Worli
Worli (ISO: Varaḷī, [ʋəɾ(ə)ɭiː]) is a locality in Central Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is one of the four peninsulas of Mumbai with the others being Colaba, Bandra and Malabar Hill. The sea connects it with Bandra via the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Historic spellings include Warli, Worlee, Varli, and Varel.[1] Originally Worli was a separate island, one of the Seven Islands of Bombay which were ceded by the Portuguese to England in 1661; it was linked up with the other islands in the 19th century.
Worli
Varaḷī | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
 Worli skyline as seen over the Bandra Worli Sea Link | |
  Worli | |
| Coordinates: 19.00°N 72.815°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Mumbai City |
| City | Mumbai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM) |
| Demonym(s) | Worlikar, Varaḷīkar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 400018 and 400030 |
| Area code | 022 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 01 |
| Civic agency | BMC |
In the 1990s, a group of terrorists attacked a building in Worli as well as major buildings in the city.[2]
Education
Politics
In October 2019, Aaditya Thackeray contested the 2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election from the Worli constituency and he is currently the MLA of Worli.[3]
Celebrities who Reside in Worli
Famous Indian celebrities as well as celebrity couples reside in the Worli area of Mumbai:
References
- D'Cunha, Jose Gerson (1900). "IV The Portuguese Period". The Origins of Bombay (3 ed.). Bombay: Asian Educational Services. p. 265. ISBN 81-206-0815-1. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
- "'93 blasts: 3 more get death sentence - Times of India". articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- "Shiv Sena heir apparent Aaditya Thackeray makes winning debut in Worli". indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 24 October 2019.