What is wrong about Mumbai?

 EVERYTHING !

• Already overpopulated, yet new housing complexes and skyscrapers coming up everywhere

• Horrible Roads. We should lease it to NASA for simulation for riding on Moon or Mars.

• Horrible peak hour traffic.

Overcrowded local trains during peak hours.

• Every Monsoon, we are subject to this.

Inspite of repeated promises from the Municipal Corporation every year before monsoon, that there would be no water logging, we, Mumbaikars, are like this. YEAH RIGHT !

• City bursting at it’s seams and now Mumbai is almost starting to encroach on Lonavala in the near future. We have already encroached on Panvel and beyond.

• Alarming Real Estate prices : For Example : A new residential complex named Vasant Oasis, located just a stone’s throw from where I live. The prices of apartments:

2 Bedroom Hall Kitchen : Rs. 3 Crores + (Almost half million $)

3 Bedroom Hall Kitchen : Rs. 4 Crores + (More than half million $)

• Crumbling Infrastructure and shoddy construction.

This happened during the recent monsoon at a residential complex which was a fairly new construction. And the blame game goes on forever.

I can go on and on with what is wrong with Mumbai, but that being said, having lived in Mumbai all my life, I would never trade places with any other city.

• The variety of food for everyone.

• Awesome Public Transportation.

Local Trains : The City’s Lifeline.

• Mumbai Nightlife

• Has it’s own open spaces and greenery.

• Has it’s own beaches.

Manori Beach

Juhu Beach

Girguam Chowpatty Beach

• The City that never sleeps and is safest for women as compared to most of India.

As I always keep saying:

“Mumbai is like a drug, one whiff of it and you will always keep coming back for more and be addicted for life.”

Pravasi Meet Thanks for the A2A

Pic Credits : Cellphone camera and Google Images

How many beaches are there in Mumbai?

 Mumbai has around 20+ beach including Main Mumbai City and Navi Mumbai small and Major beach

⭐In Mumbai main city

1. Aksa Beach

2. Dana Pani Beach

3. Erangal Beach

4. Chowpatty Beach (Girgaon Chowpatty)

5. Gorai Beach

6. Juhu Beach

7. Madh Island Beach

8. Manori Beach

9. Marve Beach

10. Suruchi Beach (near Vasai Road)

11. Uttan Beach

12. Versova Beach

⭐Near Navi Mumbai

13. Danda Beach

14. Kegav Beach

15. Mankeshwar Beach, Uran

16. Pirwadi Beach

17. Uran Nagav Beach

So overall Juhu, Versova, Aksa, Marve Beach, Girgaon Chowpatty Beach are the prime spot and busier beach during the weekend

Chowpatty Beach, Commonly known as Girgaon Chowpatty, is the iconic public beach in South Mumbai, heart of the city, situated at the northern end of Marine drive, celebrated for its vibrant sunset views cultural significance and bustling street food.

Interesting fact is Juhu Beach spanning around 6 km, Mumbai’s most famous and accessible beach, known for vibrant street food like bhelpuri.

Juhu beach is also known as Beverly Hills of Bollywood because many celebrities visit and frequently spotted this beach due to its proximity from home, entertainment hub. Celebrities often used these cost is scratch for morning jogs or evening strolls.

What is normal in Mumbai, but weird in other places?

 Few Random facts

1. People mind their business.
2. Girls can roam in the city at midnight without worrying of safety.
3. Getting decent 1bhk in south Bombay even in budget of Rs 60–70k per month is a challenge.
4. Self discipline: People stand in queue on their own while waiting for taxi, bus and metro etc.
5. People love helping each other. Nobody sneaks into your business, but as soon as you ask for help, mumbaikar will go to any extent and help you.
6. Mumbai BMC budget is greater than the budget of several countries.
7. Wanna Celebrate- let's go to Marine Drive.
8. Feeling Sad- No worry, let's go to Marine Drive.
9. Wanna Peace- let's go to Marine Drive. In short- People Love Marine Drive.

Which Bollywood actor has a huge mansion in Mumbai?

