Although established and run by members of the Zoroastrian community, Mr. Petit wanted to ensure that the school maintained its cosmopolitan and diverse character.
B. Petit High School for Girls' as it came to be called after its savior, still maintains this cosmopolitan nature today.
The famous cine actress and singer Suraiya attended the school in the 1940s, from where she used to go for her singing and acting roles in films while still a child.
[3] Indian revolutionary leader and writer Anuradha Gandhy also attended the school.
Other alumnae include RJ Erica D'Souza, Actor Faezeh Jalali, Author Gopika Kapoor, flutist Dilshad Posnock, Illustrator Tara Anand and Journalist and Author Madhumita Murgia.