We call it the Maximum City, but in its surge to live up to its burdening image, complete with high rises, infrastructural projects and, of course, the money-spinning Hindi film industry, are we losing out on our cultural fabric? While some feel that authorities have been pushing this question under the carpet for a long time, others give us reasons and share their optimism about the situation.

Prachee Shah performs at this year’s edition of the Elephanta Festival. Pic/Atul Kamble