In honoring my grandparents Sheila and Gopal Raheja’s legacy, we celebrate the beauty of local art, fostering creativity within our community. Together, we preserve and embrace our rich culture, ensuring it thrives for generations to come. We hope that all art practitioners can share in our vision for the auditorium as a unique destination, where they can unfurl their creative wings.
- Trustee
Gayatri Raheja
Welcome to Balgandharva Rangmandir
Balgandharva Rangmandir towers over Bandra, and its heritage and arts serve as the heartbeat of Mumbai. More than a theatre, it functions as a citadel where creativity, learning, and togetherness flourish freely. Our goal is to forge a nucleus with offerings as diverse as its attendees. Our mission ensures the venue creates opportunities for both entertainment and enrichment, offering affordable access to performances and art instruction led by distinguished faculty. The theatre strives to preserve traditional art forms while incubating contemporary creativity, serving as a celebrated hub for Mumbai's thriving artistic community.
Vision
- Cultural Hub: To create a space that offers both art and entertainment.
- Educational Excellence: Promoting various Art forms through learning facilities by engaging well qualified expert Gurus for high quality training.
Venue Speciality
Balgandharva Rangmandir, Bandra, Mumbai, is uniquely positioned as one of Mumbai’s most well-equipped and professionally managed venues. It offers car parking facilities for nearly 30 cars and also has a cafe area. That’s not all; the venue also provides security that’s equivalent to a 5-star hotel to all its patrons.
Prime Location
Centrally located in Mumbai’s western suburbs at Bandra West, making it easily accessible.
Large Stage
One of the few venues with a large stage and auditorium seating designed for optimal viewing from every seat and very special family box seatings in Balcony.
Auditorium Capacity
The sprawling auditorium at Balgandharva Rangmandir, Bandra, has a capacity of seating around 687 people.
Movie Preview Facility
The only auditorium in Mumbai with a Movie screen and projection system with surround sound.
Facilities
- VIP Lounge: Exclusive space for celebrities and dignitaries.
- Banquet Hall: Can accommodate 500-700 people in floating crowd for Lunch / Dinner or High tea.
- Exhibition Hall: Can accommodate up to 250 people for small events.
- Classroom Facilities: Dedicated spaces for training in dance, vocal, music, and drama.
Notable Artists
Renowned artists such as Sitarist Shri Niladri Kumar and Vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty conduct training at our venue, adding to the prestige and quality of our offerings.
Events Hosted
Balgandharva Rangmandir Theatre hosts various national and international events, ensuring a vibrant calendar of activities.
- International Jazz Festivals
- Classical Dance Shows
- Indian / Western Classical Music Shows
- Bollywood Music shows
- Theatrical Plays
- Corporate Events
- Stand-Up Comedy Shows
- Award Functions
- School Events
- NGO Events
- Celebrity Shows / Interviews Shoots
- Movie / OTT / Advertisement Shoots
Sheila Gopal Raheja Auditorium
The Sheila Gopal Raheja Auditorium, part of Balgandharva Rangmandir, Bandra, hosted its first show in August 2016 and has since become a preferred venue for major award ceremonies, live theatre, and music shows. It combines the best of traditional values and modern architecture, providing an unparalleled experience for visitors.
Venue Speciality:
Lobby: The entrance and ambiance of the Lobby is of a 5-star grade with café area facility spread across two levels and also a VIP lounge facility available.
Largest Stage Dimensions in Mumbai
What makes the Sheila Gopal Raheja Auditorium stand out is its dimensions. With a staggering 50 ft x 44 ft measurement, the auditorium is unparalleled in the context of stage dimensions in Mumbai. To make the performances shimmer, the auditorium is equipped with intelligent lighting that transcends one to the world of the magical arts. Spaciousness knows no bounds here, as a seating capacity of up to 687 will mesmerise as much as the exquisite Wood Panel Finish! Here are the highlights that make the Balgandharva Rangmandir special!
- State-of-the-Art Building: Modern architecture with ultramodern facilities.
- Flexible Venue Options: Suitable for a wide variety of events.
- Friendly Management: Proactive support ensures memorable experiences.
Training Facilities
Our venue is dedicated to fostering the growth of future generations of artists by offering multiple in-house classes by a chosen panel of artists. These classes are spread across world-class studios specialised for music and dance enthusiasts.
Music Training
- Studios: Over 12 dedicated studios for various music training programs.
- Programs: Vocal training (Indian & Western) and instrument training (Harmonium, Tabla, Sitar, Guitar, etc.).
- Equipment: Studios with vinyl flooring, microphones, teacher’s podium, sound systems, and AV equipment.
Dance Training
- Studios: 8 state-of-the-art dance studios with wall-to-wall mirror panels and wooden flooring.
- Programs: Indian and Western dance training programs.
- Space: Studios are ideal for professional and budding dance enthusiasts & singers.
Exhibition Hall
The spacious Exhibition Hall can easily host many events for up to three hundred guests. Its intelligently arranged space includes folding partitions, adjustable lighting and temperature Control, maintaining suitable conditions for varied events.
Extravagant exhibitions and intimate gatherings may find an atmospheric venue suited to their purposes, their stories long remembered by participants. Displaying innovations or celebrating achievements, Event planners may craft memorable events in a setting pleasing to diverse interests.
Cultural Centre of Art and Entertainment in the Heart of the City: Bandra
Balgandharva Rangmandir stands as an unwavering symbol of artistry in Mumbai, cultivating excellence across countless avenues of performance. Our premier infrastructure, central placement, and dedication to distinction establish us as the foremost destination for virtuosos and patrons alike. Come, unite with us in honouring the rich trove of cultural achievements resonant throughout this metropolis and farther still.