Kamathipura undergoing transformation as red light district evolves

Kamathipura, one of Mumbai's oldest red light districts, is undergoing significant changes as the area transforms. The demographic composition and commercial activity in the neighbourhood are shifting, impacting the traditional sex trade that has long defined the locality.

The evolution reflects broader urban development patterns and social changes affecting historic neighbourhoods across Mumbai. Local stakeholders report observable shifts in how the area functions and who inhabits it.