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See Bombay (disambiguation) for other uses. ---- Bombay (1995) is a Tamil film by Mani Ratnam, starring Arvind Swamy
and Manisha Koirala
, with music composed by A. R. Rahman. It was subsequently dubbed in Hindi and Telugu.

Plot

Shekhar (Arvind Swamy
) is the son of traditional Hindu parents in a seaside village. He is studying journalism in Bombay and returns to his village where he falls in love with Shaila Bano, (Manisha Koirala
), a Muslim schoolgirl who returns his love. A marriage proposal is vehemently opposed by the lovers' fathers, so Shekhar leaves for Bombay. Shaila escapes the village and joins Shekhar. The two get married and have twins, Kabir and Kamal, raising them in both religions. Meanwhile, in India, religious extremism launches each community against the other, causing riots. The growing tension threatens to bring tragedy to the family.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack features 6 songs composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Vairamuthu.

  • Antha Arabi - A. R. Rahman
  • Poovukku Enna - Noel, Anupama Sriram,
  • Uyire Uyire- Hariharan, K. S. Chithra
  • Kuchi Kuchi - Hariharan, Swarnalatha
  • Kannalanae - K. S. Chithra
  • Mumbai Theme - A.R. Rahman
The track "Mumbai Theme" from the soundtrack is an instrumental piece composed and conducted by A.R. Rahman. It was recently featured in the soundtrack and score of the Nicholas Cage film Lord of War
, released in 2005.

Awards

The film has won the following awards since its release:

1996 Political Film Society (USA)
  • Won - Special Award - Bombay - Mani Ratnam
1995 Filmfare Awards (India)
  • Won - Best Film (Critics) - Bombay - Mani Ratnam
  • Won - Best Performer (Critics) - Manisha Koirala

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