Shree Mahavir Soda Pab

Living and working around Khairani Road in Ghatkopar West is never quiet. We are located right in the Shushilabai Manoharlal Chawl. It’s a tight space, but that’s just how it is in this part of the city. You get used to the noise of the vehicles and the shouting of the neighbors. Shree Mahavir Soda Pab is basically where we spend all our hours. The heat gets pretty bad in the afternoons, especially with the metal roof, so we keep the fans going constantly. People from the chawl stop by all the time, mostly just to chat or see what’s happening. It’s a very local vibe. We don’t have a website or anything like that. Everything happens right here on the ground. Sometimes the water supply is a bit finicky and we have to manage with what we’ve stored. Khairani Road is always dusty because of the construction nearby, so we are constantly wiping down the counters. It’s hard work, but it’s our work. We’ve been part of this community for a long time. It isn't a place for someone looking for luxury. It’s just a honest spot in Ghatkopar where things happen at their own pace. We open up early and usually stay late until the street lights come on and the traffic finally thins out. Sometimes we just sit on the steps and watch the world go by. It’s home.