 Almost every bollywood actors and actresses own huge and multiple houses from Salman Khan to Arjun Kapoor, from Kriti Sanon to Deepika Padukone. Here, are some famous mansions of bollywood stars-

●Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Nawab:

Recently, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has built himself an opulent new home in Mumbai. Nawaz has named his bungalow, located on Yari Road, ‘Nawab’ in the memory of his father. Approximately, the bungalow costs around Rs 12 Crore.

His hardwork pays off once he told to media “Today my bathroom is as big as the house I once lived in”.

●SRK's Mannat:

SRK bought the house in 2001 for Rs 13.32 crore. Currently valued at approx Rs 200 crore, Mannat is a constant on the Bollywood celebs most expensive homes. It is a 6-storey high, a sea-facing house that comes with its own gym, swimming pool, gaming room, walk-in wardrobe, a huge library and has been declared a heritage site.

Salman Khan was offered Mannat before Shah Rukh Khan but Salman's dad Salim Khan said: ' What you do alone in such big banglow?' so, he changed decision.

●Big B's Jalsa:

Amitabh Bachchan has five houses in Mumbai. But the one he resides in, Jalsa, is the most famous of all, where he has been living for more than three decades. However, this house was not built by him. It was a gift from director Sippy for his fabulous performance in Satte Pe Satta movie. The house is roughly valued between Rs 100 crore and Rs 120 crores.

Please, someone gift me banglows and expensive cars like Sippy sir gifted banglow to Big B 🤣

Are Mumbai Central and CST the same location?

 •No, Mumbai Central (MMCT) and Mumbai CST are not the same location, they are different stations in Mumbai.

•Mumbai Central is located near the Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro Station and nearby area-Byculla, whereas Mumbai CST locates near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Wankhede Stadium

•Mumbai Central comes under Western Railways whereas Mumbai CST comes under Central Railways

•Mumbai Central Station mainly handles trains to Gujarat, Rajasthan,Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, whereas Mumbai CST operates trains to Goa,South India, Central India,West Bengal,Odisha.

•Within Maharashtra it operates to other destinations like Pune, Kolhapur, Sawantwadi, Solapur, Nanded, Nagpur, Manmed, Sai Nagar Shirdi and Dhule

•Just like in India, different railway terminals operate trains to different regions.

•Howrah Jn & Sealdah

•New-Delhi & Anand Vihar Terminal

•Chennai Central & Chennai Egmore

•Now Mumbai CST is officially known as Mumbai CSMT (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus)

What are the first five things that come to your mind when someone mentions Mumbai?

 

• Vada Pav: It’s considered to be the Indian version of the famous “burger”. One can get it in Rs 10–15. Toothsome indeed!

• Bollywood(India’s Film Industry): The reason why so many aspirants flock from different parts of the country to this metropolis every year in order to fulfill their dreams.

• Marine Drive: Just spending some time, besides experiencing the cool sea breeze, here with a loved one(s) is a rewarding experience in itself.

• Rains: No one can deny their importance. A Mumbaikar eagerly waits for it after June first week, every year.

• Local trains: The most vital means of public transport which ferries about 4 million passengers every day throughout the year, and indirectly contributes to the economy of Mumbai as well as the nation.

Some other notable mentions:-

• Ganesh Chaturthi: That time of the year when the entire city transforms into one mega carnival and chants of “Ganpati Bappa Moraya” reverberate in your ears.

• Dabbawalas(Tiffin Carriers): These noble and hard-working souls always ensure that millions of office-goers get to relish their tiffins. Also, the efficiency with which they work is truly commendable.

• Gateway Of India: This iconic structure is reminiscent of the erstwhile British Era. Also not to forget, it’s the most popular tourist destination in the city.

• Foodie’s and Shopper’s Paradise: Whether it is about having a cutting chai(tea at a roadside stall) or feasting at a posh fine-dining restaurant, Mumbai has all the options available. The same applies for the shoppers who wish to buy branded clothes and accessories at pocket-friendly prices. Palladium or Fashion Street; The Taj or Khau Galli(Eat Street); you name it, we have it! :)

• Friendly nature of the locals: Be it a natural calamity or a man-made disaster, we always come forward and extend our help and support to those affected.