Mumbai is a powerhouse of Indian arts, acting as the epicenter of the country's film and performing arts industries.
* **Film**: The city is synonymous with "Bollywood," one of the largest and most influential film industries in the world. * **Performing Arts**: The National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) at Nariman Point and the intimate Prithvi Theater in Juhu are premier venues for theater, dance, classical music, and literature. * **Galleries**: The Kala Ghoda art precinct houses the Jehangir Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA). * **Festivals**: The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is India's largest multicultural street festival, transforming South Mumbai into an open-air exhibition of visual arts, dance, and music every February.
