Sheela Kathare

Living and working out of A-301 in the Shivalik building on Marol Military Road is just part of the daily grind here in Mumbai. It is a busy street, always something moving outside. People know the area well because it’s a bit of a hub. This isn't some fancy corporate setup with glass walls. It is just a regular place where things get handled. Sometimes the elevator in the CHS acts up, but we just deal with it and keep going. The address is 400059, which puts us right in the thick of things. People stop by when they need to talk about whatever is pending. There’s no big sign or anything like that. Just Sheela Kathare’s spot. The rain gets a bit much in July, but the building holds up. We usually have tea around four. It’s a practical way to spend the day. Nothing is too complicated here. We just try to get through the list of tasks without making a big fuss about it. The traffic on Marol Military Road can be a headache, but you get used to the noise after a while. It’s home and work all mixed together. If someone is looking for the place, they just look for Shivalik. Most of the neighbors know each other, so it’s easy enough to find. It’s just how things are done in this part of town.