Anand Mahindra discovers Freddie Mercury’s Mumbai connection where the legend stayed and played music.
Accompanied by his 7-year-old grandson, Mahindra visited Dadar Parsi Colony, a key area in Mumbai’s Parsi community. This is where the legendary Freddie Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara, would spend his holidays, taking a break from his strict boarding school, St. Peter’s in Panchgani.
The highlight of the trip was meeting with Freddie’s nephew, Jangir. A walk through the singer’s old stomping ground, coupled with a glimpse into his personal belongings – like the vintage record player now repurposed as a cabinet – was like stepping into a time capsule.
In his post, Anand Mahindra shared that he had the chance to see “memorabilia, including the old record player where Freddie would occasionally play his favorite tunes.” He revealed that he reached out to his friend, architect Hafeez Contractor, to facilitate the introduction to Freddie Mercury’s relatives in Mumbai. This connection was especially meaningful to Mahindra as it was arranged to delight his 7-year-old grandson, who is an avid admirer of the late singer. Mahindra orchestrated the visit to offer his grandson a glimpse into the early life of his musical hero.
Reflecting on the experience, Mahindra ended his post with a heartfelt sentiment: “Mumbai is special; it’s filled with untold stories waiting to be discovered…”
