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Mumbai's 'Jai Ho' Melody Road Plays Music as You Drive on Coastal Road

A unique 'Melody Road' stretch on Mumbai's Coastal Road has been inaugurated, where vehicles can hear the song "Jai Ho" as they drive. The technology uses specially designed rumble strips based on a concept from Hungary. The Hungarian Consul General explained how an Indian businessman's visit to Hungary led to the project's initiation in Mumbai. Videos of the musical road experience have garnered significant attention on social media platforms.

Key Points: Mumbai's Musical 'Jai Ho' Road Inaugurated on Coastal Road

  • Plays "Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire
  • Uses Hungarian rumble strip technology
  • Stretch on Mumbai Coastal Road
  • Social media videos go viral
  • Inaugurated by Maharashtra CM
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Mumbai gets musical road, 'Jai Ho' now a part of commute

Mumbai's new Melody Road on the Coastal Road plays the Oscar-winning song "Jai Ho" using Hungarian rumble strip technology. See the viral videos.

"This concept of melody road is pretty rare in the world... the cheapest technology comes from Hungary. - Ferenc Jari"

Mumbai, February 12

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently inaugurated the 'Melody Road' stretch from Amarsons Garden to Breach Candy on the Dharmaveer, Swarajyarakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Mumbai Coastal Road.

What makes this stretch even more special is that commuters can hear the Oscar-winning song "Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire as they drive along it. The Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road is equipped with specially designed rumble strips that generate a melody as vehicles pass over them.The concept is based on Hungarian technology.Speaking about this unique path, Consul General of Hungary, Ferenc Jari told ANI "...This concept of melody road is pretty rare in the world. There are only a couple of countries which have melody roads. But the cheapest way to set up a melody road, the cheapest technology comes from Hungary...An Indian businessman visited Hungary and incidentally he drove on the melody road. Then he approached me and asked me if we can have such a project in India. We contacted the Hungarian engineer and his team and we started preparing this project...BMC offered the coastal roads and the song has been chosen, Jai Ho and we look forward to the response of Mumbai cars..."

Videos from the Melody Road have been flooding social media, capturing widespread audience attention.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While this is a cool tourist attraction, I can't help but think of the potholes on my regular route. BMC should focus on basic road maintenance first. Let's get the fundamentals right before these experiments.
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Arjun K
Jai Ho is a global anthem, perfect choice! 🇮🇳 It's nice to see Indo-Hungarian collaboration. Our cities need more such positive, unique features. Next, maybe a road that plays Vande Mataram?
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Sarah B
Saw the videos online, looks amazing! As someone who visits Mumbai often for work, this adds such character to the city. Can't wait to experience it on my next trip. Well done to all involved.
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Vikram M
Good initiative, but I hope they've considered the noise for residents living nearby. Also, will it work at all speeds, or only at a specific one? Practical details matter.
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Kavya N
This is so cool! My kids are already excited to go for a drive. It's these small joys that make city life better. Hope it's maintained properly and doesn't become a novelty that wears off.

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