Shanbhag, was an iconic bookseller, according to the companys website. Strand book stall began as a book kiosk in the lounge of thenglamorous strand cinema in colaba in 1948. The strand book stall is closing but it leaves behind thousands of. This is to reduce the risk of transmitting covid19, coronavirus. Shanbhag decided to open his own store after an officious salesperson made him. Janata book store in mumbai click to get related links. The founder of mumbais famous strand book stall, late t. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. General books, competition books, janata book stall, book shops. This journalist had stepped into strand book stall, off sir pm road, in search of reference material for a project. Shanbagh had come to mumbai from a hamlet in karnataka to study at st xaviers college. A bittersweet goodbye to the iconic strand book stall in. Over the years, it expanded and moved to pm road in 1956, but it retained the name.
Mumbais iconic 70yrold strand book stall to shut shop. Strand book stall he spoke about some of the people behind the stores. Colaba offers a variety of hotels from top to bottom rung, plenty of restaurants, bars, shopping and cheap eats. Top cross word book store in vashi,mumbai asklaila. Five years ago when tn shanbhag, the founderowner of strand book stall, located near the erstwhile strand cinema in colaba mumbai became a proud recipient of the padmashri, he experienced the pleasure of having hundreds of delighted readers congratulate him. Join us as jill winebanks launches her new book, the watergate girl, with maya wiley. Friends nearly 2 months ago i went to strand book stall and purchase some. See 3 photos and 3 tips from 88 visitors to strand book stall. Starting off as a few shelves at the strand cinema in colaba, the bookshop grew into the place we know today in bora bazar at fort. Still setting store by the printed word as customers roam through the 800 sq ft store in south bombay, where books occupy every inch of available space, some can still feel the presence of its iconic owner. Strand book stall, mumbais iconic bookshop, down shutters.
Strand book stall shop no c 15 dhannur building, opposite bombay store, sir p m road, fort, mumbai 400001, mumbai, maharashtra 400001 rated 4. After 70 years, iconic mumbai bookstore to pull its. Past patrons of this store range from former prime ministers jawaharlal nehru and vajpayee to business tycoons jrd tata and dhirubhai ambani. A landmark store, strand book stall was founded in 1949 in the colaba area, moving to its current location in fort in 1953. Why mumbais strand book stall is shutting down this month.
Shanbagh had come to mumbai from a hamlet in karnataka to study at st. Join us as vivian gornick launches her new book, unfinished business, with the new republic. Feb 21, 2018 mumbais iconic 70yrold strand book stall to shut shop. Attention out of an abundance of caution sterling book house, located at 181 dr. It was this belief which drove sales at the twoshelf stall shanbagh set up at strand cinema in colaba on november. Shanbhag started his book stall as a kiosk in the erstwhile strand cinema thus the name in. Mar 03, 2018 a humble beginning outside of the then glamorous strand cinema as a mere book stall, strand book stall has certainly come a long way, and in its wake, has left a legion of loyal followers who certainly hoard fond memories of this iconic, yet unassuming bookstore, and shall continue to do so even in its premature passing. Strand book stall got its start when shanbhag opened a kiosk at colabas strand cinema in 1948. We trace mumbais very best offerings for book lovers. Iconic south mumbai book stall to shut shop mumbai mirror. In 1956, mr shanbhag acquired new and spacious premises for the book stall at dhan nur building on phirozeshah mehta road, while still maintaining the original counter at the strand cinema in colaba. It also claims that with a princely capital of rs 450 in 1948, shanbhag was the first one in the whole world to give a 20 percent discount to the reader whom he considered a kindred soul. Road, fort, mumbai 400001, will be closed to the public starting saturday 21 st march, 2020 until sunday 3 rd may, 2020. Feb 28, 2018 bookshop love the strand book stall is closing but it leaves behind thousands of readers connected by its books a writer says goodbye to the bookshop that marked the passage of his life, as it.
Opinion mumbais iconic strand book stall died long ago its only being buried this month of course, nostalgia buffs who never lamented its decline are mourning its loss. This feature explores the rise and fall, and the soul and legacy of the iconic strand book stall which operated for 70 years in. Strand book stall managed to attract book lovers from not just the city, but across the country. Colaba house, near strand cinema, lala nigam road,colaba market, colaba, mumbai.
He didnt go into the details but here is an extract from my post on the strand book festival. Shankar book stall colaba causeway, outside cafe mondegar, has a compact assortment of paperbacks, maps and guidebooks. Sheela mahal, 1st pasta lane, near strand cinema, colaba, mumbai. Strand book stall, frequented by indias famous figures, including pandit jawaharlal nehru and apj abdul kalam, downed shutters today after a run of 70 years. After being founded in 1948 as a twoshelf book stall located in the lounge area of strand cinema located in colaba, the place upscaled into a. Mumbais iconic strand book stall down shutters after 70 years.
It was the first bookshop in the world to offer a minimum 20% discount on all books. Shanbhag started his book stall as a kiosk in the erstwhile strand cinema thus the name in colaba on november 20, 1948 and moved it to its present location in 1954. Where the reader comes first is the runner line at strand who pioneered the reading culture in mumbai. The end of an era at mumbais iconic strand book stall. Shanbagh, who started it as a kiosk at colabas strand. Oct 21, 2011 colaba is the southernmost tip of bombay mumbai, and the destination of choice for most tourists who visit mumbai. We are from the us and are looking for fiction books in english.
