Maximum city: bombay lost & found by Suketu Mehta

Book Summary:

A native of Bombay, Suketu Mehta gives us an insider's view of this stunning metropolis. He approaches the city from unexpected angles, taking us into the criminal underworld of rival Muslim and Hindu gangs, following the life of a bar dancer raised amid poverty and abuse, opening the door into the inner sanctums of Bollywood and delving into the stories of the countless villagers who come in search of a better life and end up living on the sidewalks.
As each individual story unfolds, Mehta also recounts his own efforts to make a home in Bombay after more than twenty years abroad. Candid, impassioned, funny and heartrending, Maximum City is a revelation of an ancient and ever-changing world.

About the Author:

Suketu Mehta is an Indian-American author and journalist. Born in Mumbai, Mehta moved to the United States at a young age and later returned to India to research and write "Maximum City". The book was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and has been praised for its vivid portrayal of Mumbai's people, culture, and politics [1].

Mehta's writing often explores themes of identity, culture, and globalization, and he has contributed to various publications, including The New Yorker and The New York Times