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MHADA eyeing 3 projects in Kalachowki, Worli & Bandra Reclamation to rev up real estate business in Mumbai

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Mumbai: The Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Authority (MHADA) has proposed to the state government three big ticket redevelopment projects in Mumbai, which will give a huge boost to the real estate industry in the metropolis. The housing body has suggested the cluster redevelopment of Abhyudaya Nagar at Kalachowkie, Adarsh Nagar in Worli and the Bandra Reclamation layout.

Sources in the MHADA told the FPJ on Thursday that a detailed note in this regard had been sent to the housing ministry in Mantralaya, which is under Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The MHADA has suggested that tenders be floated for the redevelopment of these areas, which are on its land. After the government’s decision on the redevelopment of Dharavi, these three mega projects also are likely to be pushed through.

Fadnavis wanted to implement the project soon

Sources in Mantralaya said Fadnavis was on a mission mode and wanted to cut red tape to ensure that long-delayed projects would be implemented soon.

Former Minister for Housing Jitendra Awhad told the FPJ that he had earlier objected to the individual development of these buildings, since it would be difficult to provide proper infrastructure facilities in terms of water supply, drainage, recreational facilities etc.

“I had proposed cluster development of these colonies so that infrastructure could be upgraded uniformly. However, there was no consensus in the government. In the case of Abhyudaya Nagar, the federation of housing societies of the lower-middle-class colony did float tenders and decided to award the contract to Keystone Reality of the Rustomjee Group.”

Project didn’t take off because of Rs 180 crore stamp duty

However, the proposal did not take off since the state government insisted on the payment of stamp duty of over Rs 180 crore. Awhad said, “I had proposed that the stamp duty be recovered in instalments till Keystone completed the project. However, my suggestion did not find favour with the then government.”

Since the project did not go beyond the drawing board stage, the MHADA has decided to undertake the redevelopment of the colony, which is spread over 30 acres. In the case of the six-acre Adarsh Nagar, a few buildings did start redevelopment, but the rest could not.

Raghavan Sarathy, an advocate and former resident of the colony said, “Building No. 17 has been redeveloped. Building No. 41 is under redevelopment. The rest of the buildings remain as they are. There is also objection from the Indian Coast Guard, which has its establishment nearby.”

Big players are eyeing Bandra Reclamation proposal development project

Big players in the real estate market who have already got wind of the MHADA’s proposal, are, however, eyeing the Bandra Reclamation proposal development project near Lilavati Hospital, where real estate prices are in the region of Rs 65,000 per sq ft to Rs 80,000 sq ft.

Two buildings in the area, Akshay and Safal, have already started redevelopment. Indications are that other buildings will not receive NOCs from the MHADA since the entire area will be redeveloped. A few local residents did initiate the process for redevelopment of buildings in Phases I and II. But now, their efforts will be in vain in the backdrop of the MHADA’s mega move.

An additional incentive may be given for the Bandra Reclamation project, since the MHADA is likely to get a higher premium. Meanwhile, the K Raheja group has bagged the tender for the redevelopment of Sea King apartments near Shah Rukh Khan’s bungalow, Mannat, in Bandra west. Several top builders like Wadhwa, Dilip Thakkar, Supreme and the Lotus Group’s Anand Pandit had participated in the first bid for the redevelopment of this seafacing multi-storeyed building.

However, the proposal did not go through due to certain technical reasons. Later, the society, which houses celebrities like actor Zarina Wahab, floated a fresh tender and recently signed a redevelopment agreement with K Raheja. Each member of the society will receive 48 per cent of their present area free of cost, apart from a large corpus and state-of-the-art recreational facilities.

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Naga Chaitanya’s loving reaction on Aamir Khan starrer ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ trailer, praised it wholeheartedly

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Naga Chaitanya’s reaction on Aamir Khan starrer ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ trailer, know what he said

Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ trailer has just come out yesterday and it has started winning hearts as soon as it came out. This film filled with laughter, fun and lots of love seems to be coming with a fun story. This film, which is considered to be a spiritual sequel to the 2007 superhit ‘Taare Zameen Par’, is creating tremendous excitement among the audience, and the trailer has increased this excitement even more.

While the trailer is getting great reviews from all sides, actor Naga Chaitanya is also very impressed with it. He has expressed his excitement for the film by congratulating the entire team.