This feature explores the rise and fall, and the soul and legacy of the iconic strand book stall which operated for 70 years in mumbai. Book lovers share their favourite memories at little bookshops like strand book stall in fort, mumbaiites discovered that reading could be affordable and. Colaba house, near strand cinema, lala nigam road, colaba market, colaba, mumbai. Colaba causeway is 1,650 feet from strand hotel, while prince of wales museum is 2,950 feet from the property. The strand book stall began as a twotable stall in colaba, 70 years ago, outside the strand cinema. After 70 years, iconic mumbai bookstore to pull its shutters down. Where can i find hangouts for book lovers in colaba or. After an officious salesperson made him feel unwelcome at a bookshop, he decided to set up his own where customers wouldnt be turned away for browsing and books were affordable. Mumbais character must be preserved times change, people change too. Our easytouse app shows you all the restaurants and nightlife options. Strand book stall, frequented by indias famous figures, including pandit jawaharlal nehru and a. I am looking to find a bookstore in the colaba area.
Founded in 1948, strand has always promoted only outstanding books in every field and was the first in the world to offer 20% discount on all books. Why mumbais iconic strand book stall is shutting conde. Were excited to partner with ny minute as we continue to provide sameday delivery for. Dear friends today i shall share my experience with you about strand book stall. The store was first set up in 1949, further south in the colaba area, but moved to its current location in fort in 1953. Join us as ken liu launches the hidden girl and other stories with andrew marantz. Losses force iconic strand book stall to shut down. Colaba is a great choice for travelers interested in architecture, history and culture.
With mumbais strand book stall closing, we take a trip down memory lane. Originally housed as a kiosk at colabas strand cinema, it moved into its present address on. Strand book stall will close shop, a day after the ninth death anniversary of its beloved owner tn shanbagh. Feb 23, 2018 opinion mumbais iconic strand book stall died long ago its only being buried this month of course, nostalgia buffs who never lamented its decline are mourning its loss. Top 10 book stores in mumbai, shops sulekha mumbai. Hello there, below are few popular book stores in mumbai please find your choice of books if not at one bookstore but in other try them out kitab khana. Chhatrapati shivaji international mumbai airport is 12 mi away. Strand turns 60, though its face t n shanbhag, a padmashri, is ailing. We looked in the bookstore in the taj and they had a small selection. The strand book stall is closing but it leaves behind. Strand book stall was founded by tn shanbhag in november 1948. The curtains came down a day after the ninth death anniversary of its founder t. In 1953 the business moved to its present location in fort, which is when it started becoming a city legend, counting among its customers luminaries like jawaharlal nehru, apj abdul kalam and rk laxman.
Nov 26, 2008 strand turns 60, though its face t n shanbhag, a padmashri, is ailing. Feb 26, 2018 after being founded in 1948 as a twoshelf book stall located in the lounge area of strand cinema located in colaba, the place upscaled into a becoming a bookstore in fort and gained a reputation. Restaurants serving street food cuisine in colaba, mumbai. Strand book stall closed down in fort, mumbai justdial.
Strand book stall, frequented by indias famous figures, including former prime minister pandit jawaharlal nehru and former president apj abdul kalam, downed shutters on february 28 after a run of. A humble beginning outside of the then glamorous strand cinema as a mere book stall, strand book stall has certainly come a long way, and in its wake, has left a legion of loyal followers who certainly hoard fond memories of this iconic, yet unassuming bookstore, and shall continue to do so even in its premature passing. The iconic bookstore was overflowing with book piles that. After being founded in 1948 as a twoshelf book stall located in the lounge area of strand cinema located in colaba, the place upscaled into a becoming a. Shanbhag, the founder of strand book stall passed away on february 27, 2009. But this should not mitigate the need to make efforts to preserve those things that have embellished the citys character.
Feb 28, 2009 strand book stall was founded by tn shanbhag in november 1948. Abdul kalam, downed shutters on wednesday after a run of 70 years. Strand book stall, mumbais iconic bookshop, down shutters after 70. It was this belief which drove sales at the twoshelf stall shanbagh set up at strand cinema in colaba on november 20, 1948, and later at its bookstore avatar in fort. Losses force iconic strand book stall to shut down after 65 years. Why mumbais iconic strand book stall is shutting conde nast. Mar 01, 2012 10 of the best books set in mumbai mumbais extraordinary colour, energy and humanity are captured in some of the most celebrated writing of the past three decades.
Strand book stall, frequented by indias famous figures, including pandit. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Here is his story via straying around many know that mr. Gala house, lala nigam road, near strand cinema, colaba, mumbai. Strand began in 1948 as a twoshelf book store in the lounge of the thenglamorous strand cinema in colaba, when mr. Strand book store was born in 1927 on fourth avenue on what was then called book row, an area that. It started in colaba, near the erstwhile strand cinema and shifted to its current location off pm road, fort, in 1954. Colaba is the southernmost tip of bombay mumbai, and the destination of choice for most tourists who visit mumbai.