Starring Robert De Niro, the movie garnered tremendous critical acclaim and emerged as a cult classic.
His choice of being a taxi driver, despite being well qualified academically, comes as an enigma to his old college friend who he runs into one day.
He justifies it by voicing the joys of being constantly with various passengers, who he treats like fellow companions in the journey of life.
As a part of his routine, Hero chances into a hapless (and kind) prostitute more than once, and forges a friendly relationship with her.
People who have been to Mumbai will find it interesting to see all their favourite places from the town being given prominence in the film (without pushing the main context to the background).