Aram Nagar

Aram Nagar is a neighborhood in Andheri, a suburb of Mumbai in India. It spans 20 acres and is located adjacent to Versova, in Andheri West of Mumbai. [1]

Aram Nagar
आराम नगर
Neighbourhood
Aram Nagar is located in Mumbai
Aram Nagar
Aram Nagar
Location in Mumbai, India
Coordinates: 19.1339874°N 72.813382°E / 19.1339874; 72.813382
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictMumbai Suburban
CityMumbai
SuburbAndheri
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Pincode
400061
Civic agencyBMC

There are numerous casting agencies, offices of major production houses, and advertising agencies in Aram Nagar.[2] It is referred to as the 'Silicon Valley' for India's media and entertainment industry.[3][4] The rentals in Aram Nagar are known for their affordability, and the available spaces offer flexible lease terms, making it particularly suitable for independent filmmakers operating on limited budgets.[3]

History

During the World War II, this area housed a barrack of the British Indian Army. The Aram Nagar colony was utilized by the British as a training center for anti-submarine operations.[5] In 1947, the government transformed it into a transit camp to accommodate migrating populations. It provided refuge to people who had returned from Pakistan during the partition.[1]

Until the year 2000, it remained a typical residential area. After the year 2000, many offices related to films opened here transforming the area into a hub for aspiring individuals in the entertainment or film industry. Over the past two decades, Aram Nagar has gained recognition as a gateway to Bollywood.[1] Independent filmmakers like Ram Gopal Varma, Sudhir Mishra, Anurag Kashyap, and Tigmanshu Dhulia established their careers from Aram Nagar.[3]

In 2016, it was reported that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) undertook the demolition of more than 75 unauthorized structures within the Aram Nagar area.[6]

Demography

The area is divided into two parts, Phase-1 and Phase-2, and comprises approximately 900 houses. Around 3,000 individuals striving to establish themselves in the entertainment industry reside here. Aram Nagar is a diverse community, with residents from 10 to 12 different states across India.[1][7][8]

References
  1. Redekar, Ajit (2023). "लोग कहते हैं रोल चाहिए तो कॉम्प्रोमाइज करो, मुंबई के आराम नगर में बॉलीवुड स्ट्रगलर्स की कहानी" (in Hindi). Dainik Bhaskar.
  2. Parashar, Nihal (January 3, 2023). "'Aram Nagar': Struggle In Bollywood And The Neighbourhood Of Hope". Outlook India.
  3. Bhatt, Shephali (March 10, 2019). "How Aram Nagar in Mumbai became the Silicon Valley of Indian Media & Entertainment Industry". The Economic Times.
  4. Chatterjee, Pramit (December 29, 2020). "'AK vs AK': From Anil Kapoor's Nametag To Anurag Kashyap's T-Shirt, Here's Every Easter Egg And Reference In The Film". Mashable.
  5. Pal, Chandrima (2015-01-03). "Mumbai Multiplex | Gangs of Aram Nagar". mint. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  6. Thomas, Shibu (February 9, 2016). "75 structures demolished in Aram Nagar: BMC to HC". The Times of India.
  7. Chaudhuri, Mohini (November 21, 2014). "Waiting in the wings". Business Line.
  8. Chatterjee, Arundhati (September 23, 2016). "Actor Manav Kaul's guide to Aram Nagar". Hindustan Times.
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