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Salaam Bombay!
Mira Nair's Salaam Bombay! offered an unforgettably specific interpretation of the city, one that depicted the harshness, isolation, and unforgiving nature of life in the maximum city.
Satya
The film's portrayal of the city shows its claustrophobic, grimy side but equally the freedom it provides to those who feel trapped by circumstance.
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
Sometimes this city doesn't have to be a living, breathing character. Sometimes it can just serve as home and setting for a simple rom-com between friends.
Wake Up Sid
Wake Up Sid spoke to those of us who've lived in the city without truly seeing it or experiencing its wonders. It leads to a rain-soaked closing sequence on Marine Drive where Sid has finally come into his own as has his relationship with Aisha.
Trapped
Few films in recent years personified isolation in the city quite like Vikramaditya Motwane's Trapped. The tale of a man caged in a high rise right in the heart of the city served as the perfect metaphor for all those voices lost among thousands of people whose cries for help go unheard.