Anisha Punaji Palasamkar

This is where Anisha Punaji Palasamkar works, right here in Chawl Number 5 in Malad East. We are located in the Narsoba Wadi area, which is quite close to Shantaram Talav. Having the lake nearby is nice, though we don't always get time to go look at it. Living and working in a chawl means you know everyone around you. There is always someone walking past the door or children playing nearby. It’s a very communal way to live. Our space isn't huge, but we make the most of it. We have everything we need to get our work done without any fuss. The mornings are usually the busiest when everyone is getting started. We don't have a big marketing department or anyone to write fancy letters for us. We just speak plainly and do what needs to be done. Sometimes the monsoon makes things a bit difficult with the water, but that’s just how it is in Malad. We've been in this spot for a long time and the locals know us. It’s a simple life and a simple business. We don't try to pretend to be something we aren't. If you come by Narsoba Wadi, you’ll find us easily enough. We keep the doors open and just focus on the day's work. It’s how things have always been here. There is no need for anything more complicated than that.