Mumbai, Oct 5: BOMBAY STORIES, directed by Rahhat Shah Kazmi, is making waves on JioHotstar, ranking No. 1 among Hindi films and No. 4 overall on the streaming platform.

Inspired by the literary world of legendary writer Saadat Hasan Manto, the film explores Bombay through stories of desire, loneliness, relationships and human contradictions.

Kazmi brings Manto’s sharp social observation into a contemporary cinematic setting, blending intimate storytelling with complex characters and bold themes. The film has also sparked discussion among viewers, with several characters and performances emerging as talking points across social media.

The film features Mouni Roy and Anupriya Goenka in prominent roles, alongside Shoaib Nikash Shah, Sushmita Singh, Faizan Khan, Tani Deol, Monica Aggarwal and Rahhat Shah Kazmi.

Written by Rahhat Shah Kazmi and Yash Goradia, BOMBAY STORIES is produced by Rahhat Shah Kazmi, Tariq Khan and Asiya Kazmi, with Sonali Doshi, Gargi Duggal, Monika Aggarwal, Kritika Rampal, Vikas Sharma and Mohammad Antulay serving as co-producers.

The film is now streaming on JioHotstar and continues to draw attention for its layered characters, contemporary treatment and Manto-inspired exploration of Bombay’s human landscape.