Shantha Dharawath

You can find us at H. No:7-1-632/170/A in Bapu Nagar, which is tucked away in the S R Nagar area of Ameerpet, Hyderabad. This is the base for Shantha Dharawath. Ameerpet is always crowded and noisy, and our little spot in Bapu Nagar is no different. There are people walking by constantly and the sound of horns is just part of the background here. Our workspace is quite compact because space is hard to find in this part of the city. We have filled it with everything we need to keep the business running. It’s a bit of a squeeze when we have more than a couple of people inside at the same time. We don’t have a big fancy sign, just the address on the door. Every morning starts with opening up the shutters and sweeping the front bit of the street. It is a lot of work to keep things organized when you are in such a busy neighborhood. We deal with all kinds of people throughout the day, from students to local shop owners. It’s a fast-paced environment and we just try to keep up with the demand. The walls have some scuffs and the furniture is definitely used, but it’s a real place where real work happens every day. We don’t pretend to be something we aren't, we just stay here and do the job as best as we can.