Growing Up in Bombay, Discovering Its Literary Soul

Sat, 17 May 2025 18:15:04 +0000

I was born in Bombay in 1991, just before the city officially became Mumbai. My childhood memories are filled with the sensory experiences of this metropolis: the smell of vada pav from street vendors, the rhythmic clacking of local trains, and the relentless monsoons that transformed our streets into temporary rivers. But it wasn't until I turned 18 that I discovered the rich literary tradition that had been surrounding me all along.