Aram Nagar

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Aram Nagar
आराम नगर
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Aram Nagar
Location in Mumbai, India
Coordinates: 19°08′02″N72°48′48″E / 19.1339874°N 72.813382°E / 19.1339874; 72.813382
Country India
State Maharashtra
District Mumbai Suburban
City Mumbai
Suburb Andheri
Government
 • Type Municipal Corporation
 • Body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Pincode
400061
Civic agency BMC

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]

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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. 1 2 3 4 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 (3 January 2023). "'Aram Nagar': Struggle In Bollywood And The Neighbourhood Of Hope". Outlook India.
  3. 1 2 3 Bhatt, Shephali (10 March 2019). "How Aram Nagar in Mumbai became the Silicon Valley of Indian Media & Entertainment Industry". The Economic Times .
  4. ↑ Chatterjee, Pramit (29 December 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 (3 January 2015). "Mumbai Multiplex | Gangs of Aram Nagar". mint. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  6. ↑ Thomas, Shibu (9 February 2016). "75 structures demolished in Aram Nagar: BMC to HC". The Times of India .
  7. ↑ Chaudhuri, Mohini (21 November 2014). "Waiting in the wings". Business Line.
  8. ↑ Chatterjee, Arundhati (23 September 2016). "Actor Manav Kaul's guide to Aram Nagar". Hindustan Times .
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