Deepak Sizzers

Over on Varachha Road, near Gitanjali Talkies, is where we keep the shop running. Deepak Sizzers has been around this area for quite some time now, specifically near the 12th Cross Rubi on H Siddaih Road. It’s a spot that gets a lot of foot traffic from people going to the movies or just heading home. We deal mostly with scissors and cutting tools, which means there is a lot of grinding and sharpening happening throughout the day. You can hear the hum of the stones if you stand outside for a minute. People bring in their old blades that don’t cut anymore, and we see what we can do to give them an edge again. The shop is small and the walls are a bit stained from the years of metal dust, but it’s our space. We have a glass counter that’s got some scratches on it where we show the new stock. It’s a simple trade, really. We don't have a big marketing plan; we just wait for people who need something sharpened or a new pair of shears for their work. Sometimes we sit outside on a stool when the shop gets too cramped. It’s a decent way to earn a living, and being near the cinema means there’s always something interesting to look at when things are slow. We keep the doors open late most nights because that's when it's busiest.