When you think of luxury, legacy, and old-money glamour in Mumbai, one name instantly surfaces — Altamount Road. Also famously known as Billionaires’ Row, this elite stretch is home to some of India’s wealthiest and most powerful families.
In a recent interview with Orry (Orhan Awatramani) conducted by renowned chef and author Suvir Saran, we got a peek into what it feels like growing up around this rarefied world.
“I’m an boy, actually!” Orry said with a playful grin. “Pure Altamount”. “I guess I took everyone’s energy! You know, like that tool in Harry Potter that sucks out the light? That was me — I sucked the youth out of everyone around me and kept it!”
Growing up in Altamount Road shaped Orry’s vibe, and it’s easy to see why. Altamount Road isn’t just any street; it’s one of the most coveted and luxurious addresses in the world, a place where history, wealth, and opulence converge.
Altamount Road, tucked into South ’s upscale Cumballa Hill, is where India’s wealthiest industrialists and billionaires choose to live, blending stunning old-world bungalows, modern high-rises, and even private skyscrapers into one leafy stretch of luxury.
Leading the line is Mukesh Ambani’s 27-storey mansion, Antilia — reportedly valued at a jaw-dropping $4.6 billion. Complete with three helipads, multiple swimming pools, a spa, and even a snow room reportedly, Antilia isn’t just a home — it’s a marvel. It’s little wonder that Altamount Road consistently ranks as one of the world’s most expensive streets.
Living on Altamount Road isn’t just about having a nice address — it’s about being part of a legendary enclave. Property rates in this area typically range from ₹56,454 to ₹1,95,503 per square foot, according to The Economic Times. To put that into perspective: a luxurious 4BHK apartment at Lodha Altamount, one of the road’s premier towers, could set you back anywhere between ₹17.46 crore to ₹40.40 crore, as per property site Square Yards.
This slight stretch of South Mumbai real estate is considered so prestigious that it’s often compared to New York’s Fifth Avenue or London’s Kensington Palace Gardens — but with its own Bombay flair.
