Bombay Baatein

This is a short welcome note, from the host Priya Piramal.

This series is filled with historically focused conversations; let's look at the future now! As Mumbaikars upgrade their way of living gliding over the coastal road, let us hear about the hard work and labour behind making Mumbai a Metropolitan. Ashwini Bhide, an IAS officer who served as the managing director of MMRDRA, and currently the head of the MMRC, has given us immense insight into the future road-map of our city.

The number one discussion during vacations, celebrations, holidays, or any occasion: What should we eat? Mumbai's food is a complete reflection of its cosmopolitan culture, but of course, each cuisine with its own Mumbai zing! Join in with Kunal Vijaykar, a multifaceted personality: broadcaster, actor, writer, advertiser, comedian, but most of all: A FOODIE! Listen to a family conversation about food, food, and more food!

Lights, Camera...Bombay! Bombay: the home of Hindi cinema aka 'Bollywood'! And who better to narrate the history, the perception, and evolution of films through the lens of Bombay than Javed Akthar, an iconic screenwriter from the duo 'Salim-Javed', and lyricist; giving us a comprehensive view of cinema through film, music, and of course Bombay.

A walk through the historic and grand hall called Mumbai, hearing from the incredible conservationist architect, Abha Narain Lambah, who has been painstakingly conserving the iconic sites, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, of Mumbai. We pass through the grand domes of C.S.T. Station or the colourful walls of Bandra, but let's hear how they came to be!

The auspicious beginning for all our milestones: Ganpati Bappa Morya! A conversation featuring the insights of the largest Ganesh Chaturthi celebration, Lalbaug, featuring their head, Assembly Organiser Mr. Sudhir Salvi. A snippet into the celebration bringing thousands of Mumbaikars together, of all sects of society. PS: This episode is in Hindi.

A deep delve into the city full of sky-high dreams, featuring a bull of Mumbai real-estate, Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani, the Founder and Managing Director of the Hiranandani Group. Mumbai's entire identity as an urbanised financial capital has been uplifted thanks to the incredibly sky-high views; and so have the lives of people. Let's find out how!