• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • HOME
  • REVIEWS
    • TRAILERS
  • BUSINESS
  • CELEBRITIES
  • HOLLYWOOD
  • REGIONAL
  • TV
  • MUSIC
  • TOP LISTS

Bollywood Presents

Exotic locations where popular Bollywood movies were shot

You are here: Home / Film Tourism Locations / Plight of Potters in Kumbharwada – a pottery village in Dharavi (Asia’s largest Slum)

Plight of Potters in Kumbharwada – a pottery village in Dharavi (Asia’s largest Slum)

March 23, 2019 by BollywoodPresents Team

Kumbharwada pottery shop

Kumbharwada, famous for its pottery, is located in Dharavi. Here we take a look at the history of the area, how they make their living and some of the issues it’s facing today.

While most Mumbaikars (those who live in Mumbai) are aware of the fact that Dharavi is the biggest slums in Asia, they know that several scenes of the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ was shot in Dharavi, not many are aware that the place is also famous for its Kumbhar community (those involved in pottery making).

Kumbharwada, the pottery village, is about 15 minutes walk from Sion station (you can walk it up but of its too hot get into a cab).

The village was built by migrants from Gujarat. The moment you reach that place, you can see fire pots of all shapes and sizes, small cups for diya candles, larger water pots, ornamental vases line up the footpath.

The potters from Gujarat brought their family trade with them, and even today get most of the raw material required for their craft, from Gujarat.

These migrants when they arrived in Mumbai, first settled in the Southern tip of the city. But the smoke from their kilns was a nuisance for many residents. Over time, the migrants moved to Dharavi, which was then almost a no-man’s land, situated between two railway lines and dotted with a few villages. Over the years, the place has expanded into one huge settlement.

Lot of foreigners who come to see Dharavi also pay a visit to Kumbharwada.

External Links:

  • Plight of Potters of India – A dying culture

Filed Under: Film Tourism Locations

RELATED POSTS

Bollywood in South Africa: Awards, Attractions

Bollywood is indeed going global, and as Indian cinema celebrates the completion of 100 glorious years, countries around the world are vying to get a bigger slice of this film industry. South Africa (SA) is one among them! Big Plans Already one of the most sought after locations for Bollywood film-makers, South Africa is wooing […]

Top Luxury Hotels for Destination Wedding in Italy

Italy is a top choice for many when it comes to a destination wedding. Celebrities like Aditya Chopra-Rani Mukherji, Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes, Justin Timberlake-Jessica Biel, got married in this country. Among the most romantic countries in the world, its difficult to resist its beautiful countryside, rich culinary heritage and more importantly, the picturesque architecture that […]

After playback singing, Chief Minister’s wife Amruta moves in front of camera

After making her debut in playback singing, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s wife Amruta Fadnavis moves in front of the camera, seen in a glamorous avatar. Amruta Fadnavis, who used to work for Axis Bank in Nagpur, is making the most of her stay in Mumbai. And it seems she’s slowly getting enamored with Bollywood. […]

Amitabh Bachchan vs Shatrughan Sinha rivalry

Most Indians don’t own a PAN card, India going too fast with GST and digitisation, feels Shatrughan Sinha

While the intentions of India’s top leaders are good, Shatrughan Sinha feels, on certain aspects (GST, digital banking), the pace of implementation is too fast. ‘Shotgun’ (nickname) cites the example of demonetisation, where most Indians hadto face hardships. Shatrughan Sinha supports Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radical economic reforms, but he is also apprehensive of […]

Goa Tourism Connects with Bollywood to Attract NRIs

Goa Tourism is taking all the efforts to attract tourists to this wonderful destination in India. Some time back, we had mentioned how the state is gearing up to turn the place into a hot destination for luxury weddings in India. Now Goa is keen to attract NRIs across the world, and its ready to […]

Bollywood: Offers a Simplified Yet Clear Image of ‘New’ India

India may have changed a lot over the last two decades, making it a hard place to read, but somehow Bollywood movies seem to be clearly depicting, albeit in a simplified manner, the evolution of the country. More than 20 years ago, I travelled across India for a book on the fresh energies unleashed in […]

kila raipur sports festival

Punjab’s Kila Raipur Sports Festival (Rural Olympics) Attracts Bollywood

Some of the greatest sportsmen & women in India have come from Punjab. And that is because the state encourages sports and respects sportspersons. For those who are not aware, the Kila Raipur Sports Festival, popularly known as the Rural Olympics, is a popular tourist attraction as well, with several sports enthusiasts and foreigners coming […]

