Jay Nepal Cinema Hall Reopens After Extensive Renovation

Kathmandu. Hatisar in the heart of Kathmandu. A building and spacious courtyard standing tall, a little away from the hustle of the Ring Road, but at the center of Nepali film history. This is not just a structure of bricks, cement, and iron, but a witness to Kathmandu's cinematic culture, modernity, and nearly a century of history. This is Jay Nepal Cinema Hall.

When the screen of Jay Nepal Hall suddenly went dark on October 4, 2078, amidst the second wave of the Corona pandemic and the intense wave of multiplexes, many thought that a golden chapter of Nepal's oldest and most historic cinema hall had ended forever. There was talk of a sky-high commercial complex or apartment being built in place of that building, which remained deserted for about 55 months. However, history is not always written to be erased; some histories are revived to remain alive.