Why is Bombay a city of dreams for some, while a city of hardship for others ? Explain.
(1) City of dreams : Bombay is rightly called a city of dreams because a number of people come from other places in search of jobs or to work in the film industry. It has become India’s film capital. In 1947, ? 756 million were invested in 50 films and by 1987 the film industry employed 520,000 people. The Bombay films have contributed in a big way to produce an image of the city. Industries provide jobs to large number of people from the neighbouring areas. It is a junction of two railways. That has increased its importance (2) City of hardships : There is an acute housing problem. A large number of migrants live in chaivls and slums. It is a costly city. It makes the lives of the poor miserable.
