Amisha Vernekar

I work out of room sixty-nine on the third floor of building 278/C on Charni Road. It’s a bit of a climb if the lift is acting up, which happens sometimes in these older buildings. My office is right opposite the Bank of India, so it’s a very central spot in this part of town. Charni Road is a place that feels like old Mumbai, with its specific architecture and the constant flow of people heading toward the station or the markets. Inside room sixty-nine, things are usually pretty quiet compared to the noise of the street outside. I have my books and my files all organized, though sometimes the desk gets a bit messy when I’m in the middle of a big project. The light comes in through the window and gives a good view of the traffic below. It’s a professional space but it’s not cold or corporate. It feels like a place where real work gets done. I spend a lot of time here, often staying late when there’s a lot on my plate. People come by for meetings, and we usually end up talking while the sounds of the city drift up from three floors down. It’s a simple setup—a desk, some chairs, and plenty of work to keep me busy. Amisha Vernekar is the name on the door. Being across from the bank makes it easy to tell people where to find me. It’s just a regular office in a busy, historic part of the city.