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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai civic body mayors through the years

Updated On: 19 January, 2026 08:53 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

A look back at Mumbai’s previous mayors offers an insight into the city’s civic leadership, tracing its journey from colonial Bombay to modern-day Mumbai. Over the decades, the office of the mayor has played a crucial ceremonial and civic role, reflecting the city’s evolving municipal governance and political landscape. (PICS/ FILE PIC, X)

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A look back at Mumbai’s previous mayors offers an insight into the city’s civic leadership, tracing its journey from colonial Bombay to modern-day Mumbai. Over the decades, the office of the mayor has played a crucial ceremonial and civic role, reflecting the city’s evolving municipal governance and political landscape. (PICS/ FILE PIC, X)

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A look back at Mumbai’s previous mayors offers an insight into the city’s civic leadership, tracing its journey from colonial Bombay to modern-day Mumbai. Over the decades, the office of the mayor has played a crucial ceremonial and civic role, reflecting the city’s evolving municipal governance and political landscape. (PICS/ FILE PIC, X)
<h2>Kishori Pednekar 2019-2022</h2> <p>Kishori Pednekar, born on December 25, 1962, is an Indian politician who served as the mayor of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), India&rsquo;s richest civic body from 2019-2022. She was elected unopposed and previously worked as a nurse, returning to the profession in 2020 to motivate healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. FILE PIC</p>

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Kishori Pednekar 2019-2022

Kishori Pednekar, born on December 25, 1962, is an Indian politician who served as the mayor of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), India’s richest civic body from 2019-2022. She was elected unopposed and previously worked as a nurse, returning to the profession in 2020 to motivate healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. FILE PIC

<h2>2017-2019 Vishwanath Mahadeshwar</h2> <p>Vishwanath P Mahadeshwar was a Shiv Sena leader who served as the mayor of BMC from March 2017 to late 2019. He passed away in 2023. FILE PIC</p>

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2017-2019 Vishwanath Mahadeshwar

Vishwanath P Mahadeshwar was a Shiv Sena leader who served as the mayor of BMC from March 2017 to late 2019. He passed away in 2023. FILE PIC

<h2>2014 - 2017 Snehal Ambekar</h2> <p>Snehal Ambekar, who served as Mumbai Mayor from 2014 to 2017, was notable as the first Dalit woman to hold the post and served as the city&rsquo;s first citizen during that period. PIC/ X</p>

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2014 - 2017 Snehal Ambekar

Snehal Ambekar, who served as Mumbai Mayor from 2014 to 2017, was notable as the first Dalit woman to hold the post and served as the city’s first citizen during that period. PIC/ X

<h2>2012-2014 Sunil Prabhu</h2> <p>Sunil Waman Prabhu served as the mayor of Mumbai (BMC) from March 2012 to September 2014. The 73rd mayor of the city, he is a Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader and now represents the Dindoshi Constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. PIC/X</p>

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2012-2014 Sunil Prabhu

Sunil Waman Prabhu served as the mayor of Mumbai (BMC) from March 2012 to September 2014. The 73rd mayor of the city, he is a Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader and now represents the Dindoshi Constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. PIC/X

<h2>2009 - 2012 Shraddha Shridhar Jadhav</h2> <p>Shraddha Shridhar Jadhav served as the mayor from December 1, 2009, to March 8, 2012. Jadhav, a Shiv Sena leader, was a six-time corporator. PIC/ X</p>

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2009 - 2012 Shraddha Shridhar Jadhav

Shraddha Shridhar Jadhav served as the mayor from December 1, 2009, to March 8, 2012. Jadhav, a Shiv Sena leader, was a six-time corporator. PIC/ X

<h2>2007-2009 Shubha Raul</h2> <p>Shubha Raul served as the Mayor of Mumbai from 2007 to 2009, representing the Shiv Sena. FILE PIC</p>

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2007-2009 Shubha Raul

Shubha Raul served as the Mayor of Mumbai from 2007 to 2009, representing the Shiv Sena. FILE PIC

<h2>2005 - 2007 Datta Dalvi</h2> <p>Datta Dalvi, also a Shiv Sena leader, served as the mayor from 2005 to 2007. PIC/ X</p>

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2005 - 2007 Datta Dalvi

Datta Dalvi, also a Shiv Sena leader, served as the mayor from 2005 to 2007. PIC/ X

<h2>2002 - 2005 Mahadeo Deole</h2> <p>Mahadeo Deole was the Mumbai Mayor from the Shiv Sena, serving from March 2002 to February 2005, taking over from Hareshwar Patil and succeeded by Datta Dalvi. PIC/ X</p>

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2002 - 2005 Mahadeo Deole

Mahadeo Deole was the Mumbai Mayor from the Shiv Sena, serving from March 2002 to February 2005, taking over from Hareshwar Patil and succeeded by Datta Dalvi. PIC/ X

<h2>1999 - 2002 Hareshwar Patil</h2> <p>Hareshwar Patil is a prominent Indian politician who served as the 68th Mayor of the Mumbai civic body. PIC/ X</p>

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1999 - 2002 Hareshwar Patil

Hareshwar Patil is a prominent Indian politician who served as the 68th Mayor of the Mumbai civic body. PIC/ X

<h2>1998 - 1999 Nandu Satam</h2> <p>Nandu Satam served as the Mumbai Mayor from 1998 to 1999. FILE PIC</p>

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1998 - 1999 Nandu Satam

Nandu Satam served as the Mumbai Mayor from 1998 to 1999. FILE PIC

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