7 Must-Watch Mumbai Movies That Bring the City Alive
Salaam Bombay! – JioHotstar
A raw, emotional story of Mumbai’s street kids. Krishna, a young boy abandoned by his family, survives in the chaotic lanes of Grant Road. Friendships, danger, and small hopes shape his journey in this powerful slice-of-life drama.
Life in a… Metro – Netflix
A heartwarming take on love and loneliness in Mumbai. Different lives connect through heartbreak, secrets, and second chances. The film beautifully shows how people in a big city still crave real connections.
Dhobi Ghat – YouTube
Four lives cross in Mumbai’s busy lanes. An artist, an NRI banker, a young dhobi, and a woman’s video diaries reveal the city’s beauty and struggles. A quiet, emotional film that captures Mumbai’s soul.
City of Gold – Amazon Prime Video
A gritty tale of a mill-worker family affected by the shutdown of Mumbai’s mills. Dreams shatter, frustrations rise, and some turn to crime. A hard-hitting look at a changing city and its forgotten workers.
Bombay – Amazon Prime Video
A Hindu-Muslim love story tested during the 1992–93 Mumbai riots. As violence takes over the city, a couple fights to protect their family. A timeless film about love, unity, and hope.
Bombay Talkies – YouTube
An anthology celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema. Four touching stories—from a young boy dreaming to dance, to a man becoming a junior artist—show how movies inspire everyday lives in Mumbai.
Gully Boy – Apple TV+
Murad from Dharavi rises from tough circumstances to become a rapper. With MC Sher and Safeena by his side, he turns his struggles into music. A high-energy film inspired by Mumbai’s hip-hop scene.