Living/'Working" in Mumbai

Golden Chapati

Hi, basically intending to live and work (perhaps Bollywood and freelance photographer) in Mumbai for 2-4 months with my girlfriend after tour around South India. Any tips/advice on renting an apartment as a foreigner and getting work, perhaps in Bollywood / Modeling (advertising, commercials etc) work?

varunbomber

Hi..

Well a lot depends on your budget. You will usually not get appts on rent for 2-4 months easily.
But you can try:
www.magicbricks.com
www.99acres.com

Mumbai is a crowded city, location is very important.. it will save you time as well as money if you are located at the right place. Since you are a photographer, I would suggest you stay:

Bandra(1st Preference)
Pros:
Centrally located.
Markets and entertainment within walkable distance
Access to 2 out of 3 train lines
Easy access to sea face
Well connected
A little peaceful(if you ignore the markets)
And home to tons of Bollywood stars!

Cons:
Very Costly

Andheri(2nd pref):
Pros:
The new Hub of Mumbai
Lots of options for entertainment/malls etc
Cheaper than Bandra + decent living conditions
Well connected via 2 out of three train lines
Home to most of the TV stars(In and around Andheri)
Close to few old studios of Mumbai
Not cramped in terms of space
Its a large district and hence lots of quiet places

Cons:
Traveling involved
Crowded as compared to other places(new comers get a panic attack seeing the mob at Andheri station)


Plus there are a lot of other options.. If you have a budget in mind then itll be easier...

nycank

To get "work" you need an appropriate visa. There are many threads here on the topic of getting an appropriate visa. In any case, trying to get or solicit work while on Tourist visa is illegal. Begin by posting your portfolio online, and hope for the best

There are threads on earning a living as a photographer on this site.

Here and

here to begin with

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Golden Chapati

I was thinking more of bollywood acting, and doing photography as a freeline.

Varunbomber - with the first choice, when you say 'very expensive', how expensive do you mean?