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Cultural institute with gallery, library, courses, and interdisciplinary programmes in art, cinema, theatre, dance, and literature.
CSMVS, 159–161, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, 400023
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CSMVS, 159–161, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, 400023
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