Kranti Paints

Our place, Kranti Paints, is tucked away in Raviwar Peth on Shahibaug Road. If you know the area, you know it’s a bit of a maze. We are in Survey No 1090, right in Bhaji Galli. It gets incredibly crowded there, especially in the mornings when the vegetable sellers are out in full force. You have to navigate through the carts and the people just to get to our door. We are located behind the Mira Datar Darga, which is a big landmark for anyone trying to find us. The shop itself is old, like most things in this part of town. The walls have seen better days but they hold up the shelves just fine. Dealing with the daily chaos of Raviwar Peth is just part of the job. You hear the constant honking and people shouting all day long. Sometimes it’s exhausting, but it’s home. We spend a lot of time just moving cans of paint around to make space. It’s not a big showroom or anything like that. It’s a practical space for people who live nearby or have businesses in the market. We don't have fancy signs. People usually find us by word of mouth or because they were already visiting the Darga. We just stay open until the sun goes down and the market starts to quiet down a little bit. It’s a long day but we are quite used to it by now and wouldn't have it any other way.