Despite the Bombay High Court's order restricting the Maharashtra bandh, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) began silent sit-in protests across the state on Saturday to draw attention to the increasing atrocities against women. Visuals from Dadar and Dharavi. (Pics/Kirti Surve Parade and Shadab Khan)

If you're looking to spend your Independence Day in Mumbai this year, we've curated a list of exciting things to do. Scroll below to find out how you can ring in patriotic spirits this August 15