Big bite of Brazil in Mumbai

Couldn't make it to the World Cup because of your busy schedule/boss from hell? Neither could we. But down a few beers and squint your eyes, and things about Mumbai can make you feel like you are in Brazil.

Capoeira
This Brazilian martial arts form has become quite popular in India. Here some Mumbaikars are seen honing their moves at Juhu Beach.



Sugarcane
Which is the No.1 producer of this sweet tall grass? Brazil. And No. 2? India. Now only if the football rankings were similar.




Christ
Mumbai may not have Christ the Redeemer, but we do have the Lord gazing out from Gloria Church, Byculla.




Pav
One of Brazil’s national dishes is called Pao de Batata. Now, let us not get hyper-sensitive and accuse the Brazilians of aping India. Both pao and batata are Portuguese words for loaf and potato.




Football
India is ranked somewhere very low and dark on the Fifa list. You need a miner's gear to spot our name. But there is no shortage of enthusiasm. Look at these local Neymars go at it in Versova.


Pics: Nishikant Gamre Text: Akshay Sawai