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Things to do in Mumbai
Formerly known with the British name Bombay, Mumbai is the largest city in India and the capital of the Maharashtra state. Mumbai is a metropolis, a cultural headquarters, a commercial powerhouse, a liberal and modern melting pot, all at once. The city is made up of seven islands where skyscrapers, villas, and 5-star hotels tower beside slums and shanties. The “Mumbaikans”, the name for the citizens of Mumbai, are a fascinating mix of ethnicities, levels of wealth, and status. This diversity reflects in the steady stream of cultural activities, shows, and performances. The city is also the epicenter for the Hindi film industry, called Bollywood, which has the largest production of films in the world.