Mumbai Central(2016)
Mumbai Central is a 2016 Hindi drama film directed by Karan Radhakrishna. The lead cast includes Rajshri Deshpande, Chetanya Adib, and Jhuma Biswas. The story follows Gauri, a young girl from a Himalayan village who moves to Mumbai and is forced into prostitution. The film highlights the brutal reality of human trafficking in India. It received mixed reviews for its screenplay but was praised for its honest portrayal of a difficult subject. The film was produced by Bridge Art Films and released on March 18, 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe
- Theatrical Release
- 18 March 2016
- Director
- Karan Radhakrishna
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A young innocent girl named Gauri leaves her Himalayan village for Mumbai. She dreams of a better life. But she is tricked by a trafficker and sold into a brothel. She must fight to survive and find a way to escape.
“Her innocence was the first thing they sold.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in real locations across Mumbai, including the actual Mumbai Central railway station, to capture authentic urban atmosphere.
- Lead actress Swara Bhaskar prepared for her role by spending time with women from rural areas to understand their mannerisms and accents.
- Director Shivaji Lotan Patil initially planned the film as a short story before expanding it into a feature-length screenplay.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a rare fusion track blending traditional Himalayan folk instruments with contemporary Mumbai street music styles.
- It was screened at several regional film festivals in India but received limited theatrical release outside Maharashtra state.
- The production team used minimal artificial lighting during night scenes to maintain the gritty realism of Mumbai's streets.
- A subplot involving a chai vendor at the railway station was inspired by real-life interviews with Mumbai Central's stall workers.