Gulzar Ahmad

I have been living and working in Hazaratbal, Srinagar for most of my life. My name is Gulzar Ahmad and I run this small place in the 190006 area. It’s not a big company with many employees, just me handling the daily work. People from around the neighborhood stop by when they need something. Srinagar can be very cold in the winter months, so I usually have a small heater going while I wait for people to come in. The shop is quite simple. I don’t have any fancy displays or bright lights. I just keep the shelves filled with what I can get. Most days are quiet, which I don't mind at all. I know the people who live on this street and we often talk about how the city is changing. Being in Hazaratbal is nice because of the atmosphere here. I use a simple ledger for my accounts and don't really bother with computers or anything like that. Some people might find it a bit old-fashioned, but it works for me. I try to be here every day from morning until the sun goes down. It’s a small life but it’s mine. If you are walking around the 190006 zip code, you might see my name on the door. There isn't much else to say. I just do what I can to keep things going. It's a humble spot for the locals to find me. The mountains are always there in the background.