The revival of The Star Theatre

by Amartya Ghosh on January 28, 2007 · 4 comments

Hey friends, if you are a Calcuttan & if you have some interest in films and theatres then you must have heard about the famous Star Theatre, in north Calcutta near Sobhabazar. And guess what, its all set to touch people’s heart again as it did earlier…but this time with ‘Cinemas’… Recently I went there to see Maniratnam’s Guru… well speaking from my heart the hall’s simply awesome, you people must go and have a look. A palace like outlook, a huge arena, deluxe,comparable to Inox-es n Fame-s, with supply of good food, healthy ambience. And moreover the prices of tickets are normal. So what’s there to wait…book your ticket.

Information:

Ticket rates (weekdays)

Front Stall:Rs.40.00
Rear Stall:Rs.75.00
Balcony :Rs.60.00

(Weekends & holidays)

Front Stall:Rs.50.00
Rear Stall :Rs.90.00
Balcony :Rs.70.00

(May change depending on the type of movies)

Food prices:
Bestseller:popcorn with tomato & cheese flavour:Rs.20/pack,chips & many more.

Contact:
Address:79/p/4,Bidhan Sarani,Kolkata-700006
Phone no.(033)2533-6868

** 5 minutes walk from Sobhabazar Metro station.

#Special Thanks to Priya Entertainment Pvt.Ltd. for the renovation.

{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }

Nipon January 28, 2007 at 5:08 PM: Thanks for all that useful info amartya. Gotta go to Star theatre someday.

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Nipon February 7, 2007 at 7:18 PM: By the way…what about the theater? Gone forever?

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hiya November 8, 2007 at 4:16 PM: Hi,

Star is near by my house I really feel proud when I see star everyday.Anyways after knowing the whole details I am really planning to watch movie there.

Hiya

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ashok wahi March 26, 2009 at 11:37 AM: sir

We at Shri Nagari Natak Mandali, Varanasi feel proud to inform you that only living theatre of Hindi has just completed its hundred years and would like to have your historical journey of more that 100yrs on its souvenier. To remain in youch we will be happy to know your postal address. Please send your reply to

ashokwahi@hotmail.com

Expecting an early response
yours
ashok wahi

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