The first musical road in Mumbai is on a 500-metre stretch of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road. The distinctive road has a built-in sound system that plays the iconic song 'Jai Ho' from the movie Slumdog Millionaire when cars drive over grooves at a certain speed of approximately 60-80 km/h, producing sound through the vibration of tyres and the road. The musical experience, which could be heard in the vehicle, was launched by the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The project will be seeking to integrate innovation and road safety through the promotion of consistent speeds and driving experience.
Significance of India’s First Musical Road in Mumbai
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The musical road occupies a 500-meter portion of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road in Mumbai.
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When vehicles move through special grooves at a constant speed, it plays a tune known as Jai Ho.
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The sound is generated by tyres and road vibration, and there are no external speakers or electronic systems.
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It is the initial application of a musical road in India.
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The project will ensure road safety, as motorists will be advised to drive at a speed of about 60-80 km/h.
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The tune is audible to the drivers only when they are travelling within the recommended speed limit, and it does not encourage over-speeding.
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Posters placed before the stretch warn motorists, which serves to make traffic move easily.
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The innovation in the urban infrastructure is depicted by the project, which is a mixture of engineering and innovative design.
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The naming of the song, Jai Ho, also gives the song an emotional and cultural touch.
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The musical road makes the city of Mumbai look more modern, smart and experience-oriented in its approach to public infrastructure.
PYQs on Slumdog Millionaire Movie and Award
| Exam Type | Year (Asked/Trend) | Question | Options | Answer |
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| SSC CGL | 2023 | Who composed the song “Jai Ho”? | (A) Shankar Mahadevan (B) A.R. Rahman (C) Vishal Bhardwaj (D) Pritam |
(B) A.R. Rahman |
| Railway NTPC | 2022 | The song “Jai Ho” is from which movie? | (A) Rang De Basanti (B) Lagaan (C) Slumdog Millionaire (D) Swades |
(C) Slumdog Millionaire |
| SSC CHSL | 2021 | “Jai Ho” won the Academy Award in which year? | (A) 2007 (B) 2008 (C) 2009 (D) 2010 |
(C) 2009 |
| SSC MTS | 2020 | Who was the main playback singer of “Jai Ho”? | (A) Sonu Nigam (B) Sukhwinder Singh (C) Udit Narayan (D) Shaan |
(B) Sukhwinder Singh |
| Railway Group D | 2019 | For which category did “Jai Ho” win the Oscar? | (A) Best Original Song (B) Best Background Score (C) Best Lyrics (D) Best Music Album |
(A) Best Original Song |
| SSC CPO | 2022 | A.R. Rahman won how many Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire? | (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four |
(B) Two |
Conclusion (India’s First Musical Road Debuts in Mumbai)
The inaugural musical road in Mumbai, India, is a creative fusion of innovation, culture, and the safety of the population. The program facilitates responsible use of the roads by promoting discipline in driving by providing the experience in the form of music, in addition to improving the infrastructure in the urban areas. It points out how careful design can make day-to-day commuting more secure, smarter, and more interactive for motorists.
