Sri Dattatray Dasharath Ikke

Down in Lower Parel, specifically on Gulwala Chawl Road, you will find where I work. It’s at 194/45, right near the bus stop which makes it easy for people to find me even if they aren't from this specific lane. My name is Sri Dattatray Dasharath Ikke, and this is my small setup. Being near the bus stop means there is a constant stream of people walking past the door from early morning until late at night. The chawl has a lot of history and everyone knows everyone else’s business, which is just how these neighborhoods are. I spend a lot of my time dealing with the daily tasks that come up, nothing too grand, just steady work. The noise from the buses and the shouting of the conductors is like background music after you’ve been here long enough. The space is a bit tight, but it’s manageable. I don’t have a big staff or anything like that. It is mostly just me handling the day-to-day things that keep the place running. Lower Parel has changed a lot with all the big malls and offices, but this little corner on Gulwala Chawl Road feels like the old version of the city. I’ve lived and worked around here for a long time, so I’m used to the pace. It’s a simple life, honestly, just getting things done and seeing the same faces every day. I like being right here where the action is.