Mumbai: A Peek Into The Restored Royal Opera House

The restored facade of the Royal Opera House at Charni Road, which opens its doors after 23 years. (Aalok SONI/HT PHOTO)

Published on: Oct 19, 2016 1:45 PM IST

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The restored facade of the Royal Opera House at Charni Road, which opens its doors after 23 years. (Aalok SONI/HT PHOTO)

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The ‘affordable’ venue seeks to revive Mumbai’s arts scene by giving opportunities to artistes. (Aalok soni/ht photo)

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The Gujarat-based Maharaja of Gondal bought the Opera House in 1952; his son, Shri Jyotendrasinhji, commissioned its restoration in 2010. (Aalok soni/ht photo)

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The 574-seat venue boasts of a three-tier auditorium. (Aalok soni/ht photo)

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The best materials were imported from across the world to restore the venue to its glory. (Aalok soni/ht photo)

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The Charney Road auditorium has all the trappings of a baroque performance. (Aalok soni/ht photo)

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Visitors click picture of the three-tier auditorium, laced with artwork and murals. (Aalok soni/ht photo)

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Lamps on the intricately designed sconces light up the venue. (Aalok soni/ht photo)

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Magnificent chandeliers look to captivate the audience on Wednesday with the inauguration of the MAMI (Mumbai Academy of Moving Images) film festival. (Aalok soni/ht photo)

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The Maharaja and Maharani of Gondal will host a private opera performance on Friday. (Aalok soni/ht photo)

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Gilded ceilings and domes with the paintings of English poets and artistes at the Opera House. (Aalok soni/ht photo)

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The plush venue has also installed marbles statues. (Aalok soni/ht photo)

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The gleaming venue, which opens its doors after 23 years, has been restored to its original 1916 glory. (Aalok soni/ht photo)

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The restored site may not look as you remember it from your childhood. (Aalok soni/ht photo)

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The regal balcony bedecked with lamps and gilded murals. (Aalok soni/ht photo)