Ram
Ganesh Gadkari Rangaytan
Gadkari Rangaytan is Thane's only Auditorium for
the best plays, Performance and the cultural get
together. It is a Project of the Muncipal Corporation
and it is situated at a distance
of five minutes from Thane Station at the Picturesque
location of the Masunda Talao
(Commonly called Talao Pali.)
It is a stage that explores the talent of the new
as well as the experienced artists. Atistes have
always enjoyed participation and enthusiasm of the
Thane Audience who has always had the craze for
good and better performance. For over two decades
now, Gadkari is known as the stage that brings Culture
and Arts to life.
Explore more about Gadkari :
Pre
Renovation:
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The work on building this great Architructure began
on 12 April 1976 and on the 26th September 1979
Gadkari Rangayatan started functioing. 
Mr.
Bal Thakeray had inagurated this auditorium. Towards
the front side corner the faces of three great legends
is carved which include the faces of Shri Annasaheb
Kirloskar of the music industry, Shri Balganadharwa
of the Marathi industry and of course of Shri Ram
Ganesh Gadkari of the Marathi stage. Infact the
name Gadkari Rangayatan too assumed after his name.
Gadkari
Rangayatan - The Theatre :
Gadkari has definately played a viatl role in social,
culture and the Art aspect of life. Various Plays
in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarathi etc are played on the
stage those attract crowds of all kind. Besides
plays social, cultural, informative lectures are
also held. Arround 80-85 shows are held every month.
It is not only a stage of importance in Thane but
also plays an important role for artists all over
Maharashtra who come to perform here. Infact Gadkari
Rangayatan is one of the best theaters of India.
It always inclines towards giving good and better
services. It has also brought yhe name of Thane
in the Indian list of best theatres.
The
Renovated Architecture:
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The Gadkari Rangayatan we see today is not in its
original form infact it is the renovated form of
the former building.
The
Work of which was started from 19th March 1998 and
after a year (approx) on the 14th March 1999 it
was re-inaugurated bu the same personalty who did
the needful 21 years ago ie Mr Bal Thakeray which
is indeed a rare occurance.
Around 3 crore Rupees was spent on the renovation
te breakup of which is givne below:
| Particular
|
Expenditure(cost) |
| Architecture
|
1.3
Crore |
| Light
and Sound Equipments |
89
Lakhs |
| Electrical
Equipments |
48
Lakhs |
| Air
Conditioning |
29
Lakhs |
| Fire
Extinguishing Equipments |
04
Lakhs |
New
technologies and better services are now provided
for the convinience of the artits as well as the
audience.
Capacity
Of The Stage :
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| Audience
Capacity |
735
seats in main Auditorium
365 seats in the Balcony. |
| Stage
Size |
Length
45ft
Depth 50ft |
| Facilities
|
-
Well equiped reherasal hall
- Maintained Canteen
- Ice Cream Parlour
- Doorman
- Shows Display Board |
|
|
New
Equipments :
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A
lot of new equipments are installed and facilities
upgraded 
for
Gadkari Rangayatan match with India's best auditoriums.
-
16 self running remote controlled hoists on
the stage.
- Motor
control central panel and remote control panel
operated stage lights.
- 12
Halogen lights
- 2
Halogen Solar Spots
- 4
Halogen profile spotlight
- 9
Halogen flood lights
- 8
Coloured lights
- 18
parkans
- 6
Long throw profile light.
- 1
Follow spotlight
- 26
microphones attached to Yamaha Audio Mixer
- 6
Cordless Mikes
- 2
Sterio double cassette deck
- Fully
Air Conditined
- High
quality carpets are laid
- Silicon
treatment given to walls
- Good
ticket selling counters
- Better
Furniture in the office
- Glass
mosiac tiles fitted everywhere.
- VIP
Chamber is Made.
Rates
:
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- Tickets
Main Auditorium ------ Rs 60 - 50 - 30.
Balcony ------ Rs 25 - 20 - 10
The right of placement of rates as per seats
depends upon the authorities.
- Booking
for Organisation
Rs 5000/- is taken as the refundable deposit.
| Shows
|
Weekdays
|
Weekends
|
| Morning
(10.30 to 1.30 |
2,600/- |
3,000/- |
| Afternoon
(4.00 to 7.00) |
3,100/- |
4,000/- |
| Evening
(8.30 to 11.30) |
2,800/- |
3,800/- |
-
Doorkeeper:
Rs 200/-
Display:
Single Board : Rs 40/-
Double Board: Rs 75/-
Organisers
are fined incase of any damage caused. This
fine is taken from the refundable deposite itself.
** Rates can change as per the desire of the
authorities at Gadkari
Conditions
For Bookings :
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- One
needs to do the booking about 3 months in advance
(Applications are called in for the 3 months
slots)
- Only
registered organisations are allowed to perform.
- The
right of desicion of giving the dates to the
organisations lies with the selection committee
(oppinted by the TMC)
Show
Timings :
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| Morning
|
10.30am
to 1.30pm |
| Afternoon |
4.00pm to 7.00pm |
| Evening
|
8.30pm
to 11.30pm |
For
the years together Gadkari Rangayatan has been a
very big social and cultural platform for the artits
who want their talent to come in front of large
audiences. It is indeed a great attempt by the corporation
by making it a medium for producing good talent.
Truely stage show lovers will continue to indulge
themselves as long as this landmark theatre keeps
the show going on.
Voices
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(1) "Gadkari Rangayatan's renovation which
includes new technique in light and sound equipments
are of really high quality."
-------
Mr. D.B. Vishwas (Trustee
and Council Member N.C.P.A)
(2)
"During my visit to the renovated Ram Ganesh
Gadkari Rangayatan I am completely satisfied with
the new architecture, modern lights, and sound equipments.
The thing that impressed me the most was the planned
light and sound chambers. The sound equipments are
worth comparing with India's other lengendary theatres
and I shall consider myself lucky if I get an opportunity
of organising a programme at the Gadkari Rangayatan.
In short I am happy with the whole idea."
-------Mr. Tapas Sen (Calcutta)
