Mumbai guide: Celebrating freedom in Maximum City

Let looseFreedom to captureWalk around the lanes of old Bombay a treasure trove of history which bears testimony to the Independence movement in many ways Capture the cityrsquos legacy and rich heritage in beautiful frames at this lowlight photography workshop To mentor you Pankaj Narshana parttime businessman and fulltime camera lover will be present The selftaught photographer specialises in street photography and landscapes making this the perfect way to rejoice in our sevendecadeold freedom Time 5 pm to 8 pm Meeting Point Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus CST area Fort Call 9167979062Log on to dcpexpeditionscom Cost Rs 1500Freedom to hunt If yoursquore in the mood for some oldtime fun gather all your friends or neighbours and sign up for this treasure hunt You stand to win exciting prizesFreeOn 10 am to 3 pm At Shiv Mitra Mandal Dattapada Road Borivali East Call 9820097750 Log on to shivmitramandalorgFreedom to change Help mother earth with Ikhetirsquos seedbombing cycling expedition If you believe there is nothing better than giving back to the country help plant as many trees as you can through this small step Ride through the lush greens of Aarey Milk Colony and spend the day with likeminded individuals who are striving to bring about change On 7 am to 9 am At Goregaon Aarey Colony Entrance Central Dairy Aarey Goregaon East Call 8976949403 Cost Rs 1000Freedom to laughFreedom of expression lies at the heart of democracy so this IDay head out and watch upandcoming artistes perform Capitalise on your ldquoright to laughterrdquo because on the roster are comedians Rajesh Jinka Ritesh Jha and Urjita Wani and they promise to leave you in splits The host for the night is Agrima Joshua On 7pm onwards At The Integral Space opposite Palladium Mall High Street Phoenix Lower Parel Log on to insiderin Cost Rs 199Freedom to rewindSpend the day reading original writings by playwrights in the United Kingdom that have been modified by a team of playwrights philosophers and readers The evening explores the history of India and Great Britain in the company of seasoned performers Jamini Pathak Gavin Noel Methalaka and more On 5 pm to 730 pm At Si Bambia opposite Lakshmi Vilas Bank Kala Ghoda Fort Log on to bookmyshowcom Call 9967712003 Cost Rs 300Lap it upKeep it desi Enjoy the special day with your friends and family at a restaurant which promises authentic Indian food The fair includes murgh seekh kebab zaffrani paneer tikka murgh methi malai and lamb roganjosh For those who do not consider a meal complete without their rightful dose of sweet worry not Therersquos going to be a dessert counter too Time 1230 pm to 4 pm At Saptami Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport Andheri East Call 9004617824Cost Rs 1499 nonalcoholic Rs 1999 alcoholicHungry and free Freedom can mean many things and in this Bohri family popular for providing a homedining experience the creators of the Independence Day special menu are pledging to give you freedom from hunger with their quirky tricolour barfi in pic and raan in red white and green masalaTime 1230 pm At The Bohri Kitchen Colaba address revealed postconfirmationCall 9819447438 Cost Rs 2000Flagship menu If you want to celebrate the spirit of the national flag head to a eatery which is experimenting with tricolour dishes on their special tirangi menu Gorge on unique dishes such as tirangi salad lassi dhokla bread pakoda and moreOn Today to August 15 1230 pm to 330 pm 730 pm to 1030 pm At Khandani Rajdhani all outlets Call 62380800 Ghatkopar West Cost Rs 515 per thaliMade in India Bring in the special day at an eatery that offers fare from all 29 states of the country Head out to try their midnight andlunch thali On Today 1130 pm to 2 am August 15 11 am to 2pm 2 pm to 4 pm At 29 all outlets Call 9930604869 Cost Rs 299Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates