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.

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