Mumbai’s Dhobi Ghat all set to wash off its old image

Dhobi Ghat, a 12-acre prime land overlooking Arabian Sea and Mahalaxmi Race Course, is all set for revamp. Of the total 5,000 structures, around 1,500 have been demolished and 850 will be razed on Friday. (KUNAL PATIL/HT PHOTO)

Updated on: Nov 25, 2016 1:01 AM IST

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Dhobi Ghat, a 12-acre prime land overlooking Arabian Sea and Mahalaxmi Race Course, is all set for revamp. Of the total 5,000 structures, around 1,500 have been demolished and 850 will be razed on Friday. (KUNAL PATIL/HT PHOTO)

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Currently, Omkar Realtors and Developers Pvt Ltd, the project developer, has got the nod from 3,500 of the total 5,000 families. (KUNAL PATIL/HT PHOTO)

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The washing area was developed during the British Raj with 731 washing pans and flogging stones. (KUNAL PATIL/HT PHOTO)

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Kids enjoy a game of cricket at Sane Guruji Nagar, before moving out. (KUNAL PATIL/HT PHOTO)

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The vacant houses of the residents who left their houses at Sane Guruji Nagar at Dhobi Ghat in Mumbai. (KUNAL PATIL/HT PHOTO)

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Ramesh Laxman Dadavkar packs his belongings items as he prepares to vacate his house. (KUNAL PATIL/HT PHOTO)

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Dadavkar has been living in the area for 32 years. (KUNAL PATIL/HT PHOTO)

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It’s the last day for these children at a local anganwadi. (KUNAL PATIL/HT PHOTO)

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A women dries the clothes at Sai Baba Nagar at Dhobi Ghat. (KUNAL PATIL/HT PHOTO)

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The entire area will soon house skyscrapers. (KUNAL PATIL/HT PHOTO)