Explore the Stuff that Dreams are Made
Of
Teeming
with dreamers, celebrities from every walk of life, millionaires and a roiling
melting pot of cosmopolitan culture, Mumbai or Bombay as it was once called is
the stuff that dreams are made of. Mumbai pulls you into the vortex of British
architecture, the celluloid world, beaches and cuisines galore. Binoy Nazareth revels in a nostalgic dream as he recalls his roots in a
sprawling city which is the capital of the state of Maharashtra in India with
its population growing over 21 million.
Mumbai
has been the dream of aspiring actors and has always been center focus of
power, politics, fame and wealth. But it has its seamy side filled with the
largest slum population in India. With Bollywood and the most prestigious TV
industry in India, Mumbai echoes with entertainment while its financial side brims
over with commerce, industry and enterprise.
Experience the Magic of Mumbai
With
its seamless amalgamation of food, religions, music and festivities, Mumbai has
never failed to draw its citizens or visitors into its magic circle and Binoy
has been no exception. Each and every facet of this metropolitan city has been
woven into the everyday life of its inhabitants. It’s fascinating name, Bombay
was derived from Bom Bahia which means “Beautiful Bay” was named by a
Portuguese.
Binoy
Nazareth’s early upbringing has been touched by the realm of an exotic culture.
As delicious aromas waft from the local eateries and street food hawkers, Binoy
has traveled the length and breadth of 1000 flavors. Besides the popular and
tantalizing dishes made on festive days, Binoy has enjoyed the Chaat snacks.
Who can forget the luxurious experience of eating Vada pav and Pav bahaji,
muses Binoy. As a special treat, these incredible delicacies would bring
excitement, the most fulfilling and replete sense of enjoyment to his heart as
a young boy. Tickling the taste buds with exotic aromas and tempting the palate
with awesome tastes, Binoy has been swept away by the wonder and magic of
gastronomic concoctions that evolve over Murgh Malai, Chicken tikka, Dhal Bukhara, Butter
Chicken and countless aromatic dishes.
Fascinated
by the culinary repertoire of Mumbai, Binoy has indulged in a tasteful journey
and has never stopped to experiment and try his hand at whipping up famous
dishes till today. Who has not succumbed to the sweet travel of Mumbai
desserts? Binoy has floated on the sweet path of confectionaries made popular
by the wonderful ingredients and blend of various concoctions. He has tried the
awe-inspiring melt-in-the-mouth sweet dishes and a range of soul enhancing
desserts fit for the gods.
Reliving the 3 A’s of Gully Cricket
Cricket
has been an all-time favorite with Indians and Mumbai promises to hike your
cricket fever at its stadiums. Binoy takes a sneak peek into the joys of gully
cricket, a pastime of every boy, everywhere in India till today. He relives the
excitement of playing his favorite gully cricket with his everyday gang of
unruly sportsmen who applied the 3 A’s of Gully Cricket – Anytime, Anywhere,
Anyhow! Binoy goes back into his childhood fantasy of playing backyard cricket
with his trusty lieutenants. The entire game would be filled with the sounds of
battle, joy, sorrow at losing a wicket, arguments and a celebration bubbling
with who did what and when. Sometimes, Binoy recalls, they would be chased off
a particular alleyway by a scowling housewife or when their tennis ball hit one
of the windows, the sound of breaking glass would eliminate the bravado of even
the most boastful team and send them scampering away in different directions.
The gully cricket teams would appear as if by magic anytime and anywhere with
makeshift equipment like chairs or a box for the wicket, tennis balls taped up
with whatever was handy and scouting teams who searched long and hard for any
flat good stretch of ground, anywhere.
Try out Mumbai’s Non-stop
Shop-till-you-drop Expedition
Binoy
advises travelers to indulge in a delectable dining experience and top it with
a shopping expedition fit for the brave hearted. Share your romance with the
city of adventure Walk through the slums at Dharavi and go on a city tour of
Mumbai to feel the pulse of a city that never sleeps or take off into the
nightlife of Mumbai. Binoy insists that a suburban train ride is a must to feel
the humanity of the throbbing city of Mumbai. As a must, one should visit
Chowpati Jayenge Bhel Puri Khayenge where you can enjoy Bhel Puri while
watching the sunset glimmer over Arabian Sea. Binoy Nazareth wanders through a
world of nostalgia, dreams, fun, food and fantastic experiences at his favorite
city of Mumbai.
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