Why did India’s biggest film industry take root in Mumbai? From the first silent film screenings to the dream factories of Girgaum, this episode of A Century of Stories: India, brought to you by IDFC First Bank, traces the fascinating story of how Bombay became Bollywood.
Join host Kunal Vijayakar in conversation with heritage expert Bharat Gothoskar as they explore:


The rise of cinema halls in Grant Road


The studio boom in Dadar and Andheri


How the partition shifted India’s film power to Bombay


The evolution from black-and-white reels to Netflix and OTT

This is the story of how Mumbai became more than a city—it became a screen where India saw itself.

Why did India&rsquo;s biggest film industry take root in Mumbai? From the first silent film screenings to the dream factories of Girgaum, this episode of&nbsp;A Century of Stories: India, brought to you by IDFC First Bank, traces the fascinating story of how Bombay became Bollywood. Join host Kunal Vijayakar in conversation with heritage expert&nbsp;Bharat Gothoskar&nbsp;as they explore:
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This is the story of how Mumbai became more than a city&mdash;it became a screen where India saw itself.

Join Kunal Vijayakar and Cyrus Broacha as they unravel the enchanting stories of India's last century. From groundbreaking innovations to cricketing legends, A Century of Stories is a captivating blend of humour and history, inviting you to relive and discover the tales that shaped modern India.

🎙️ Innovation & Achievement, hosted by Kunal Vijayakar 
🎙️ Cricket and Beyond, hosted by Cyrus Broacha

Join Kunal Vijayakar and Cyrus Broacha as they unravel the enchanting stories of India's last century. From groundbreaking innovations to cricketing legends, A Century of Stories is a captivating blend of humour and history, inviting you to relive and discover the tales that shaped modern India. 🎙️ Innovation &amp; Achievement, hosted by Kunal Vijayakar 🎙️ Cricket and Beyond, hosted by Cyrus Broacha