Independence Day 2025: Relive 1947 through Mumbai’s landmarks

2025-08-07 03:18 PM IST

This Independence Day 2025, take a break from the usual flag hoisting and TV parades—step out and step back in time. What was Mumbai (then Bombay) like in 1947? What did freedom feel like on the city’s streets, and which places witnessed history unfold firsthand? In this special video, we take you on a nostalgic walk through iconic locations that have stood tall since India gained independence—from art deco single-screen cinemas in Marine Lines to British-era landmarks in Fort that still whisper stories from a transformative time.

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