W. M. Namjoshi

Waman Moreshwar Namjoshi (born 1907) was an Indian architect known for his Streamline Moderne designs, especially for cinemas.[1][2][3]

Raj Mandir Cinema in Jaipur, completed in the 1970s

He designed the Raj Mandir Cinema in Jaipur.[4] He also helped in the design of the Liberty Cinema in Bombay.[5]

See also

References
  1. "WM Namjoshi: The man behind Indian cinema that looks like ice cream". BBC News. April 13, 2023.
  2. "Take a tour of single-screen cinemas designed by WM Namjoshi". Hindustan Times. March 10, 2023.
  3. "Scene stealers: Tour the iconic cinemas of a hidden genius, WM Namjoshi | Aζ South Asia".
  4. "Raj Mandir Cinema in Jaipur, IN - Cinema Treasures". cinematreasures.org.
  5. "722 Abha Narain Lambah, Heralding India moderne: Art Deco in Mumbai". www.india-seminar.com.

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