Mumbai, India: Life in Dharavi and Beyond | Slums, Leather Workshops, Bollywood

Mumbai, or ex-Bombay as some might know it is truly a city of contrasts. Famous for being the backdrop of Shantaram and Slumdog Millionaire, the city’s poor and millionaires live a few blocks from each other and slums like Dharavi are more popular than Taj Mahal. In Dharavi, amidst dirt and overpopulation, a private, affordable school offers hope through education. Explore Kamathipura, Asia's largest red-light district and its gangs, and witness Dharavi's vibrant economy fuelled by leather bag workshops and recycling. We’ll walk through Mumbai's bustling streets, see packed restaurants, and ride its crowded trains. Marvel at stunning sunsets while learning about into India's rich religion scene and the vibrant world of Bollywood. Join me to explore how India lives today!

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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Mumbai!
02:07 Kamathipura, Asia's largest red light district
08:30 Dharavi, one of the world's biggest slums with vibrant street food
11:12 Filming locations of Slumdog Millionaire
14:53 Why hasn't anyone seen the film?
16:06 Revenue from tours in Dharavi
17:42 Education in the Dharavi slum
21:17 Exploring a typical slum house
25:12 The future of Dharavi
30:00 Art and crafts: Painting clothes and making clay pots
33:10 Dharavi's economy: leather and recycling
43:22 Fighting for rights in the slums
47:27 Improvements in the slums over the past 7 years
49:12 Air quality in Mumbai: Flamingo paradox
50:34 Conversations with Dharavi residents
53:58 India's religions and their conflicts
55:32 Café Leopold, a famous spot from Shantaram
57:03 Bollywood, Tellywood, and the world of Indian cinema
1:00:38 Mumbai's luxury neighbourhoods
1:04:39 Challenges in Dharavi’s renovation
1:07:09 Exploring Bombay's historic center
1:12:57 A unique children's playground featuring a concrete airplane
1:14:57 Why did I come to India?
1:16:37 The world's most beautiful train station
1:25:27 Experiencing rush hour in a second-class train carriage
1:28:24 Watching the sunset over Mumbai
1:29:42 Public spaces and sanitation issues
1:32:29 The stark contrasts of Mumbai: Rich vs poor, luxury versus slum
1:33:33 Conclusion