Chembur Heritage - RK Studio Area Mumbai
About
The Chembur neighborhood where legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor's RK Studios once stood. The area retains old-world charm with heritage bungalows, excellent eateries, and Bollywood nostalgia.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Take Harbour Line to Chembur station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Bandra Kurla Complex (3.0 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Tilak Nagar (0.8 km away) on the Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Chembur Heritage - RK Studio Area
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Chembur Heritage - RK Studio Area
History
RK Studios in Chembur was Bollywood's most legendary film studio, founded by Raj Kapoor in 1948. After a fire in 2017, the studio was sold, but the neighborhood retains its cinematic heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
RK Studios (1948-2018) was Bollywood's most famous studio
The annual RK Studios Holi celebration was legendary in Bollywood
Several classic Hindi films were shot in this neighborhood
Visit the area around the former RK Studios site for heritage value
Chembur has excellent South Indian and Maharashtrian restaurants
Diamond Garden area has heritage bungalows worth seeing
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