World's third largest slum... Dharavi

Slum dog Millionaire's first 10 minutes are shot in world's third largest slum 'Dhravi' and the place looked as awful as it can be. It's true that there are common toilets & houses are too small. Around 2.1 square kilometer area is occupied by approximately a million people. All these are well know facts but what we all do not know is...
Every house in Dharavi is associated with some or the other manufacturing business. There are many people who does seasonal businesses as well. Majority of the earthen lamps are made in Dharavi for Diwali festival. It is known for the leather works, finest of the artisans you will meet there & a famous shoemaker who's handmade shoes are appreciated & worn by Bollywood stars as well. Pottery is another major manufacturing business which is running since years & speaking of talent, that too isn't less. Hip hoppers, dancers & musicians make Dharavi proud.
But all these things are overlooked by everyone & what emphasized is poverty & untidy surroundings. Let's spread the good & ignore the drawbacks because it's that raw diamond which is mistaken as coal.

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