Siraj Lokhandwala, proprietor of Lokhandwala Constructions, spotted the vast marshland in the area of. Versova in 1968 he decided to purchase the area for development.
From a modest start with the construction of an apartment plaza "Crystal Shine", in Santacruz in 1978, the Lokhandwala Group of Companies, headed by Mr. Siraj Lokhandwala, has soon become a trustworthy household name in India.
If you are in Mumbai, you definately pay a visit to Lokhandwala Market, high fashion street, great options of food, clothings, top international brands, celebrities, high profile crowd, high rise bldgs, and not to forget lokhandwala market is one and only in the world, especially come during diwali the entire strecth ...
The name "Lokhandwala" comes from the name of the developer, with the construction firm being [https://www.lokhandwala.com/ Lokhandwala Constructions Pvt. Ltd. It was the primary developer of the suburb of Versova, which was previously a marshland. It is also the starting point of Line 6 of the city's metro system.
Rs 700 CR APARTMENT DEAL Leena Gandhi Tewari, one of India's richest women and chairperson of USV Pharma, bought two sea-facing duplexes in Mumbai's Worli for &703 crore — the costliest apartment deal in India!
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1995 – Bombay renamed Mumbai: The Maharashtra government officially changed the name from “Bombay” to “Mumbai” on 4 March 1995. The name Mumbai was chosen to honor Mumbadevi, the patron goddess of the Koli community, the city's original inhabitants.
A hub for media professionals and actors, Lokhandwala is the perfect blend of glamour and functionality. It has high-rise apartments, walkable shopping streets, and proximity to film studios that make it a hotspot for renting and investing in homes.
The name is derived from the Gujarati words "Lokhand" meaning iron and "wala" which signifies a person associated with or dealing in a particular item or profession.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Bandra–Worli Sea Link. Coat of arms. Nicknames: City of Dreams, City of Seven Islands, Maximum City, The Big Coconut, The City That Never Sleeps.
Maya Dolas (born Mahindra Dolas; 15 October 1966 – 16 November 1991) was an Indian gangster who used to work for the D-Company don, Dawood Ibrahim. He was killed in an encounter at the 1991 Lokhandwala Complex shootout by the then Additional Police Commissioner of Mumbai, Aftab Ahmed Khan, at the age of 25.
Politician and property magnate Mangal Prabhat Lodha founded developer Lodha group in Mumbai in 1980, now known as Macrotech Developers. A native of the desert state of Rajasthan, Lodha started off by building middle-class homes in Mumbai's far-flung suburbs.
In May 1661, as per the marriage alliance between Charles II of England and Catharine of Braganza, the Portuguese king's daughter, Bombay was given to the English as dowry. However, the Portuguese still retained possession of Bassein, Salsette, Sion, Dharavi, Mazagaon, Worli, Parel and Wadala.
India's old names include Bharat (from ancient scriptures and King Bharata), Hindustan (Persian for "Land of the Indus," popular during Mughal rule), and the name India, derived from the Indus River (Sanskrit: Sindhu) by the Greeks and Persians. Other historical names are Aryavarta and Jambudvipa.
Nestled on the southernmost tip of Mumbai, Malabar Hill is Mumbai's most posh area and attracts the ultra-wealthy. The locality offers breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea, Girgaon Chowpatty Beach, and the Nariman Point skyline.
Lokhandwala Market is a vibrant and lively shopping hub, offering a plethora of options for shoppers. The market is famous for its wide range of products. From traditional Indian wear to Western clothing, trendy accessories, footwear, and even electronics, Lokhandwala Market has something for everyone.
Preity Zinta has sold her Bandra flat for ₹14.08 crore — even though she bought it for ₹17.01 crore in 2023. The 1,474 sq. ft. Parishram building apartment (11th floor + 2 parking spots) was registered on November 21, 2025 and purchased by Vishal Kalyan Mirchanandi.
Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani (born 19 April 1957) is an Indian billionaire and businessman. He is the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, the largest public company in India by market capitalisation in 2025.
Leena Gandhi Tewari is an Indian businessperson and author. She is the chairperson of USV Private Limited, a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company based in Mumbai. USV was founded by her grandfather Vithal Balkrishna Gandhi in 1961.
Imagine the value of land in Mumbai, where just a single acre can cost hundreds of crores. The sheer scale of this ownership puts the Godrej family in a league of their own, making them not just industrial giants but also one of the largest private landowners in Asia.
