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[[File:Bandra-Worli Sealink 21.jpg|alt=|thumb|200x200px|[[Bandra-Worli Sea Link]], with Worli skyline]]
[[File:Bandra-Worli Sealink 21.jpg|alt=|thumb|200x200px|[[Bandra-Worli Sea Link]], with Worli skyline]]
'''Worli''' ([[IAST]]:Varaḷī, [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[ʋəɾ(ə)ɭiː]]])  is a locality in [[South Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]. It is one of the four peninsulas of Mumbai while the other being [[Colaba]], Bandra and [[Malabar Hill]]. The sea connects it with [[Bandra]] (closest suburb)
'''Worli''' ([[ISO 15919|ISO]]: ''Varaḷī'', [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[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 [[Bandra|Vandre]] via the [[Bandra-Worli Sea Link]]. Historic spellings include Warli, Worlee, Varli, and Varel.<ref name="origins">{{cite book|last=D'Cunha|first=Jose Gerson|title=The Origins of Bombay|publisher=Asian Educational Services|location=Bombay|year=1900|edition=3|page=265|chapter=IV The Portuguese Period|isbn=81-206-0815-1|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=miD5YO05jpUC&q=the+origins+of+bombay|access-date=2009-01-04}}</ref> Originally, Worli was a separate island—one of the [[Seven Islands of Bombay]]—which were ceded by the [[Portuguese India|Portuguese]] to [[England]] in 1661; it was linked up with the other islands in the 19th century.
via the [[Bandra-Worli Sea Link]]. Historic spellings include Warli, Worlee, Varli, and Varel.<ref name="origins">{{cite book|last=D'Cunha|first=Jose Gerson|title=The Origins of Bombay|publisher=Asian Educational Services|location=Bombay|year=1900|edition=3|page=265|chapter=IV The Portuguese Period|isbn=81-206-0815-1|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=miD5YO05jpUC&dq=the+origins+of+bombay|access-date=2009-01-04}}</ref> Originally Worli was a separate island, one of the [[Seven Islands of Bombay]] which were ceded by the [[Portuguese India|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.<ref>{{cite web |title='93 blasts: 3 more get death sentence - Times of India |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-07-19/india/27986872_1_serial-blasts-tada-court-life-imprisonment |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017170759/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-07-19/india/27986872_1_serial-blasts-tada-court-life-imprisonment |archive-date=17 October 2012 |access-date=12 January 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
 
== Geography and location ==
Worli is located along the western coastline of Mumbai, bordered by the [[Arabian Sea]] to the west, [[Lower Parel railway station|Lower Parel]] to the east, [[Prabhadevi]] to the north, and [[Haji Ali Dargah|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 people|Koli]] community. During [[British Raj|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|Bandra-Worli Sea Link]], further boosted its importance in the city's landscape. The Mumbai Police and [[Mumbai Port|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.{{fact|date=March 2025}}
 
=== [[Worli Fort]] ===
Built by the British in the 17th century, [[Worli Fort]] is an important historical monument that overlooks the Arabian Sea.{{fact|date=March 2025}}
 
== Transportation ==
Worli is well-connected by various modes of transportation:
 
=== Roadways ===
The area is accessible via key roads such as:
 
* [[Bandra–Worli Sea Link|Vandre Worli Sealink]]
* [[Coastal Road (Mumbai)|Mumbai Coastal Road]]
* Annie Besant Road
* E. Moses Road
* Senapati Bapat Road
 
It will soon be connected by the Trans harbor Coastal road connector.{{fact|date=March 2025}}
 
=== Railways ===
The closest railway stations are [[Lower Parel railway station|Lower Parel]] and [[Mahalaxmi railway station|Mahalaxmi]] on the Western Line.
 
=== Metro ===
 
* The [[Worli metro station|Worli]] and [[Acharya Atrey Chowk|Acharya Atre Chowk]] Metro stations on the Aqua Line.
 
=== Bus ===
It is well connected by the [[Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport|BEST]] bus service and a depot near Worli Naka, called Worli Agar. {{fact|date=March 2025}}
 
== 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 Municipal Corporation|Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalika]] Worli Seaface Shala (school)
 
==Politics==
In October 2019, [[Aaditya Thackeray]] contested the [[2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election]] from the [[Worli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Worli]] constituency and he is currently the [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] of [[Worli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Worli]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shiv Sena heir apparent Aaditya Thackeray makes winning debut in Worli|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/elections/maharashtra-assembly-polls-2019-worli-results-counting-aaditya-thackeray-gautam-gaikwad-abhijeet-bichikale-558644|access-date=2019-10-24|website=indiatvnews.com|date=23 October 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
 
== 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]]


==See also==
==See also==
{{portal|Islands}}
* [[List of tallest buildings in Mumbai]]
* [[Palais Royale, Mumbai]]
* [[Palais Royale, Mumbai]]
*[[Omkar 1973]]
*[[Omkar 1973]]
* [[Three Sixty West]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Suburbs of Mumbai]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Islands of India]]
[[Category:Populated places in India]]

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Worli
Varaḷī
Neighbourhood
Worli skyline as seen over the Bandra Worli Sea Link
Worli skyline as seen over the Bandra Worli Sea Link
Worli is located in Mumbai
Worli
Worli
Coordinates: 19°00′00″N 72°48′54″E / 19.00°N 72.815°E / 19.00; 72.815
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictMumbai City
CityMumbai
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Demonym(s)Worlikar, Varaḷīkar
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
400018 and 400030
Area code022
Vehicle registrationMH 01
Civic agencyBMC
Bandra-Worli Sea Link, with Worli skyline

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.[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.

In the 1990s, a group of terrorists attacked a building in Worli as well as major buildings in the city.[2]

Geography and location[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Bandra-Worli Sea Link[edit | edit source]

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

Worli Fort[edit | edit source]

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

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Worli is well-connected by various modes of transportation:

Roadways[edit | edit source]

The area is accessible via key roads such as:

It will soon be connected by the Trans harbor Coastal road connector.[citation needed]

Railways[edit | edit source]

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

Metro[edit | edit source]

Bus[edit | edit source]

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

Education and institutions[edit | edit source]

Worli is home to several reputed educational institutions, including:

Politics[edit | edit source]

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]

Notable peoples[edit | edit source]

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

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ "'93 blasts: 3 more get death sentence - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  3. ↑ "Shiv Sena heir apparent Aaditya Thackeray makes winning debut in Worli". indiatvnews.com. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
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