Mumbai’s popular Gaiety Galaxy theatre has stopped screening films since Monday, September 7. A senior manager associated with the theatre, speaking anonymously, said the decision was taken due to some internal licensing issues. The management is currently working to sort out the matter.
Meanwhile, there have also been reports that a ruckus took place during a screening of Hanuman Ansh. This led to rumours that the incident was behind the theatre’s closure. However, the management has said that the suspension is related to licensing issues.
Gaiety Galaxy has been a favourite destination for Bollywood stars over the years. Here’s a look at 10 actors who have visited Gaiety Galaxy over the years.
Among the stars with a long-standing association with Gaiety Galaxy is Shah Rukh Khan. The superstar has visited the theatre on several occasions, including during the promotions and success celebrations of Happy New Year in 2014. Khan had also visited the theatre during the promotional campaign for Chennai Express.
Salman Khan, too, has been part of one of Gaiety Galaxy’s most talked-about promotional events. In June 2014, the actor launched the trailer of Kick at the theatre alongside Jacqueline Fernandez and director Sajid Nadiadwala.
Ranveer Singh’s visit to Gaiety Galaxy around the release of Simmba also became a memorable moment. The actor visited the theatre to watch the film with the audience and experience their reactions first-hand.
Varun Dhawan in October 2022, arrived at Gaiety Galaxy with Kriti Sanon for the launch of Bhediya song Thumkeshwari. The promotional appearance turned into a high-energy spectacle as the two stars performed for fans and even climbed onto the theatre’s roof to dance.
Alia Bhatt also brought a touch of glamour and spontaneity to Gaiety Galaxy when she visited the theatre with Varun Dhawan in March 2019 for the launch of Kalank song First Class. During the event, Alia delivered an impromptu performance on Ghar More Pardesiya for the fans and media present.
Kartik Aaryan experienced the frenzy of the Gaiety Galaxy crowd following the release of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 in 2024. The actor surprised fans with a visit to the theatre and posed with a ‘Housefull’ board as crowds gathered around him.
Akshay Kumar had also visited Gaiety Galaxy frequently for his Bollywood releases.
More recently, Sunny Deol added another memorable chapter to the theatre’s history with a surprise appearance in January 2026. The actor visited a screening of Border 2 accompanied by co-star Ahan Shetty.
