Sounds and the City presents the aural DNA of major Asian cities using informative narration blended with actual location recordings from each city. Presented as a day in the city, the journey covers each city's art and architecture, history and economy, as well as shopping, dining, and places of interest. This program covers Mumbai.From its origins as a collection of islands joined by the British to the hub of the largest film industry in the world, Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, has become one of the most vibrant cities in India, the world's largest democracy.
Like the great cosmopolitan cities of the West, Mumbai has a long history that includes its incredible influence on Indian culture throughout the world through its local film industry, Bollywood. With India taking its place on the world stage as a major player, Mumbai's importance as a hub of finance, entertainment, and tourism is set to grow even further.