Hindu Gymkhana, Karachi

Hindu Gymkhana
ہندو جِمخانہ
The Hindu Gymkhana Building now houses the National Academy of Performing Arts.
General information
TypeHeadquarters for the National Academy of Performing Arts
LocationSaddar
Karachi
Pakistan
Completed1925
Design and construction
Architect(s)Agha Ahmed Hussain

The Hindu Gymkhana (Sindhi:هندو جمخانه; Urdu: ہندو جِمخانہ) is a colonial-era building located on Sarwar Shaheed Road in Karachi, Pakistan. It was the first public building in Karachi to adopt the Mughal-Revival architectural style. It was established in 1925 by the Karachi's Hindus as an exclusive club for their community. The building houses the National Academy of Performing Arts.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Hindu Gymkhana on archnet.org website Retrieved 19 May 2020
  2. ^ Hindu Gymkhana as archaeological site Dawn (newspaper), Published 3 April 2012, Retrieved 19 May 2020
  3. ^ Bhagwandas (23 June 2005). "KARACHI: Construction at Hindu Gymkhana". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 19 May 2020.