10 Beautiful Art Deco Buildings In India

OT Staff

Eros Cinema, Mumbai

A 1938 landmark by Shorabji Bhedwar, featuring a red sandstone façade, ziggurat roofline, and murals, epitomising Mumbai's Art Deco elegance.

A look at Eros Cinema, Mumbai | architectnishantgupta/instagram

New India Assurance Building, Mumbai

Designed in 1937 by Master, Sathe and Bhuta, this office showcases Indo-Deco style with vertical ribs and bas-reliefs of traditional Indian figures.

The facade of New India Assurance Building | maisonmayad/instagram

Liberty Cinema, Mumbai

Opened in 1949, this cinema features curved balconies, geometric patterns, and pastel hues, reflecting post-war Art Deco trends.

A view of Liberty Cinema, Mumbai | beyond_heritage/instagram

Metro Cinema, Mumbai

Established in 1938, it boasts a streamlined façade and nautical motifs. It also hosted the first Filmfare Awards.

A look at Metro Cinema, Mumbai | bawmbe/instagram

Regal Cinema, Mumbai

Built in 1933, this theatre combines Art Deco with Indian motifs, featuring a grand staircase and intricate interiors.

A view of Regal Cinema, Mumbai | raunak_ramteke/instagram

Manik Bagh Palace, Indore

Commissioned in 1930 by Maharaja Yeshwant Rao Holkar II, this palace blends European Art Deco with Indian craftsmanship.

A view of Manik Bagh Palace | holkarculturalcenter/instagram

New Palace, Morbi

Constructed between 1931 and 1944, this palace showcases pink plaster exteriors, curved corners, and luxurious Art Deco interiors.

Inside New Palace, Morbi | alilabelle/instagram

Corporation Building, Chennai

This municipal building features streamlined forms and geometric patterns, reflecting the city's adaptation of Art Deco.

Inside the Corporation Building, Chennai | sathya.patch_up/instagram

Dhanraj Mahal, Mumbai

Located in the Colaba district, Dhanraj Mahal is a stunning residential complex with sweeping curves, nautical elements, and streamlined balconies—an iconic example of Mumbai’s coastal Art Deco grandeur.

Dhanraj Mahal, Mumbai | beyond_heritage/instagram

Esplanade Mansions, Mumbai

Built in the early 20th century, this residential building features curved balconies and decorative motifs, exemplifying Mumbai's Art Deco residential architecture.

Watson’s Hotel, Esplanade Mansions | haus_oft/instagram

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The striking Esplanade Mansion of Mumbai | Shutterstock
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