Started in 1920 by Baburao Kadam, it was initially known as Grand Bombay Circus. In 1947, K. M. Kunhikannan, the nephew of Keeleri Kunhikannan, merged his circus company with the Grand Bombay Circus, and renamed it as Great Bombay Circus. It became one of the largest circus companies of India, with a troupe comprising of 300 performers and 60 animals.