Question

"Bombay is described as a city of dreams". Why?

Answer 1

Bombay is known as a 'mayapuri', a 'City of Dreams' for the following reasons: Despite its overcrowding and lack of sanitation facilities, a continulous stream of migrants pours in the city of Mumbai, i.e., erstwhile Bombay. ... Also, Bombay has historically been the centre of the Hindi film industry.

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Answer 2

Bombay is known as a 'mayapuri', a 'City of Dreams' for the following reasons: Despite its overcrowding and lack of sanitation facilities, a continulous stream of migrants pours in the city of Mumbai, i.e., erstwhile Bombay.