Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Juhu Beach in 1939: A Glimpse of the Past
A very old photo and video of Juhu Beach in Mumbai show how it looked a long time ago.
The beach was clean, with golden sand and only a few people.
Today, it is very different.
There is a lot of plastic waste, many people, and even industrial garbage.
People on social media are talking about how the beach has changed and how plastic pollution has made it dirty.
Some remember when the beach was clean and are sad to see it now.
A 1939 photograph of Juhu Beach shows a clean, uncrowded shoreline with golden sand.
A vintage video from around 50 years ago depicts a calm and clean Juhu Beach with few visitors.
Social media users have reacted strongly, noting the contrast between the past and present state of the beach.
Current issues include plastic pollution, overcrowding, and industrial waste.
The posts have sparked conversations about pollution and urbanization in Mumbai.
- Who
- Mumbai Heritage and indiathatsbharat
- What
- Shared historical photographs and videos of Juhu Beach
- When
- Photograph taken in 1939, video around 50 years old
- Where
- Juhu Beach, Mumbai
- Why
- To show the contrast between the past and present state of the beach
Nostalgia and Environmental Concern
Current State of Juhu Beach
Historical Appearance
Nostalgia and Environmental Concern
Juhu Beach in 1939 was clean, with golden sand and few visitors, featuring no food stalls, vehicles, or plastic litter.
Current State of Juhu Beach
Today, Juhu Beach is overcrowded, polluted with plastic waste, and industrial garbage.
- Year of Photograph
- 1939
- Source of Photograph
- Mumbai Heritage on X
- Year of Video
- Approximately 50 years old
- Source of Video
- indiathatsbharat on Instagram
- Current Issues
- Plastic pollution, overcrowding, industrial waste