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Vile Parle
Vile Parle Location of Vile Parle in Mumbai and India
Coordinates	19°06′N 72°51′E / 19.10°N 72.85°E / 19.10; 72.85
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)

Vile Parle (Marathi: विलेपार्ले), also known as "Parle", is a suburb of Mumbai. Vile Parle is also the name of the railway station in this suburb, on the Mumbai suburban railway on the Western Railway (India) railway line. Vile Parle acts as a very strong base of Marathi Population.

[edit] Geography

Vile Parle is divided into two parts: Vile Parle (East) and Vile Parle (West) separated by the western railway line. The east-west boundaries of Vile Parle are from Juhu (West) to Sahar, Andheri (East).

[edit] History

The name 'Ville Parle' is derived from the names of small villages that included Irlai and Parlai villages. Irlai is now Irla a few square block area west of the Parle railway station and bounded by the S.V. Road on the west. Around 1897, some of the rich businessmen came down to the Western Suburbs and bought real estate on a large scale. Some middle class families and government officers also came to Vile Parle to settle down. The railway station was built in 1906 or 1907. Parlai may have become (Parle)Vile Parle with a dedicated Rly. station at this time.

Respectable families have contributed to the culture and infrastructure. In 1921, Parle Tilak Vidyalaya was founded as a tribute to the late Shri Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. In 1924, Lokmanya Seva Sangh (Tilak Mandir) came into existence. Both of these institutions have greatly contributed to the education of a younger generation of Vile Parle residents to make them the responsible citizens of this country, by founding Parle College (now called as Sathaye College) in 1959 as well as M.L. Dahanukar College of Commerce, Mulund College of Commerce and Dahanukar Institute of Management. Instruction is available in Marathi and English.

In 1928 Vile Parle Flying Club was founded in Juhu area and in 1932 late Shri J. R. D. Tata landed his 'Pussmoth' plane at the Juhu Airport. Vile Parle has several social and business houses known internationally, such as Parle Biscuit Factory and the Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple (ISKCON).

Up to the 1970s, the area around Vile Parle used to be mostly rice fields with bunds built around them for people to walk. Starting in the late 70's the area was transformed as the real estate boom pushed northward of Mumbai. At that time the area consisted of just a few hamlets, and the population was mostly Maharashtrian. After the transformation, Gujarati and Marwari communities settled in the area. The area was later patronised by the film community, including many Marathi thespians, as it was near Juhu.

[edit] Entertainment

The cultural activities in Vile Parle started around 1927 when some of the artists founded 'Natyapremi Mandal' performing Marathi historical and social dramas on stage.

Vile Parle has four famous drama theaters:

• Deenanath Natyagruha.(Vile Parle East)
• Bhaidas Sabhagriha.(Vile Parle West)
• Prithvi Theatre for Marathi, Hindi and Gujarati plays to perform.(Vile Parle West)
• ISKCON Auditorium, ISKCON Temple, Juhu. (Vile Parle West)

Vile Parle has various Cinema Multiplexs.

• Sun City Multiplex, Vile Parle(E)
• Chandan Cinema, Juhu
• PVR Multiplex, Juhu

Vile Parle is host to the famous Juhu Beach of Mumbai. Many Indian Entertainers reside in Juhu,(Vile Parle West)

[edit] Business

One of the leading Indian brands of confectionery and biscuits, Parle Biscuits was started in Vile Parle. There is still a factory in Vile Parle East and it is commonly known as Parle Biscuit Factory.Vile Parle also houses the Garware plastics factory. Many prominent IT companies as well as other companies are situated in Vile Parle.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Cultural activities

Sanyas Ashram

Vile Parle is a hub of cultural activities throughout the year. Dinanath Mangeshkar Sabhagrugha, one of the oldest and prestigious auditoriums in Mumbai, showcases Marathi theater and music programs. Institutions like Lokmanya Seva Sangh, Nadkari Sabhagruha and Parle Tilak Vidyalaya have been assisting programs since 1922. Activities include Majestic Gappa (a forum where prominent personalities from all fields are open-interviewed) , Bal-Jallosh (cultural activities for children), matrimonials, counselling for parents and students and many more.

Kala Gurjari is a cultural organization, promoting various forms of arts. They organize various cultural programmes at their office (next to Khasiyat Restaurant, D.J. Road, Vile Parle (W)), or Juhu Jagruti Hall at the Mithibai Commerce College, or in the Bhartiya Vidyabhavan, Andheri's campus

[edit] Educational Institutions

Parle Tilak Vidyalaya English Medium School, one of the many schools in Vile Parle

Vile Parle is also known for its numerous educational institutes including:

• Madhavrao Bhagwat High School
• Vile Parle Mahila Sangh - Various Academic Institutions are associated with VPMS.
• Parle Tilak Vidyalaya
• Airport High School & Junior college of Science & Commerce
• Jamnabai Narsee School
• Mithibai College
• Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics
• Dwarkadas J.Sanghvi College of Engineering
• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management and Higher Studies-NMIMS Deemed University
• Chatrabhuj Narsee memorial school
• Sathye College
• R.N.Shah High School

[edit] Miscellaneous

Postal codes for Vile Parle are 400057 for east and 400056 for west. There is a huge slum area called Nehru Nagar in JVPD Scheme. There is a famous temple Sanyas Ashram in Vile Parle West where many famous movies have been filmed. Also in Vile Parle (East) there is a Huge residencial colony named "New Airport Colony" which is for the employee of NAA & Metrological Department, the Colony is Divide in A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H & O lines. out of this "F" line is located few meters away from main colony. There is also a community center kids and adults.

[edit] External links

• Parle Online
• MyVileParle.com

Coordinates: 19°06′N 72°50′E / 19.1°N 72.833°E / 19.1; 72.833