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Synonymous with Mayanagri or 'The City of Dreams', Mumbai is a historic and bustling city not just for the people of India but for many well beyond the billion strong country's borders. Home to Bollywood - the world's largest film production Industry, Mumbai is diverse and glamorous. All Mumbaikars (-kar meaning a resident of in Marathi language) say that there is no place like Mumbai and there are many reasons that make them fall for their city over and over again.

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Entertainment Capital of India

Mumbai is famous as the home of Bollywood – which releases 1000 movies a year

Mumbai is the most populous city in India

It's not surprising that Mumbai is known to be the most populous city in India, given its population is over 22 million!

From Bombay to Mumbai

Mumbai was initially called Bombay.

Mumbai is home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Mumbai houses three of the most popular world heritage sites - the Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the different Victorian and Art deco buildings.

A City of 7 Islands

Mumbai was once an archipelago of seven different islands, known as Isle of Bombay, Colaba, Old Woman’s Island (or Little Colaba), Mahim, Parel, Mazagaon, and Worli.

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Entertainment Capital of India

Mumbai is the most populous city in India

From Bombay to Mumbai

Mumbai is home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites

A City of 7 Islands

Click on a Monument to find out more about this historical and vibrant city!