Mumbai’s Old Cinemas: A Nostalgic Reel

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Regal Cinema (Colaba)

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Eros Cinema (Churchgate)

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Maratha Mandir (Mumbai Central)

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Liberty Cinema (Marine Lines)

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Capitol Cinema (CST)

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New Excelsior Cinema (Fort)

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Edward Theatre (Kalbadevi)

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