I moved to Mumbai in the month of June, ten years ago, and thanks to a Bollywood-filled head I wanted to head to Nariman point, first thing, and take in the waves of the monsoon. What happened was a two-hour traffic jam, while it poured. I remember coming back to my roommate and ranting and she just giggled and said: "Welcome to Mumbai". Well, that, was the most honest advise anyone ever gave me about survival in the city.
If like me, you've been fed a healthy dose of Bollywood movies, let me debunk a few of those myths for y'all. Mumbai sure looks amazing in all those Karan Johar flicks, but hey, the reality is crowded trains, monsoon potholes and matchbox-sized apartments (of course, I love all of it).
Here goes, Mumbai Vs Bollywood!
1. Mumbai Rains = Marine Drive = False
Since this was the first lesson I learnt, let me tell you that when it rains in Mumbai it is BEST to sit at home and forget about it. The rains in the city are intense, and while Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen had a gala time on Marine Drive, dressed in pale pink and white (remember that last scene from Wake Up Sid), you best have a plan B when you see those skies darken.
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