2016, and most recently in 2022 to maintain its modernity and relevance.[5]
Features[edit | edit source]
The Rabindra Sadan has two storeys.[6] 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. 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.[7] 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.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "STATE-OWNED AUDITORIUM RATES RAISED". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ↑ "Rabindra Sadan makeover gets 90-day deadline". 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2025 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ↑ PTI (9 May 2010). "Tributes to Tagore on his 150th birth centenary". DNA. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
- ↑ Hussain, Sahanawaz (27 September 2024). CULTURE AND TRADITION OF WEST BENGAL. Self publishing. p. 123.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Hussain, Sahanawaz (1 January 2024). Art and culture of west Bengal. Crown publishing. p. 216.
- ↑ "Seagull Empire at Rabindra Sadan, Calcutta". Red Bull. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ↑ Khatch, Nicholas (31 July 2023). Top 50 Best Things to do in Kolkata, India: The Most In-Depth Travel Guide to Kolkata, India. NK.