Roads of the Earth - Bandstand Road (B J Road), Bandra (West), Mumbai, India (Part 3)

Watch at 0.5x & low volume for better experience. Like, share and subscribe! B.J. Road (Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Road) in Mumbai primarily refers to the famous sea-side promenade in Bandra (colloquially known as Bandstand Road), running from St. Andrew's Church to Bandra Fort. It is named after the prominent 19th-century Parsi philanthropist, Sir Byramjee Jeejeebhoy. Key details about the road and its namesake include: History: Byramjee Jeejeebhoy constructed and funded this sea-side road at his own expense in 1878 to benefit the public. The Bandstand: The road is home to the popular Bandstand promenade, a major recreational hub overlooking the Arabian Sea. The Byramjee Seats: In 1902, stone seats were erected along the road in his memory. They overlook the sea and sit near the retired Indian Navy Sea Harrier jet monument. Historical Plaque: A stone plaque commemorating the road's opening is still visible at the junction of Jeejeebhoy Road and Bhabha Road. Discover fun and historical facts about this iconic street: Privately Funded: Byramjee Jeejeebhoy personally financed and built the entire coastal stretch in 1878 to connect the isolated western edges to the rest of Bandra. The Century-Old Stone Seats: In 1902, stone seats were erected along the sea to honor him (12 years after his death). An Airplane Replaced the Sea View: For over a century, these stone benches overlooked the uninterrupted Arabian Sea. In 2020, a retired Indian Navy Sea Harrier jet was installed on the traffic island directly in front of them. "Byramjee Point": The cape extending into Land's End was historically leased by Jeejeebhoy for just Rs. 2,800 a year from the British East India Company and became known as "Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Point". He also built his personal sea-facing mansion on this hill. Colloquial Nickname: While officially named after the philanthropist, most locals and visitors simply refer to it as "Bandstand Road". Notable Residents: Shah Rukh Khan: Resides in the iconic six-storey mansion, Mannat. Salman Khan: Lives with his family at Galaxy Apartments. Aditya Pancholi: Resides at Sea King Apartments.