Bhopendra Singh Chauhan

Down in Rana Patti, Pilkhuwa, you’ll find me, Bhopendra Singh Chauhan. Pilkhuwa is known for a lot of things, especially textiles, and being in Rana Patti means I’m right in the middle of a lot of action. My setup is simple. I have a workspace where I handle my daily tasks. It’s not a fancy office. We use ceiling fans and keep the windows open to let the air circulate. There’s always the sound of machines or people talking in the background. I’ve lived here a long time, so I know the shortcuts through the narrow streets. The work I do is mostly based on the relationships I’ve built over the years. If I say I’ll have something ready by Tuesday, I try my best to make it happen. Sometimes the materials arrive late and that sets us back, but that’s just life in a small town. My desk is usually covered in scraps of paper with phone numbers and notes. I don't use fancy software to track my life. I just use a diary. In the afternoons, the heat can get pretty intense, so we slow down for an hour. We drink a lot of cold water and talk about the local news. It’s a modest way to live, but it’s mine. I don’t have any plans to move or change how I do things. This place has everything I need to get through the day and the work is steady enough.