The 1980s Bombay depicted in the series is more than just a background; it is a living entity that challenges and nurtures Lin. According to Ausfilm , while much of the series was filmed on sets in Australia, it meticulously recreated the bustling slums and the distinct atmosphere of India to ground the story's larger-than-life events in a tangible reality. Shantaram (Book Review with Quotes) - Polly Castor
: Lin’s transition from a heroin addict in an Australian prison to a respected "doctor" in a Bombay slum suggests that one's past does not have to dictate their future. Shantaram(2022)10 Subtitrari disponibile
: His relationship with the enigmatic Karla Saaranen drives much of the emotional conflict, forcing him to choose between the safety of invisibility and the complications of human connection. Setting as a Character The 1980s Bombay depicted in the series is