Rails of change – India’s first Monorail through Mumbai

India’s first monorail is ready to roll in Mumbai. Seen here is stark contrast – a modern monorail rides above the vast expanse of urban slum in Mumbai (between Wadala and Chembur). Where there’s the travesty of poverty, there’s hope for modern advances and change!   Continue reading Rails of change – India’s first Monorail through Mumbai

A MUST SEE! Prithvi Theater – Mumbai

The Privthi Theater in Mumbai, is nestled away in Juhu and clearly reminds you of the love that once blossomed between Shahi Kapoor and Jennifer Kapoor. The talented and gorgeous couple founded the Prithvi theater to provide a platform for young budding theater artists. (Note: Shahi Kapoor is the son of Prithvi Raj Kapoor, the brother of Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor, and the paternal … Continue reading A MUST SEE! Prithvi Theater – Mumbai

Kalyug ke Bhagwans (Modern Gods) – Bollywood Masala and Mumbai Auto-wallahs

If you are star struck like us and visit Mumbai, make a time to communicate with an auto or taxi driver. Invariably they have ekdum andar ki masala khabar (translate – inside Bollywood gossip) for you. We have met all sort of filmy drivers in Mumbai who worked as an electrician in Shahrukh Khan’s, a plumber in Salman khan house, a tea-boy at Ranbir Kapoor’s film unit during … Continue reading Kalyug ke Bhagwans (Modern Gods) – Bollywood Masala and Mumbai Auto-wallahs

Book Review: Mafia Queens of Mumbai

S. Hussain Zaidi is no writer – he is an accomplished crime journalist and has a vast knowledge of Mumbai underworld – but he is no writer. And this book further proves this argument why crime journalist should never try to be a writer when he does not have enough content for the book. That’s our viewpoint, though he is well respected in the reading … Continue reading Book Review: Mafia Queens of Mumbai

Jannat (Heaven) At Mannat

We are crazy about Bollywood. In fact, Mumbai is Disney World for us. And if Mumbai is Disney World, then Bandra is the “Indiana Jones” ride for us. After all, all mega star Khans live in Bandra! Talking about Khans, we passed by Shahrukh Khan’s Mannat the other day. For those of you who don’t know the background about Mannat, it is a heritage building … Continue reading Jannat (Heaven) At Mannat