Driven by Curiosity!!

So finally i got a chance to visit that street.
Probably the most talked about in Mumbai. The GRANT Road, known as the Red Light Area.

There was this curiosity to visit this place, which was realized when i came to know i am not the only one .
The date chosen to visit this place adds a smile to experience. October 2nd (Gandhi Jayanti)
We were having morning tea and the program got fixed on the spot. After 15 minutes we were on our way towards South Mumbai
Went till the Lamington Road by taxi and got down there. Four of us. One was married....so i assume it was not so adventurous for him.
Spoke to a taxi driver and convinced him for a guided tour. It was 6.00PM. The driver gained energy when he realized his every word is being heard. He continued 'The business time is from 6-10pm.' After a few minutes of drive we were at that place.
Women standing in front of their houses, with their overdone makeup, bright dresses. Supporting men in their white kurtas and a jeans. It was like what i have watched in movies.
One of a dalal approached our taxi and asked 'Saab chahiye kya?.' None of us reacted.

Taxi Driver had cautioned 'Dont get down, most of them are pocket thieves and cheaters'. None of us were ready to get down either. I could see small 8X8 rooms with curtains partly covering the cot inside. Man! its even visible from the road. Driver was busy talking, 'saab the rate starts from 200 and ranges till 500'. I felt like i am passing through a gutter channel. Our taxi took a turn and reached another road. This one was more packed!
Women were in their 20's and 30's. Then thoughts started flowing, questions. Are they here because they want to be here? Are they victims of some traps? Cant they live a better life? A better profession? How do you define a better profession? what about their kids? Is this the result of their greed? Or answers found by them to overcome their poverty. My observation of their faces said they are not enjoying what they are doing. I was missing my camera.

The trip ended in 15 minutes and i realized i was holding my breath throughout the journey.
The driver was busy unfolding his knowledge to us, regarding the other locations and rates.

Landed at Atriya Mall and filled our stomachs. Went for a "4D' movie. A not so worth overpriced experience. In the end, i felt a sense of achievement. But my mind was still trying to figure out answers for those questions.