Both Girgaum Chowpatty on Charni Road and Juhu beach in Vile Parle make fun beach breaks with excellent snacking.

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The best beaches to experience the crescendo-level revelry is at Juhu beach in North Mumbai or Chowpatty Beach in South Mumbai.

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They also shot in the Dharavi -- Asia's largest slum -- and Juhu slum which can be seen from the city's airport.

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