Thakur Saloon

Thakur Saloon is situated on the ground floor on Hatiara Road. We are directly opposite the Mitra Sangsad Club. It is a good location for us because the club always has people coming and going for events. The shop itself is fairly narrow and long. We have a few mirrors lined up on one wall. I spend a lot of time cleaning the glass because the street outside is quite busy and kicks up a lot of dust and dirt. We don't do anything fancy here, just your standard cuts and shaves for the local men. Most of our customers are guys from the Hatiara area who have been coming to us for many years. I know most of their names and how they like their hair cut without even asking anymore. We have an old ceiling fan that wobbles a bit when it's on high, but it does its job. The chairs are old-fashioned with the metal footrests. I usually have the radio on a local station just for some background noise while I work. In the rainy season, the water sometimes pools near the entrance, so we have to put out a heavy mat. It’s just a simple, honest business. There aren't any big posters or bright lights. It's just a place where you can get a haircut for a fair price and then go about your day. We open early and stay open until the street gets quiet at night.