Movies that capture the atmosphere of the city.
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Bluffmaster! (2005)
Roy, an expert con artist in Mumbai, takes immense pride in being a slick-talking, swift-thinking “bluffmaster.” But the cheeky trickster’s life takes a dramatic turn when the woman of his dreams dumps him and he is later diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Chandni Bar (2001)
The harrowing story of Mumtaz, a young woman who reluctantly takes a job as a dancer in a sleazy Mumbai bar. The film gives a realistic glimpse into the lives of women who are driven into prostitution, often under pressure from family members.
Joggers’ Park (2003)
Largely set in Mumbai’s leafy “Joggers’ Park,” a light-hearted and unconventional tale about a recently retired, very highly respected (married) judge who falls in love with a vivacious single woman young enough to be his daughter.
Salaam Bombay! (1988)
Directed by Mira Nair, this brilliant film depicts the many struggles faced by Mumbai’s street children in their daily quest for survival. Nair admirably captures the dark side of life on the streets while simultaneously reflecting the children’s remarkable tenacity and aspirations.
Traffic Signal (2007)
Inspired by the true lives of those who eke out a living from people in vehicles stopped at Mumbai’s traffic lights, this movie proffers a thought-provoking window into the tumultuous and complex world of the city’s fringe dwellers, from beggars to prostitutes.
