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Dharavi was once an island, but now it has turned into a bustling urban area known as the village of Koliwada

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Dharavi has more people compared to some countries, with a mix of Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, and other minorities

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In 2016, some smart girls from Dharavi learned to use a computer and created three Android apps

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Dharavi generates over $650 million to $1 billion in revenue from leather, textiles, pottery, and other goods sold globally

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After Mexico’s Neza-Chalco-Itza and Karachi’s Orangi, Dharavi is the world’s third-largest slum, home to about 700,000 people

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The annual Dharavi Biennale held for 3 weeks celebrates local creativity and artistry

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The SlumGods hip-hop crew, founded by Aksah Dhangar, is internationally renowned and has collaborated with international hip-hop artists

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Shootings

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Tourist attraction

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Dharavi houses around 5,000 businesses and 15,000 small factories exporting various goods worldwide

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Priyanshi Shah

Travel

APRIL 24, 2024

10 Interesting things about Dharavi

Dharavi was once an island, but now it has turned into a bustling urban area known as the village of Koliwada

Transformation from Island to Urban space

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Dharavi has more people compared to some countries, with a mix of Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, and other minorities

Population boom

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In 2016, some smart girls from Dharavi learned to use a computer and created three Android apps

Teen tech genius

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Dharavi generates over $650 million to $1 billion in revenue from leather, textiles, pottery, and other goods sold globally

Economic growth

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After Mexico’s Neza-Chalco-Itza and Karachi’s Orangi, Dharavi is the world’s third-largest slum, home to about 700,000 people

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One of the largest slums

The annual Dharavi Biennale held for 3 weeks celebrates local creativity and artistry

Art Festival

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The SlumGods hip-hop crew, founded by Aksah Dhangar, is internationally renowned and has collaborated with international hip-hop artists

Hip-Hop Sensation

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Shootings

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Some of the best and famous movies like Slumdog Millionaire, Salaam Bombay, and Gully Boy were filmed here

Tourist attraction

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Some of the guided tours offer a glimpse into Dharavi’s unique way of life

Dharavi houses around 5,000 businesses and 15,000 small factories exporting various goods worldwide

Business growth

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