‘Super’ Bollywood Celebs Juggle Motherhood With Career

You don’t want your favorite stars to ever get old. If a particular actor leaves his/her stamp in the minds of the audience, then the audience expects to see the actor on screen forever. The guys in Bollywood are more fortunate in that matter, with most of them having a very lengthy career. Women don’t […]

Elderly Fan Gifts Television Actor an Expensive Bungalow & Makes Him Nominee of Big Insurance Policy

There are some fans who like film and television stars for their looks, for their attitude, for their singing or dancing skills, and its quite common for them to want to take autographs or take pictures with their favorite stars. But then there are some fans who get so much attached to the character that […]

romantic destinations

Top Places (Around the World) to Celebrate This Valentine’s Day

Looking for a romantic getaway, a destination wedding, a much needed holiday break to rekindle the spark that has gone missing from your love life, or even to pop the question this Valentine’s Day, here’s a few cities that fit the bill completely. There’s no doubt that travel is romantic, and if you can spare […]

Primary Sidebar

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?

RECENT POSTS

Bobby Deol

Bobby Deol completes 25 yrs in Bollywood

Son of Bollywood veteran Dharmendra and brother to Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol recently completed 25 … [Read More...] about Bobby Deol completes 25 yrs in Bollywood

Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi: One of the finest actors of Indian cinema

Shabana Azmi, an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) of Pune, made her film … [Read More...] about Shabana Azmi: One of the finest actors of Indian cinema

war movie

Here’s how much Hrithik Roshan was paid for his 2019 hit film ‘War’

Hrithik Roshan is a superstar in Bollywood and is among the highest paid actors in the film … [Read More...] about Here’s how much Hrithik Roshan was paid for his 2019 hit film ‘War’

sooryavanshi movie

Bollywood facing losses of 5000+ crore due to pandemic lockdown

Almost everybody associated with the film industry is despondent about the future. With COVID-19 … [Read More...] about Bollywood facing losses of 5000+ crore due to pandemic lockdown

Money Scandals

Indian film celebrities caught in Tax Controversies

In Bollywood and other film industries in India, there's a saying that "there's no business like the … [Read More...] about Indian film celebrities caught in Tax Controversies

celebrity endorsements

It’s 2020 and Bollywood is still obsessed with fair skin

Makers of the upcoming movie 'Khaali Peeli', starring Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter, are facing … [Read More...] about It’s 2020 and Bollywood is still obsessed with fair skin

Kangana Ranaut's pali hill office

BMC demolish illegal constructions by Bollywood actors & filmmakers

BMC begins the demolition of illegal alterations to Kangana Ranaut's office in Bandra. The … [Read More...] about BMC demolish illegal constructions by Bollywood actors & filmmakers

deepika padukone

Deepika Padukone: Net worth and luxury splurges

Deepika Padukone is one of the leading actors in Bollywood and commands a higher remuneration than … [Read More...] about Deepika Padukone: Net worth and luxury splurges

Hrithik Roshan

Rakesh Roshan completes 50 years in Bollywood, talks about Bollywood

Veteran actor and filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has completed five decades in the film industry. However, … [Read More...] about Rakesh Roshan completes 50 years in Bollywood, talks about Bollywood

Sushant Singh Rajput

Showik Chakraborty, Samuel Miranda admit to Drugs Procurement, arrested by NCB

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda in connection with … [Read More...] about Showik Chakraborty, Samuel Miranda admit to Drugs Procurement, arrested by NCB

Amazon Fashion

Footer

Upcoming Bollywood Movies

  • Love Aaj Kal Movie
  • Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele Movie
  • Hawayein Movie
  • Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Movie
  • The Hundred Bucks Movie
  • BHOOT: Part One – The Haunted Ship Movie
  • Haunted Hills Movie
  • 'O' Pushpa I Hate Tears Movie
  • Guns Of Banaras Movie
  • Thappad Movie

Bollywood Movie Reviews

  • Malang Review
  • Jawaani Jaaneman Review
  • Panga Review
  • Street Dancer 3D Review
  • Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior Review
  • Chhapaak Review
  • Good Newwz Review

Top Celebs

  • Ajay Devgn
  • Kajol
  • Saif Ali Khan
  • Shraddha Kapoor
  • Varun Dhawan
  • Deepika Padukone
  • Kangana Ranaut
  • Tabu
  • Aditya Roy Kapur
  • Disha Patani
  • Rajinikanth

About Us

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Write for Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • Sitemap
  • Newsletter

Copyright © 2021 · News Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in