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Kingdom of Dreams Shuts Down After COVID-19
The Kingdom of Dreams was a big theatre complex in Gurgaon that opened in 2010.
It had two large auditoriums and hosted famous shows like Zangoora and Jhumroo.
Many famous people, like Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, were there when it opened.
But over time, the theatre started having money problems.
Fewer people were coming to the shows, and the costs were very high.
When COVID-19 happened, the theatre had to close.
It never reopened because it couldn't make enough money.
In 2022, the owners had to stop operating because they owed a lot of money.
Kingdom of Dreams was a grand live theatre complex in Gurgaon, inaugurated in 2010.
It featured two auditoriums: Nautanki Mahal (864 seats) and Showshaa Theatre (350 seats).
The complex hosted popular shows like Zangoora and Jhumroo, attracting big stars and audiences.
Financial constraints and declining footfall led to its shutdown, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran terminated the lease in 2022 due to non-payment of dues up to Rs 100 crore.
- Who
- Kingdom of Dreams, co-owned by Apra Group and Wizcraft
- What
- A grand-scale live theatre complex that shut down due to financial constraints and COVID-19 impact
- Where
- Sector 29, Gurgaon, Haryana
- When
- Inaugurated in 2010, shut down in 2022
- Why
- Financial constraints, decline in footfall, and non-payment of dues
Key facts
- Location
- Sector 29, Gurgaon, Haryana
- Inauguration Year
- 2010
- Co-Owners
- Apra Group and Wizcraft
- Auditoriums
- Nautanki Mahal (864 seats) and Showshaa Theatre (350 seats)
- Notable Shows
- Zangoora, Jhumroo, The Great Indian Talent Circus
- Shutdown Year
- 2022
- Reported Dues
- Up to Rs 100 crore
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“Since the revenue was heavily reliant on footfall, the decline in public appearance and a rigid fixed cost, as well as rising operational expenses, hurt the entertainment complex. The footfall decreased sharply in the 2019-20 period, leading to a complete shut post-COVID lockdown.”
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“It was clear from the word go that the scale of the project was immense. It was running on a high-scale live theatre model. Daily shows, big cast, imported stage technology and therefore, heavy maintenance cost.”
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