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Best TV Tonight: Streets of Gold: Mumbai

Streets Of Gold: Mumbai is on BBC Two tonight at 9pm or you can already stream it now on BBC iPlayer.

In this first episode, we get an exclusive look behind the opulent doors of Mumbai's elite as the social season kicks off.

Renowned designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, who have styled celebrities from Posh Spice to Dame Judi Dench, invite us into their stylish home on Juhu Beach, Mumbai's equivalent of Beverly Hills. As they prepare for the launch of their bold new collection, which includes a provocative film designed to challenge conservative views.

Celebrated novelist Shobhaa De, often referred to as the Jackie Collins of India, unveils her latest book, "Insatiable," at Asia's highest rooftop bar. Bollywood heartthrob Aamir Khan conducts an interview to mark the occasion. Shobhaa, born shortly after Indian independence, emerged as the voice of a newly liberated India in the 1990s, reflecting changing attitudes towards women, sex, and society.

In 1990, tragedy befell the Birla family, one of Mumbai's wealthiest manufacturing dynasties, with the loss of the father, mother, and daughter in a plane crash. Yash, their only son, shares his story during a photoshoot for his devoted social media followers, describing how he transformed his despair into love.

Billionaire Gautam Singhania, a devoted petrolhead, propels the iconic Raymond brand forward. In the 1990s, a Raymond suit symbolized a new Indian ethos that was ambitious, sophisticated, and internationally oriented.

Jimmy Mistry, a Parsi business magnate, designed his own skyscraper inspired by the palace of Persephone. His business empire flourished after the economic reforms of 1991, and he now represents a group of Indian entrepreneurs engaged in philanthropy. Suffering from a bad back, he seeks a remedy from friend and astral architect Neeta Sinha, who proposes a simple cure involving yellow sunflowers.

Cousins Deepa Harijan and Siddhi Jadhav reside in humble one-room homes near Antilia, the controversial residence of India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani. They witnessed the skyscraper rise on land they once played on as children. Despite its status as the second most expensive house globally, after Buckingham Palace, Deepa and Siddhi aspire to one day own homes on Millionaires' Row.

The episode concludes with a lavish party in Juhu, hosted by Abu and Sandeep, marking the pinnacle of the fashion season. Mumbai's elite showcase their most extravagant outfits at an event that celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and the avant-garde creativity defining contemporary India.