At first, it was simply called the Opera House, but the prefix ‘Royal’ was added, as the
foundation stone was laid in 1909 during the British rule. King George V inaugurated
the building in 1911, though construction was completed in 1912. Additions were made
up till the year 1915.The Opera House, built in baroque design featuring a blend of
European and Indian architectural style, was conceived in 1908 by Maurice Bandmann
and Jehangir Framji Karaka. It was made from exquisite Italian marble on a leased land
close to the Kennedy and Sandhurst bridges. Till today, the opera house is the only one
of its kind in the country.
