During the old days cinema was the only medium to transfer messages towards the vast people. That’s why it was not only a medium of entertainment but also a mass media at that time. But these days we have the internet and a lot of things which have replaced this, and cinema is only a source of entertainment (most cases).
Bangladesh produced a lot of good quality movies every year and everyone went to the cinema hall once or twice in a month with the whole family. Yes, I am talking about our women as well. Those movies didn’t have any cheap vulgar things and were enjoyable with the family members.
That time a lot of good quality cinema halls were available throughout the country. Amongst those the Monihar Cinema Hall was the largest one. Not sure whether it is still the largest one from Bangladesh or not, but it was that time. It was one of the most posh cinema halls of that time.
It was built during 1984 (more than 30 years from now) by someone named Sirjul Islam. It is a four-stored cinema hall having around 1500 seats. The owner circulated an advertisement on paper asking for a beautiful name for his new cinema hall. And they have chosen the name Monihar (which means a precious locket). I really like the name.
I had planned to watch a movie at Monihar cinema hall at night during my trip to Jessore. But unfortunately I didn’t stay in Jessore (at the last moment, I changed plans, I stayed at Narail district that night). Also I lived in Khulna for around a year during 2000, and never had the chance either. Maybe someday I’ll go there to watch a movie (if it exists till then).
The poster that was affixed in front of the Monihar cinema hall is named Poramon. What does it mean in English? Its literal meaning is ‘Burnt Heart’. Should the actual meaning be ‘My Goddamn Heart (that doesn’t listen to me)’?
By the way, this is a famous cinema hall in Jessore. It is a huge landmark of the town. Everyone knows about it. Just ask them. Even the name of the bus stoppage, road, or circles are after this cinema hall around there. Still if you face difficulty to locate it, here is the GPS coordinate for you (23° 9’39.74″N, 89°13’22.34″E).
Monihar Cinema Hall,
Jessore Town,
District: Jessore,
Country: Bangladesh,
GPS coordinate: (23° 9’39.74″N, 89°13’22.34″E).
This article is written by Lonely Traveler,
for the blog alonelytraveler.com
Friday, 21 June 2013
