Amar Makhija

You’ll find me, Amar Makhija, over in Kalbadevi. I’m on the second floor of Neeta Building, Flat Number 6. If you’ve ever been to Kalbadevi, you know how crowded it gets. The streets are narrow and full of handcarts and people carrying bundles. My office is just a regular flat converted into a workspace. It’s old, and the stairs are a bit steep. I’ve been here for years, and I’ve seen the market change so many times. It’s a lot of noise and heat outside, but inside the flat, it’s a bit quieter. I handle my business from a wooden desk that’s probably older than I am. I don't have a big team. It’s just a small operation. We do what we need to do and go home. There’s no fancy lobby or air conditioning in the hallways. You just walk up and knock. Most of my clients are people I’ve known for decades. We deal in trust more than anything else. It’s a busy life, but Kalbadevi has a way of keeping you on your toes. I like being in the middle of all the trade. Even if the building is old and the walls are peeling, it’s where the real business happens. I’m just one of the many people making a living in these crowded lanes. Sometimes the rain makes the stairs in Neeta Building a bit slippery, so you have to be careful when you visit. I’ve been meaning to get the walls painted for five years now, but there’s always something more urgent to do. It’s simple and it works.