Raju Gents Parlour

Start by mentioning the Beed Bypass Road. It is a busy area, and we have been here for some time now, right behind the Nandini Hotel. People usually find us after they eat there or while they are passing through Satara Parisar. It is just a simple shop. The chairs aren't fancy, but they do the job. My father used to say a good haircut is about the hand, not the chair. We see a lot of people from around the neighborhood. It gets dusty outside because of the road, so we spend a lot of time cleaning the mirrors. Sometimes the fan makes a bit of noise, but nobody really minds it. We talk about the local news or whatever is happening in Aurangabad. It is mostly guys from the area who come by after work. They want to get a quick shave or a trim before going home to their families. The location is tucked away a bit, so you have to look for the sign behind the hotel. We keep the water cold for everyone who walks in because the heat around here can be something else in the summer. It is not a big place, just enough room for a few people to wait. We do not have those fancy magazines, just the local newspaper and maybe some old cricket books. Usually, the radio is playing some old songs in the background. It is just a normal part of the day for us here.