The Free Press Journal · DistrictNews · 2026-08-29
Mumbai: Opposition Warns Against De-Reserving Byculla’s Alexandra Theatre For
The proposed de-reservation of Byculla’s 1,005.03-sq-m Alexandra Theatre for residential use has drawn opposition from Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT). They fear the move could set a precedent for other closed theatres, with Mumbai’s DP-2034 having 119 cinema-theatre reservations covering 3,09,284.08 sq metres. Mumbai: Opposition Warns Against De-Reserving Byculla’s Alexandra Theatre For Residential Use.
Why it matters. The potential conversion of historic entertainment venues into residential spaces threatens local cultural heritage and sets a precedent for dozens of other closed theatres across the city.
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