Bawarchi Pan Shop

Being in Viman Nagar, things are always moving fast. Bawarchi Pan Shop is just a small spot among all the big cafes and offices. I see a lot of young people who work in those tall buildings. They come down for a break and look like they’re in a rush. I try to get their stuff ready quickly. I’ve got all kinds of things here, from the basic leaf to those fancy flavored ones the kids like these days. The shop itself is pretty cramped. I have to stack the boxes of matches and lighters up high to make room for the betel nut cutter. My back hurts a bit from sitting on this low wooden bench all day, but you get used to it. The streetlights outside stay on all night, and it’s actually quite nice once the traffic dies down. I keep a small container of water to wash the leaves, and I have to change it every few hours to keep it clean. Sometimes the local dogs hang around the shop hoping for a bit of biscuit, and I usually have something to give them. It’s a simple business. I don't have a fancy sign or anything, just the name and the counter. People find me anyway. I watch the airplanes fly over head while I wait for the next person to walk up to the window.