Suketu Mehta, a native of Mumbai, gives us a glimpse of this impressive metropolis. Approaching the city from unexpected angles, it takes us into the criminal underworld of rival Muslim and Hindu gangs, follows the life of a bar dancer who grew up in poverty and abuse, opens the door to the inner sanctum of Bollywood and delve into the stories of the countless villagers who live on the sidewalks in search of a better life.