Aamchi Mumbai
I am currently reading Suketu Mehta's "Maximum City". For a person from Mumbai, it is a floodgate of memories opening up. He hasn't missed out on anything...every single detail that is quintessentially Mumbai is in the book. He takes me back through all those years of growing up as a part of that vibrant city which becomes integral to you.Through the ugliness in the city and the beauty of its people, Mumbai is a city that pulsates in you.At least for me....wherever I might be....I could never change my innate identity as a Mumbaiite.
posted by second_wind @ 10:08 PM
10 Comments:
Mumbai... whether you love it or hate it, you certainly will miss it...
I just finished reading Maximum City for the second time and you are completely right. He has almost taken a laundry list of "things to mention" and come out with the goods. He could have interwoven it some more but thats OK.
@seashells: so .... do u love or hate?
@yatzgad: Thats true..he has delivered indeed.
Been there just twice. For now, it's a love-hate relationship.
@second_wind: Mumbai is a pain in the ass when you're around there and an ache in the heart when you ain't.
Very eloquently put on a truck:
Mai hairaan, tu pareshaan phir bhi mera Bharat (replace with "Mumbai") mahaan.
I have never really been to Mumbai - just changed airports there and did not get a feel for Mumbai doing that. I really should visit sometime. Will ask Pooh bear to take me with her sometime :)
so whats the deal with that red face ? is that a indian version of a french mime ?
seashells:For someone just passing by, Mumbai seems to be more flawed ...thats what I have heard most people say
yatzgad : that is so apt :)
cherie:you definitely should the next time you visit
fosix: contact 1800- suketu-"mehta"
dont like bombay too much... too crowded and humid for me... of course, it could be as you say, a passer-by's impression...
@fosix:....thats OK...Mumbai'll survive :P
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