One of the most successful Maniratnam movies, Bombay took up the matter of religious intolerance in the backdrop of the outbreak of communal violence during the Mumbai bomb blasts. Mani was also bold enough to voice for Hindu-Muslim marriages. Lauded for its social message, the movie also went on to grab loads of accolades and awards for Maniratnam both in India and abroad. Rahman’s music further elevated the movie’s immortality.