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Shantaram is a novel of epic proportions written by Gregory David Roberts. It tells the story of his break from a Melbourne prison in Australia and escape to New Zealand followed by India where much of the novel is set. In India he lives in the slums of Bombay and opens a medal clinic. After a harrowing experience of getting caught and spending time in an Indian prison he becomes involved with the local mafia.

24th July 2006

Slum tours in Mumbai 1 reply

Thanks to th novel, Shantaram, interest in in Mumbai’s slums has increased.

It is now possible for tourists to take tours of the slums of Mumbai.

Thankfully, most of the money made from the tours goes back to organizations helping people living in the slums.

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One Response to “Slum tours in Mumbai”

  1. Louise Binion says:
    August 12th, 2008 at 6:19 pm

    Listened to the novel twice. Love it more each time I listen. So of course I am very anxious to see the movie. I have a hunch that Shantaram will earn many awards as well as earn a huge box office take.

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