Mumbai is often called the city of dreams as well as the city that never sleeps. From business to Bollywood, food to fashion, Mumbai is still a magnet for ambitious people from around the country.
On Wednesday, the hashtag #MumbaiIn3Words began to trend. Social media users let their feelings about the city pour out. Some of their messages were hilarious, others bitter-sweet. Just like Mumbai.
On Wednesday, the hashtag #MumbaiIn3Words began to trend. Social media users let their feelings about the city pour out. Some of their messages were hilarious, others bitter-sweet. Just like Mumbai.
No bachelor tenants. #MumbaiIn3Words
— Ashish Shakya (@stupidusmaximus) November 12, 2014
#MumbaiIn3Words City of Antilla.
— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) November 12, 2014
Moving to Delhi #MumbaiIn3Words
— GoudSaraswatCatholic (@sidin) November 12, 2014
Safer than Delhi #MumbaiIn3Words — TIMES WOW (@timesn0w) November 12, 2014
Dig. Repair. Repeat. #MumbaiIn3Words
— Madhuri Banerjee (@Madhuribanerjee) November 12, 2014
Reaching in 5! #MumbaiIn3Words
— Suezelle D'Costa (@suezelle) November 12, 2014
#MumbaiIn3Words Traffic me hoon
— Gappistan Radio (@GappistanRadio) November 12, 2014
#MumbaiIn3words Lights! Camera! Action
— Karishma (@karishmau) November 12, 2014
Bombay was better. #MumbaiIn3Words
— lindsay pereira (@lindsaypereira) November 12, 2014
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