Catching a glimpse of the forgotten history of Mumbai

Capitol theatre opened in 1879 as a centre for performing arts, Tivoli. It was later converted into a movie theatre and given a new name. The historic space is now used for shooting films. (Arijit Sen/HT PHOTO)

Updated on: Dec 07, 2016 1:20 AM IST

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Capitol theatre opened in 1879 as a centre for performing arts, Tivoli. It was later converted into a movie theatre and given a new name. The historic space is now used for shooting films. (Arijit Sen/HT PHOTO)

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Pichhe dekh: The message on the wall of the abandoned building of Sarvodaya Hospital in Mumbai seems to be reminding us to look back at the times and places we have forgotten. (Arijit Sen/HT PHOTO)

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Change is constant: At some point in time, this room in the hospital used to be abuzz with activity. (Arijit Sen/HT PHOTO)

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Under cover: While many students of the municipal Marathi school no. 1 at Ghatkopar (East) may still remember the lessons they learnt, the structure certainly will soon become history. (Arijit Sen/HT PHOTO)

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How the mighty collapse: Sitaram building, one of the biggest societies near Crawford Market in Mumbai, is now reduced to ruins. (Arijit Sen/HT PHOTO)

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The green touch: The Kuldeep Silk Mill at Sakinaka Samita Complex in Mumbai may have been responsible for the silk saree that your grandmother boasts of. (Arijit Sen/HT PHOTO)

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In need of succour: The night shelter at Churchgate, which helped many a streetchildren, seems to be crying for help. (Arijit Sen/HT PHOTO)

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On duty forever: A vehicle of the enforcement department lies abandoned at Bandra. (Arijit Sen/HT PHOTO)

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Not on the right track: This railway line at Matunga certainly needs a push in the right direction. (Arijit Sen/HT PHOTO)

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Shed-ding its old image: A coach of an old goods train under the Dadar Tilak bridge is now a shelter for RPF jawans. (Arijit Sen/HT PHOTO)

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Marooned in its past: A boat filled with water lying at Palghar. (Arijit Sen/HT PHOTO)

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Cooled down over the years: This water fountain near Metro Cinema was made for horse and cattle. (Arijit Sen/HT PHOTO)

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For the love of God: The 500-year-old St John the Baptist Church at SEEPZ, Andheri. (Arijit Sen/HT PHOTO)