Mehboob Studio, Bandra Mumbai

Landmark
Mehboob Studio, Bandra

About

One of Bollywood's oldest and most legendary film studios, Mehboob Studio has been the birthplace of many iconic Hindi films. The studio's distinctive facade is a Bandra landmark.

Basic Information

Timings

External viewing anytime; studio access restricted

Entry Fee

External viewing only

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

Place Type

Landmark

How to Reach

Walk from Bandra station (WR). On Hill Road.

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Dharavi (2.8 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Bandra (0.6 km away) on the Western Line, Harbour Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Mehboob Studio, Bandra

Dharavi
Line 3
2.8 km
3.0 km
Santacruz
Line 3
3.4 km
3.9 km
4.4 km
Worli
Line 3
4.6 km
Dadar
Line 3
4.8 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Mehboob Studio, Bandra

Bandra
Fast
Western Line
Harbour Line
0.6 km
Western Line
Harbour Line
1.7 km
Western Line
Harbour Line
1.8 km
Western Line
Harbour Line
2.7 km

History

Founded in 1954 by filmmaker Mehboob Khan, creator of the legendary film 'Mother India'. The studio has hosted productions by nearly every major Bollywood filmmaker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

External viewing anytime; studio access restricted

Entry Fee

External viewing only

Type

Landmark

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride

Location on Map
Activities
Sightseeing
Photography
Interesting Facts

Mother India (1957) was produced here

The studio's logo of a hammer and sickle is iconic

Many Bollywood classics were shot within these walls

Travel Tips

The studio is not open for public tours

The exterior and signage make for great photographs

Located on the bustling Hill Road shopping stretch