Nalini Thaker

I’m located in Rajvi Arcade, specifically in unit A 5, over in Andheri East. It’s a busy building with a lot of different offices and shops crammed in together. My space isn't huge, but it's enough for what I do. I spend most of my time here at the desk or moving things around to make more room. Being in Andheri East means there’s always a lot of noise coming from the street—horns honking and people shouting—but once you’re inside the arcade, it’s a little more manageable. I’ve been in this spot for a while now. The walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, and the ceiling fan makes a little clicking sound every time it spins, but it works just fine. I don't have a team of people or a big marketing budget. It’s just me handling the day-to-day tasks. Most people who come by are regulars or people who work in the other offices in Rajvi Arcade. We end up chatting about the weather or the traffic more than anything else. I try to keep things organized, though my filing system is mostly just stacks of paper that I know the order of. It’s a simple way to work. I show up in the morning, do what needs to be done, and head home when the arcade starts to quiet down in the evening. It’s a quiet life inside a loud city.