The South actor praised the trailer of Sitare Zameen Par on his social media. He wrote –

“This looks fantastic Aamir sir… heart touching. My best wishes to the entire team.” Apart from this, Aamir Khan Productions is launching 10 new actors including Aarush Dutta, Gopi Krishna Verma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Aayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra and Simran Mangeshkar. The film is directed by R. S. Prasanna, who earlier directed the blockbuster ‘Shubh Mangal Savdhan’. This time he is coming up with ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ with Aamir Khan Productions himself in the lead role.

Made under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ stars Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh in the lead roles. The songs of the film are written by Amitabh Bhattacharya and the music is given by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The screenplay is written by Divya Nidhi Sharma. The film is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit along with Ravi Bhagchandka. R. S. Directed by Prasanna, the film will be released in theaters on June 20, 2025.

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Trailer of Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ released, fans said- “A story of true happiness”

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The much awaited trailer of Aamir Khan starrer ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ released

Sitare Zameen Par is back with the same magic that Taare Zameen Par had created after 18 years. This time too, there will be a sweet and heartwarming story that will make hearts smile again.

Aamir Khan is back with his much-awaited family entertainer Sitare Zameen Par, which is a spiritual sequel to the 2007 superhit film Taare Zameen Par. After the release of its colourful poster, the makers have now finally released the trailer, and it is a great gift, full of love, laughter and happiness.

The tagline of the film is “Sabka Apna Apna Normal”, which talks about taking everyone along and it is going to leave a deep mark in the hearts of the audience. In the trailer, Aamir Khan is seen as a basketball coach who coaches people with mental disabilities, and this leads to a fun and inspiring story.

The trailer of Sitare Zameen Par is full of warmth and joy, with a perfect balance of love, laughter and emotional moments. This heartwarming comedy has many scenes that promise to make you laugh as well as touch your heart. What’s more, Aamir Khan Productions is launching ten new faces with this film – Arush Dutta, Gopi Krishna Verma, Sanvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Aayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra and Simran Mangeshkar.

The film is directed by R.S. Prasanna, who has previously made a great film like ‘Shubh Mangal Savdhan’. Sitare Zameen Par is the biggest project of his career, in which Aamir Khan will once again be seen in his powerful style.

‘Sitare Zameen Par’ is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, one of the most successful production houses in India. This banner has given many great and memorable films like ‘Laapata Ladies’, ‘Dangal’, ‘Taare Zameen Par’, ‘Secret Superstar’, ‘Lagaan’.

Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh will be seen in the lead roles in ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ made under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. The music of the film has been composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, while its lyrics have been written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Divya Nidhi Sharma has written its screenplay. The film has been produced by Ravi Bhagchandka along with Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit. Directed by R. S. Prasanna, the film will be released in theaters on 20 June 2025.

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A Group of Teenagers Has Started Stealing Bikes: Agripada Residents Alarmed as Police Inaction Continues

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Mumbai, May 14, 2025: A disturbing trend of bike thefts is gripping the Agripada area as a group of teenagers has allegedly been stealing motorcycles in broad daylight. In the past few days, multiple incidents of theft have been reported, sparking concern and anger among residents over what they describe as police inaction.

Surveillance footage, including one video submitted by a local resident, clearly shows a group of young individuals stealing a parked motorcycle in a matter of minutes. The thefts are happening across various locations within Agripada police jurisdiction, indicating a pattern and potential coordination among the culprits.

What’s raising eyebrows is that despite having access to CCTV footage and complaints from victims, the Agripada Police Station has not yet lodged a formal First Information Report (FIR), even after more than two weeks since the incidents began.

“I went to the station with the video, thinking that would be enough for them to take action,” said a local resident and victim whose bike was recently stolen. “But all I got were assurances. No FIR has been registered even now.”

Residents say the lack of police response is emboldening the culprits, who appear to operate without fear of being caught. The community is calling for immediate intervention from senior police officials and a more proactive approach to patrolling and investigating these thefts.

Legal experts point out that delay in filing an FIR, especially when video evidence is available, violates basic policing protocols. “The police are duty-bound to register a complaint if a cognizable offense is reported,” said Advocate Sneha Deshpande, a Mumbai-based criminal lawyer.

As anxiety grows among locals and trust in law enforcement continues to erode, the question remains: how many more bikes will be stolen before action is finally taken?

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