The Legacy and Relevance of Art Deco in Mumbai | Hafeez Contractor, Abha N. Lambah and Komal Sharma

Mumbai did not just adopt Art Deco. It absorbed it — into its homes, its cinemas, its streets, and the way the city sees itself. In this conversation, Architect and urbanist Hafeez Contractor, conservation architect Abha Narain Lambah, and writer Komal Sharma reflect on the enduring presence of Art Deco in Mumbai — not only as a style of building, but as part of the city's lived experience. The discussion also opens up larger questions about heritage, conservation, and what it means to preserve historic neighbourhoods in a city that is constantly changing. From the visual language of the buildings to the emotional attachment people feel toward them, the discussion reflects on why Art Deco remains so recognisable, and so central to Mumbai's identity. Watch Hafeez Contractor, Abha Narain Lambah, and Komal Sharma in conversation on the architectural, cultural, and civic significance of one of Mumbai's most distinctive urban traditions. #mumbai #artdeco #architecture #talk #DAGMumbai