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Mumbai city, previously known as Bombay is the capital city of Maharashtra a metropolitan city, Mumbai is the second most populated city in the World. It lies on the west coast and is known for its deep natural harbor. The neighboring urban areas - Navi Mumbai and Thane are part of Mumbai. "Alpha World City" was the title given to Mumbai in the year 2009 as it is the richest city in South and Central Asia with the highest GDP rate. It boasts of busiest port handling major Indian foreign trade and International airport. The Mumbai stock exchange is ranked as the third largest in the world. Introduction to Mumbai is incomplete without mentioning 'Bollywood' - the biggest Indian film industry which produces maximum number is movies in the world annually.

Mumbai is in all ways a mega-city driven by power, wealth, glamour and fame which attracts people to give shape to their dreams and aspirations. But it is also a city with strong historical links, wonderful British architecture, museums, beaches, places of worship, and above all, a true galaxy of stars where Bollywood reigns supreme. It is said that every train that comes to Mumbai brings on it hundreds of people from across India who are not only drawn to ‘experience’ the city’s mesmerising attractions but would also like to make it their home. A city of diverse cultures and a melting pot of commerce, industry, entertainment, enterprise, and politics, Mumbai’s trysts with wealth and fame have, however, been recent. It wasn’t a cosmopolitan finance centre to begin with. Its history has witnessed several shifts in power, and the seven islands changed hands frequently.