4 hidden stories of street entertainers in Mumbai
Story: Kirti Surve Parade, Anand Singh
Do you know who is behind the mask or the gold paint? We get four of Mumbai’s faceless entertainers to tell us their life stories
Prashant Mohanty
He is the Mickey Mouse character dancing on Carter Road.
“I want to become a spontaneous comedy actor,” he says. During the day, he auditions for junior artiste roles.
Vishal Sharma
You might have spotted him at Bandstand or, a few years back, on TikTok. ‘Silver’ is his name.
He has been in Mumbai for over 7 years, trying his luck in Bollywood. During the day, he auditions for acting roles, but says, “The money is poor.”
Deep Kumawat
The aspiring playback singer dresses up as Jerry Mouse (from Tom & Jerry) and Teddy Bear at Carter Road to earn a living in Mumbai.
He came to Mumbai to become a singer, and has been here for 3 years. “I invest all my earnings into my [singing] training and survival in Mumbai,” he shares.
Rahul Nat
He is a living statue, who dances, sings & often breaks character, especially to make children laugh. He is popularly known as “the Golden Man of Shivaji Park".
He overcame drug addiction & finds joy in being a living statue, which has provided some stability. “I am invited to both private & corporate events,” he says.
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