Mumbai City by a Mumbaikar

Mumbai - India’s largest city

Mumbai, formally known as Bombay is the most populous city in India. Located on a deep natural harbor, Mumbai is the country’s foremost port and has long been a thriving Centre for industry and commerce. Since in the early 1990’s Mumbai’s economy has grown by leaps and bounds and an increasing level of international investments has strengthened Mumbai’s global connection. Mumbai is best known for its thriving film and TV industry.

Also known as the Island city

By 1800, Bombay was fast surpassing the cities of Goa and Cochin to become the leading port on India’s west coast. In early East India Company days, it has been isolated from the mainland, which was ruled by Marathi, but after their defeat by British in 1818, Bombay became a gateway to India.

Mumbai is located on islands and reclaimed land at the mouth of the Ulhas River. Mumbai has many places to attract interested visitors as well as tourists who want to tour around. Mumbai’s historical attraction to immigrants from across India means that many languages are spoken on its streets. The most common languages spoken being Hindi and Marathi, the Bambaiya Hindi ,a colloquial blend of Hindi, Marathi and English is used commonly to bridge language barriers.

 

Top attraction in Mumbai- 

Gateway of India

Gateway of India is perhaps the most iconic structures of Mumbai built by the British as a ceremonial entrance to the city. Gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of King George 5 and Queen Mary. 

Bollywood has always played a major in displaying Mumbai’s historic places on screen. Domestic places that speak volumes about the city’s class differences are present in Kundan shah’s Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro(1983).