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Aram Nagar is a neighborhood in Andheri, a suburb of Mumbai in India. Aram Nagar is a 20-acre area located adjacent to Versova, in Andheri West of Mumbai.[1]
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 लोग कहते हैं रोल चाहिए तो कॉम्प्रोमाइज करो, मुंबई के आराम नगर में बॉलीवुड स्ट्रगलर्स की कहानी(2023).
- ↑ 'Aram Nagar': Struggle In Bollywood And The Neighbourhood Of Hope(January 3, 2023).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 How Aram Nagar in Mumbai became the Silicon Valley of Indian Media & Entertainment Industry(March 10, 2019).
- ↑ 'AK vs AK': From Anil Kapoor's Nametag To Anurag Kashyap's T-Shirt, Here's Every Easter Egg And Reference In The Film(December 29, 2020).
- ↑ Gangs of Aram Nagar(January 3, 2015).
- ↑ 75 structures demolished in Aram Nagar: BMC to HC(February 9, 2016).
- ↑ Waiting in the wings(November 21, 2014).
- ↑ Actor Manav Kaul’s guide to Aram Nagar(September 23, 2016).