We explored the daily struggles of the working class in the classic 1980 film Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai (What Angers Albert Pinto?). The film was followed by a presentation by one of India’s...
The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum hosted a puppet show that explored the urban history of Mumbai through the stories of its citizens and the development of trade, migration, opportunity, and cosmopolitanism....
Mumbai’s film industry is deeply connected to and defined by the city itself—and so are the painted movie posters that have long been used to advertise Bollywood films. But modern printing techniques...
How do we incentivize public-private partnerships that operate across different social scales? In this session, we discussed how Mumbai’s public agencies can attract investors while serving the needs...
At the end of six weeks of looking at specific areas through the Meet in the Middle series, select participants from previous discussions returned to frame a manifesto for Mumbai and bring suggestions...
During the city's development—before Mumbai became Mumbai—the fish supplied by the Koli communities fed the city. Today, the Kolis face enormous challenges. Environmental pollution, fishing regulations,...
A melting pot for migrants, Mumbai’s mill communities once sparked a remarkable system of food distribution and a unique cuisine that fused diverse flavors and traditions. In this “Food and Memory”...
Whether married or dating, couples in Mumbai are often hard-pressed to find places to experience moments of privacy and spend quality time together. We held a facilitated dance workshop for couples to...