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The Jehangir Art Gallery is Mumbai (India)’s most famous art gallery and a tourist attraction. It was founded by Sir Cowasji Jehangir at the urging of K. K. Hebbar and Homi Bhabha. It was built in 1952. Managed by the Bombay Art Society, the entire cost of this mansion was donated by Cowasji Jehangir. This gallery is situated at Kala Ghoda, behind the Prince of Wales Museum and has four exhibition halls. A mammoth institution in itself, its history is linked with the renaissance of Indian art. The complex also has the popular cafe of Samovar, which is reminiscent of the 70's socialist culture. It also houses natesans,the country's oldest licensed antique dealers. Entry is free.
[edit] References in Popular Culture
The art gallery and the Samovar restaurant were featured in the 1975 Bollywood film Chhoti si Baat. It was the favorite hangout spot for Arun, Prabha, and NArgesh during lunchtime.
