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Aamchi Mumbai Ep. 3

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Cultures of Mumbai As we all know Mumbai is very well known for its Marathi culture such as the linguistic identities and also the 'Sanskritis' of Dabbawalas, Chawls etc. Not only the cosmopolitan aspect but its very beautiful culture & heritage makes it even more vibrant. Let us know about such cultures which are most commonly found in Mumbai.  1. The Marathi Tadka & Entertainment : Marathi language in Mumbai has got a lot of importance which is also the official language of the city. It has a vast variety of literature, dramas, poetries and a lot more. Famous writers such as Ranjit desai, Vi. Va shirwadkar (Kusumagraj) , Pu. La. Deshpande and actors such as Bal Gandharva etc have worked in Mumbai and touched the new heights in their respective fields. Dramas and the stand up comedy have a very long history in Mumbai as well as Maharashtra as a whole, Pu. La. Deshpande is considered as the father of stand up comedy in India. Mumbaikars and Maharashtrians lo