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Khar Danda

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Khar Danda is a major village on the Salsette Island of Mumbai, India. Located on the north western coast of Bandra district. It is a fishing village inhabited by the Koli & East Indian Catholics who are also the original inhabitants of the city and suburb of Mumbai. This village is famously known for its quaint fishing business, modern piers, colorful fishing vessels and traditional homemade soft liquor extracted from fermented fruits known as Sara, in ancient hindi known as Sura (alcoholic drink). It has known to be the safest and peaceful place in Mumbai for livelihood. It is also an eponym to Khar Road. One of the oldest settlements in Mumbai and the original inhabitants of Mumbai have been living here for centuries. Khar Danda is a popular location considered while shooting Bollywood, Hollywood movies and documentaries. Several blockbuster movies have been shot here including Akshay Kumar's Special 26.

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Khar Danda
Mumbai Coastal Road - Phase II, Mumbai H/W Ward (Zone 3)

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Mumbai Coastal Road - Phase II
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Maharashtra, India
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