Kishan C Chawada

We are located at 1281 Sadashiv Peth. If you know Pune, you know that the Peth areas have their own way of doing things. It is an old building, and we have been here for a long time. My name is Kishan, and I run things from this small office. The street outside is narrow, so parking a car is almost impossible, but there is usually a spot for a scooter if you look hard enough. The building has that old smell of wood and paper, which I’ve grown to like over the years. Inside, I’ve got a heavy wooden desk that has been around since my father’s time. There are shelves filled with old ledgers and files that reach all the way to the ceiling. It’s a bit cramped, especially when more than two people are visiting at the same time, but we make it work. The mornings are the best time here because the neighborhood is just waking up and you can hear the birds before the traffic starts. We don't have any air conditioning, just a couple of old ceiling fans that creak a bit when they’re on high. It’s a very traditional way of working. We don't use much technology besides a basic computer and a phone. People who come here usually know us from years ago. It’s a comfortable, familiar space for us and our visitors. We just keep things moving along day by day.