Malad (Pronunciation: [maːlaːɖ]) is a suburb located in North Mumbai.

In the 16th century, Malad consisted of a number of villages including Orlem (also known as Valnai), Kharodi, Rathodi, Malwani, Marve, Aksa, Madh and Chincholi.

[citation needed] The Purav's and Pathare's from the SKP community are still living in Chincholi bunder and Malvani village area of Malad.

Ahead of Aksa Beach, is the hidden and relatively lesser known vital landmark, which is the Malad Fort a.k.a.

The fort overlooks the Arabian Sea and was captured by the Maratha Empire, from the Portuguese in 1739.