Romanticising Bombay with these Songs

Bombay has been romanticised in movies and songs for a long time. The city with its fast pace and unmatchable spirit has made a place for itself in pop culture. Read ahead to look at a few Bollywood songs that remind us of Bombay and bring out its essence. 

Iktara
When visiting Marine Drive you can’t help but put on this song. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the sea in the movie Wake Up Sid, this song captures the calm amidst the chaos in Mumbai.

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Deva Shree Ganesha
This song encapsulates the spirit of one of the biggest festivals in Bombay, the Ganesh Utsav. No Ganpati playlist is complete without this song and you simply have to dance on the streets to it on the evening of Ganpati Visarjan.

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In Dino
From the movie Life In A Metro, In Dino is a song that brings forth and captures what it is like to live in a big city amidst all the hustle. But at its core, In Dino is an ode to all the love stories that have blossomed amidst friends and strangers in this city.

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Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan
A love letter to the city itself, this song sums up all the quirks about living in the city of Mumbai. Speaking about the hardships, in an endearing way, this song paints a picture of life in this metropolis and is a call to embrace all that comes with it.

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Mumbai Nagariya
This song embodies Mumbai. The lyrics, "Sone ki raahon mein sone ko jagah nahi," translate to "no space to sleep on these streets of gold," acknowledging the city's relentless and competitive spirit. With its lively beat, the song is perfect for hitting the busy streets of Mumbai.

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Kabhi Kabhi Aditi
Another classic, Kabhi Kabhi Aditi, captures the beauty of friendship and is a signature Mumbai song. From the movie Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, shot in the beautiful St. Xaviers campus and Bandra Fort, your Bombay playlist will be incomplete without this song.

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