Nilesh Novelty

We are located right near the Mulund West railway station on 1st B Cross. Being so close to the station means we get a lot of people just passing through on their way home from work. The shop is full of all sorts of small things. We call it a novelty store because we carry a bit of everything, from hair clips to school supplies and small decorative items for the house. It’s a bit of a squeeze inside when it’s busy in the evenings. I usually sit near the entrance to keep an eye on things and help people find what they need. We don't have a big staff, just a couple of us who know where everything is hidden on the high shelves. If you need a specific kind of thread or a last-minute gift for a friend, we probably have it buried somewhere in a drawer. The noise from the trains is something you just get used to after a while, though it can be loud when the express goes by. We’ve been at this spot for a long time, and the neighborhood has changed quite a bit around us since we first opened. People come in to browse while they wait for their train to arrive. It’s not a polished showroom, just a regular shop with wooden counters and old shelves that have seen better days. We try to keep things that people actually use in their daily lives. Sometimes it’s a bit messy, but that’s just how it is when you have so many small items.