{{Short description|Shopping mall in South Kolkata, India}} {{use Indian English|date=May 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2014}} {{About|a shopping mall in Kolkata|The Forum mall in Kochi|Forum Mall Kochi}}
'''Forum Courtyard''', also known as Forum Mall Kolkata, is a shopping mall located in Bhowanipore, South Kolkata, India. It was initially conceived as an office tower. 80% of the foundation was complete before it was converted into a mall. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050416/asp/calcutta/story_4617062.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050418002627/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050416/asp/calcutta/story_4617062.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 April 2005|title=Bigger, better mall sequel - Grand designs for Bypass shopper stop|publisher=The Telegraph|date=16 April 2005|access-date=11 July 2007}}</ref> Currently it has a built-up area of 200,000 square feet, of which 125,000 square feet is the gross leasable (retail) area.<ref name="agent">{{cite journal|url=http://www.imagesfashion.com/back/feature/july_03_1_features_how_kolkata_shop.html |title=how kolkotans shop|date=July 2003|volume=IV|issue=6|access-date=11 July 2007|journal=IMAGES|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070415190425/http://www.imagesfashion.com/back/feature/july_03_1_features_how_kolkata_shop.html|archive-date=15 April 2007|url-status=dead|df=dmy}}</ref> It was opened to the public with the sole intention of launching Shoppers' Stop in Kolkata for the first time, in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|title=Forum Mall Kolkata|url=https://www.shopkhoj.com/kolkata-mall/forum-mall/}}</ref> Its opening was credited with turning its neighbourhood from a quiet residential area into an upmarket shopping destination.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hooghly Highs|date=5 February 2006|access-date=12 July 2007|last=Niyogi|first=Subhro|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-toi/special-report/Hooghly-Highs/articleshow/1401149.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017080652/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-02-05/special-report/27812868_1_kolkata-kona-expressway-bengal-chapter|url-status=live|work=The Times of India|archive-date=17 October 2012}}</ref> It has been noted for its excellent layout and signage.<ref name="Rediff">{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/money/2006/sep/05mall.htm|publisher=Rediff News|date=5 September 2006|title=The best malls in India|last=Mitra|first=Moinak|access-date=12 July 2007}}</ref> The mall is constructed and owned by Rahul Saraf, Chairman of SAPL. The Mall also has branches in Bhubaneswar(named Forum Mart) and in Belur area of Howrah(named as Forum Rangoli Mall).
The tenants are diverse, ranging from retail outlets to an INOX multiplex to dining.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Forum Courtyard |url=https://forumcourtyard.com/ |access-date=2025-03-26 |language=en-US}}</ref> As of July 2003, the mall had parking space for 175 cars and planned to increase it to 700 cars in 18 months.<ref name="agent"/>
==Amenities== It has six floors, four of which are dedicated to shopping, with many brands having outlets here, some of which are: Shoppers Stop, The Label Life, Adidas, Hush Puppies, Crocs, Metro, Reebok, Crocs, Speedo, The Body Shop, Colour Bar, Forest Essentials, MAC, Vero Moda, Global Desi, Kazo. The 5th floor is a dedicated Food Court, offering fine dining outlets to traditional Bengali cuisines like Oh! Calcutta, Cafe Mezzuna, Spaghetti Kitchen and TGIF.<ref name=":0" /> The sixth floor is a 4-hall movie complex operated by INOX. It has a small outlet of Wow! Momo.
==Gallery== <gallery> File:Forum Mall.JPG|Forum Mall File:Forum & Forum Courtyard Mall.jpg|Forum & Forum Courtyard Mall File:Forum & Forum Courtyard (2).jpg|Forum & Forum Courtyard night view File:Forum Mall inside view (1).JPG|Forum Mall inside view </gallery>
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