Aamchi Mumbai: My City in Stories and Poems By Gulzar, Translated by Rakhshanda Jalil

CELEBRATE THE HEART, SOUL, AND EVER-CHANGING PULSE OF MUMBAI THROUGH THE UNFORGETTABLE POETRY AND PROSE OF LEGENDARY LITERARY ICON GULZAR.

For over seven decades, Gulzar—one of India's most beloved and respected literary and cinematic treasures—has called Mumbai home. Over the years, he has written extensively about the city, capturing its vibrant chaos, resilience, and unique spirit through both poignant poems and evocative short prose.

Curated and arranged personally by Gulzar, Aamchi Mumbai brings together twenty-five unforgettable short stories and thirty-six poems, appearing together in a single volume for the very first time. Newly translated by renowned author and translator Rakhshanda Jalil, this stunning bilingual edition features the original pieces in Devanagari script displayed side-by-side with their English translations. A handsomely produced, giftable masterpiece, this collection is a heartfelt love letter to the metropolis from one of its most celebrated residents.

Why this book is a must-have:

• Literary Royalty: Written by Gulzar, whose unmatched mastery of words has shaped Indian cinema and literature for generations.

• Unique Bilingual Edition: Features original works in Devanagari alongside fresh English translations by Rakhshanda Jalil.

• Curated by the Author: Handpicked short stories and poems arranged specifically by Gulzar to offer an authentic Mumbaikar perspective.

• Essential Collector's Item: A beautifully designed, giftable tribute that belongs on the shelf of every poetry lover, fan of Gulzar, and admirer of Mumbai.

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