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Why Bengaluru's KBS is popularly called Majestic?

short by / on Sunday, 23 August, 2026
Bengaluru's Kempegowda Bus Station is officially known as KBS, but generations of residents continue to call it Majestic. The name reportedly comes from Majestic Theatre, a cinema that once stood nearby. Conductors used the theatre as a landmark while calling out "Majestic", eventually making the name synonymous with the neighbourhood and one of Bengaluru's most recognisable transport hubs.
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