Bandra, Mumbai .....connecting, creating and coexisting

A few years back when I visited Mumbai, I touched the major tourist spots in Mumbai. After a few years, now I got the chance to visit a few neighborhoods in Mumbai. Bandra is one of the most popular neighborhoods. Synonym to the residence of many Bollywood celebrity's homes. Growing up in the 90s as a kid in India, there is no way you are not exposed to Bollywood. Bollywood is not just about movies but also about star-studded life. Back then, the was no influence of social media yet heard about the affluent suburb of Mumbai Bandra where many stars reside. In the 20s people who visit Mumbai make sure to visit Bandra to see Manat Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan's home. Also, to get a glimpse of the superstar. Today's Bandra is hip utterly modern filled with a great fashion hub, great eateries, art music, and many more. Encompassed by the Arabian Sea, Bandra conjures the co-existence of cultures, communities, religions, and financial status. Where standing tall is the Mount Marry church, where Bollywood's most highly paid stars live and at the same time you will find poor people in Bandrastand searching through rags on the beach for their livelihood. 

Three Places I visited 

Mount Mary Church - This 300-year-old picturesque and serene  Roman Catholic Church also known as mount basilica was built in 1640 and rebuilt in 1760.  Dedicated to Virgin Mary it is adorably delightful with semi-gothic architecture both interior and exterior located on the top of the hill of the heart of Bandra close to the seashore. 

Bandra Bandstand Promenade

Vivacious and spirited, uniquely rocky, a mile-long boardwalk surrounded by widespread Arabian sea is a popular tourist spot as well as a jogging/walking spot for locals. It is a place you can hang out or take a hike with an opportunity to watch vivid people however, you won't find any sandy beach area here. 

Bomonjee’s Steps

Pereira Road is very close to the Mont Mary church these steps are vibrant and unique whether you just want to stroll around amidst of trees and greenery or capture some cool pictures or idle any other way.