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Bombay Quote by Vikramaditya Motwane

“I've never lived anywhere else in my life, I have a massive love-hate relationship with this city. I grew up in the western suburbs in the '80s and for everything we had to go to south Bombay - so you lived the whole city, in a sense.” quote by Vikramaditya Motwane
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“I've never lived anywhere else in my life, I have a massive love-hate relationship with this city. I grew up in the western suburbs in the '80s and for everything we had to go to south Bombay - so you lived the whole city, in a sense.”

Vikramaditya Motwane

About This Quote

Source Interview: Film "Gully Boy" director, 2019

A deep love-hate bond with one's city shapes identity and creative expression.

In simple terms: Complex feelings toward a city influence who you are.

Key Takeaway

Channel mixed emotions into artistic work.

Themes

city identity conflict

Mood

nostalgic conflicted

Type

creative reflective

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • visual arts
  • community projects

Key Concepts

urban studies psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What aspects of the city inspire you most?
  • How do you balance love and frustration?
A Different Perspective

Strong attachment can limit openness to other places.

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