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Streets of Gold: Mumbai – Episode 1 (BBC Two Monday 8 January 2024)
In the premiere episode of Streets of Gold: Mumbai, viewers are granted exclusive access to the lives of Mumbai’s elite, the one-percenters, as they prepare for the start of the social season. From coveted designers to celebrated novelists and business tycoons, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look into the extravagant lifestyles and changing attitudes in contemporary India.
Behind the Gilded Doors: A Glimpse into Mumbai’s Elite Circle
Episode 1 of Streets of Gold: Mumbai provides a rare opportunity to step into the world of Mumbai’s affluent one-percenters. Renowned designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla open the doors of their fashionable residence on Juhu Beach, revealing the preparations for the launch of their provocative new collection, complete with a film that aims to challenge conservative opinions.
Bestselling novelist Shobhaa De introduces her new book, “Insatiable,” at Asia’s highest rooftop bar. Bollywood heartthrob Aamir Khan interviews her as she reflects on her journey of becoming the voice of a new India, fearlessly addressing issues of women, sex, and society.
The tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of the Birla family members in 1990 still reverberates today. Yash Birla, the sole surviving son, showcases his life as an influencer to his devoted social media followers, sharing how he transformed his despair into love.
Gautam Singhania, the billionaire behind the iconic Raymond brand, personifies the changing ethos of a new India in the 1990s. He symbolized ambition, sophistication, and an international outlook with the Raymond suit.
Jimmy Mistry, a Parsi business tycoon, designed a skyscraper inspired by the palace of Persephone. He represents a group of Indian entrepreneurs who actively engage in philanthropy. Seeking relief from a bad back, he relies on astral architect Neeta Sinha’s promise of a simple cure involving yellow sunflowers.
Deepa Harijan and Siddhi Jadhav, cousins living in the shadow of Mukesh Ambani’s extravagant Antilia residence, share their dreams of one day owning homes on Millionaires’ Row, undeterred by the conspicuous opulence surrounding them.
The episode culminates in the go-to fashion event of the season, hosted by Abu and Sandeep. Mumbai’s crème de la crème don their most extravagant outfits to celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and avant-garde creativity in contemporary India.
Tune in to BBC TWO at 9:00pm on Monday 8 January 2024 for an inside look at the opulent lifestyles and evolving mindset of Mumbai’s elite in Streets of Gold: Mumbai – Episode 1.
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