7 Best Movies That Capture The Essence Of Mumbai Perfectly

Mumbai is the city of dreams, the city that never sleeps and locals with a burning flame to realise their ambitions. The city has allured many people to its modern charm, exclusive taste and has become a motivation and inspiration for artists and writers alike. This unparalleled spirit of Mumbai, which is captured in these On Fleek films, will take you on a trajectory of Mumbai’s way of life! Read on, folks- we know you want to!

1. Wake Up Sid

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A coming-of-age masterpiece about a careless, spoon-fed, rich brat Sid Mehra in the big city reflects on how young adults navigate their lives to find their true selves. In this story, Sid changes his lazy ways and is inspired to ‘wake up’ when he goes on a spontaneous walk around the city with Aisha, an independent and ambitious woman. As we get to soak in the golden heat, the heavy rains, knee-deep water on the roads, and the struggles of the young couple trying to realise their dreams; like most people in this breath-taking city, Mumbai is brought to life, y’all! *Dreamy eyed* Refreshing, simple and heartfelt, the movie will make you fall in love with the city! Go stream it RN!

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2. The Lunchbox

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This Bombay romance which blossoms when the wrong lunch lands on the desk of a Mumbai office, starring late Irrfan Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Nimrat Kaur depicts the charming city ahh-mazingly through its handwritten letters and the local train life. Don’t we all know that Mumbai’s local trains and their dabbawalas are some of the major salvation of the city that never sleeps? *Totes* This story seamlessly weaves these crucial aspects of Mumbai together along with a quiet storm of banked emotions! To get food...for your thought, binge it now to envelope the essence of the gorgeous city with a side of romance, folks!

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3. Kaminey

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A Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra starrer, is about the lives of two brothers, who want to end their misery and lead a life of prosperity. Dichotomy follows when one brother chooses corruption to fulfill his dreams  while the other tries to better his life through hard work and honesty! Sounds enthralling, y’all isn't it? *LIT* The movie has brains and brawns, sucking you into the violent and criminal underbelly of Mumbai with its innovative cinematography, pure chemistry between the protagonists, Shahid’s double role, epic dialogues, and strong scenes that stay with you even after the movie ends. Keeping you on the edge of your seat, the movie will leave you flabbergasted, folks! 

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4. City Lights

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City Lights is an emotional journey about those countless people who come to Mumbai in the hope of  leaving their mark behind but quite often, fail to do so. It’s a story about a poor immigrant farmer who moves to this city with his family to lead a better life, however, soon realising the challenges of living in a big and glamorous city. Giving you an insight into the everyday struggles of the common man, City Lights is a definite truth in your face. The movie is touching and thought-provokingly in a sense that portrays how the city of dreams has a big share of shattered dreams too. Not to miss the brilliant performance of Patralekha and Rajkumar Rao, this one will make you teary eyed fosho, fellas! So go watch it, if you haven’t already!

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5. Dhobi Ghat

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In this drama-romance, four people from different walks of life- a washer-man who wants to become an actor, a banker-turned photographer, a painter, and a newly married immigrant find themselves connected by fate and in the constant flux of Mumbai. The city plays a major role in shaping the film and the lives of the four characters as it unfolds and gives us a reality check about the city dwellers in this wicked world. Intriguing, heartfelt, and intelligently written with impeccable acting makes it must-watch folks! *Slay* 10/10 we legit recommend so, go binge-watch away!

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6. Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

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An adorable and endearing tale of friendship, love, heartbreak and eventually going to college and growing up, this film is set in South Mumbai and the western suburbs of Bandra, peeps! A journey of discovering what true love and friendship mean; making us realize how Rats and Meow, two completely different people, can be perfect for each other in some odd, impossible, and peculiar way. Oh, how can we forget? Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na also highlights the Bandra Worli Sea Link before it was inaugurated, making it one of the very few movies to do so. *WOAH* Want a dose of light-hearted feel-good journey with the backdrop of Mumbai? Stream this now with your besties!

Watch Online Here | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

7. The Attacks of 26/11

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12 years after 26/11, the storyline of this brilliantly captured terrifying reality of the Mumbai Attacks still never fails to bring goosebumps. The movie essentially shows how the staff at the Taj Hotel, Mumbai took a chance with their lives to keep everybody safe and the extremes that families went to, to save their dear ones. With the fierce acting prowess of Nana Patekar, powerful visuals, and intense storyline, the tragedy of South Mumbai is given an eternal voice. Mumbaikars, the sight of our beloved Cafe Leopold will leave you dumbfounded for sure. *sniffling* So, grab some kleenex and brace yourself before you ride this emotional rollercoaster!

Watch Online Here | The Attacks of 26/11

So what are you waiting for? Grab some popcorn and a kickass drink as you binge away these ah-mazing movies!