Kailash R Mistry

I’m Kailash R Mistry and I have my workspace over on N.M. Joshi Marg, which many people still call Delisle Road. It’s in the Lal Baug area of Mumbai. If you are looking for the place, it’s quite near the Podar Mill. This part of Mumbai has a lot of history, and working here feels very connected to the city's past. My office is a small, practical room where I keep all my records and tools. It’s not a polished corporate office; it’s more of a workshop where things actually get done. Lal Baug is a very lively neighborhood, especially during festivals, and there is always noise and movement outside. I’ve been working from this location for quite some time now. Most of my day is spent either here at my desk or out visiting different sites across the city. The space is a bit cramped because I have so many things saved up from various projects over the years. I think it gives the place some character. The walls of my shop are covered with calendars and notes I’ve scribbled to myself. Lal Baug is a place where everyone knows everyone, so I often spend as much time chatting with neighbors as I do working. The old mill nearby is a constant reminder of how much this city has changed. My tools are old but they still work perfectly fine. It's a humble way to make a living, but it's mine.