Farhan Kirana

Farhan Kirana is just our small shop sitting here in Mughal Mahal at Shop Number 1. We've been on AC Guards Road for quite a while now. It's right in the Lakdi Ka Pool area, near Khairatabad. Most days, I’m behind the counter before the sun is fully up, making sure the shelves aren't looking empty. It’s a busy part of Hyderabad, so there’s always people walking by or stopping in for a packet of milk or some pulses. We try to keep everything people need for their kitchens in stock. Sometimes the traffic outside gets really loud, but that's just how it is around here. It's a simple place. We don't have fancy lights or big signs, just the usual stuff you'd find in a neighborhood store. I know most of the people who come in by their first names because they live just down the street. We handle the bags, count the change, and chat about the weather or how the local roads are looking. If someone needs a specific brand of tea or a certain spice, I try to get it in the next delivery. It's not a big supermarket, just a corner spot where you can grab what you forgot to buy earlier. The shop stays open until late evening. My family helps out too when things get crowded. We’re just here doing our bit every day, making sure the jars are full and the floor is swept for the morning.