Country India District Mumbai City Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) | State Maharashtra Metro Mumbai PIN 400058 | |
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Amboli is an affluent neighbourhood of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra, in the Andheri (West) area. Amboli was earlier known as Ambolim. It is located very close to Andheri Station and Jogeshwari.
Contents
- Map of Amboli Mumbai Maharashtra 400047
- Landmarks
- Educational institutions
- Restaurants
- Significant infamous events
- References
Map of Amboli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400047
Landmarks
Amboli was primarily inhibited by Christians,East Indians and Tribal people called waarlis. There were but a handful of houses in and around the village. Amboli was laden with green fields and numerous mango and coconut trees. The name Amboli also stemmed from the fact that there was a massive mango orchard in this neighbourhood. The most notable landmark in Andheri is St. Blaise Church. A Bollywood film studio "Filmalaya" (owned by Mukherjee-Samarth family )is located on Caesar Road in Amboli. The outdoor area of the studio was sold and a new building "Mayfair Meridian" has come up in its place. The indoor studio exists. Other notable landmarks are the Vahatuk nagar,shiv-sena shaka and the Joe and Helen Playground. La Princess is one of the best known buildings in the area.
Educational institutions
Notable schools in Amboli include:
Restaurants
Significant infamous events
On 20 October 2011, Keenan Santos and Reuben Fernandes were murdered outside Amboli Bar and Restaurant at Mayfair Meridian.