Worli

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Worli (ISO: Varaḷī, [ʋəɾ(ə)ɭiː]) is a locality in central Mumbai, in 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 Vandre via the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Historic spellings include Warli, Worlee, Varli, and Varel. 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.

In the 1990s, a group of terrorists attacked a building in Worli as well as major buildings in the city.

Geography and location

Worli is located along the western coastline of Mumbai, bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Lower Parel to the east, Prabhadevi to the north, and Haji Ali to the south. The neighbourhood enjoys a prime location and excellent connectivity via major roads and railway lines.

History

Worli was originally a fishing village inhabited by the Koli community. During British rule, Worli underwent significant urbanisation and became an important part of Mumbai’s development. The construction of major infrastructure projects, including the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, further boosted its importance in the city's landscape. The Mumbai Police and BPT set up their quarters near Worli Seaface in the 1970s.

Notable landmarks

Bandra-Worli Sea Link

A landmark cable-stayed bridge that connects Worli to Bandra, reducing travel time and enhancing connectivity between South Mumbai and the western suburbs.

Worli Fort

Built by the British in the 17th century, Worli Fort is an important historical monument that overlooks the Arabian Sea.

Transportation

Worli is well-connected by various modes of transportation:

Roadways

The area is accessible via key roads such as:

Vandre Worli Sealink
Mumbai Coastal Road
Annie Besant Road
E. Moses Road
Senapati Bapat Road

It will soon be connected by the Trans harbor Coastal road connector.

Railways

The closest railway stations are Lower Parel and Mahalaxmi on the Western Line.

Metro

The Worli and Acharya Atre Chowk Metro stations on the Aqua Line.

Bus

It is well connected by the BEST bus service and a depot near Worli Naka, called Worli Agar.

Education and institutions

Worli is home to several reputed educational institutions, including:

Podar International School
DY Patil International School
National Sports Club of India (NSCI), which also serves as a sporting and cultural venue.
Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalika Worli Seaface Shala (school)

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.

Notable peoples

Famous Indian celebrities, as well as celebrity couples, reside in the Worli area of Mumbai:

Shahid Kapoor
Rohit Sharma
Yuvraj Singh
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza
Madhuri Dixit