Kamal Ghorui
Imagine driving through a road and suddenly music starts to play on the road. Sounds interesting and unique, right? Well brace yourself for the unique experience as India has got its first ever Musical Road on one of Mumbai’s most iconic routes, the coastal road. As tires run through the road, a familiar tune plays from the road. So, on 11 February 2026, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) introduced a 500-metre stretch on the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde were also present during the unveiling event. In fact, they also took a drive along the stretch to experience the musical effect firsthand.This is not your normal road anymore as it literally sings the globally-famous melody of “Jai Ho” as you drive over it. Let’s find more about this new musical update:Where is the magic happening?The musical magic is taking place on the carriageway between Nariman Point and Worli. As the tyres of the vehicle roll over the grooves at the right speed (around 70–80 km/h), the interaction creates vibrations.Those vibrations turn into sound waves and the tune plays inside your car cabin!It completely depends on speed and tyre friction. If you go too slow or too fast, the tune will fade.Why “Jai Ho”?The music isn’t a random choice. It was chosen for its patriotic theme and global recognition. Jai Ho is composed by Academy Award-winning artist A.R. Rahman for ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. In fact, the music maestro himself drove and made a video on the road. He shared his experience on X and wrote:India’s First Musical road ⚠️ Mumbai’s got a new “musical road” grooves carved in just right to play #JaiHo song when cars zip over at the perfect speed. FeaturesSignboards are put before the musical strip so that drivers can adjust their speed. It encourages safer driving habits.The idea of musical roads has roots in other countries like Japan, Hungary, South Korea and the UAE. These countries too have musical roads.This road is an engineering marvel. Experience It’s an interesting experience. When your vehicle is at the right speed, suddenly your car becomes a musical instrument on wheels. The tires are grooving, creating joyful music. There’s something surreal about this musical road. Whether you’re a Mumbaikar or just a curious traveller, this is one drive you can’t miss out on.Travel Tips Best Time to Visit: It is suggested to visit when the traffic is lighter. Preferably early mornings or late evenings as you can hear the tune nice and clear.Exact location: Right after emerging from the Nariman Point → Worli tunnel on the northbound Coastal Road.Mumbai’s musical road is more than just a gimmick or an offbeat attraction. The road also celebrates engineering creativity. So next time you are in Mumbai, do not forget to drive on this musical road!
