Bharat N Shah

Bharat N Shah is located at 14 Raopura. This building has been here for ages, and we’ve been part of it for a long time too. Raopura is a crowded area with narrow streets and lots of small shops packed together. Finding number 14 isn't too hard once you get used to the layout of the street. Inside, it’s a bit cramped because we have so many files and items stacked up over the years. We don't really throw much away if we think it might be useful later. It’s a very traditional setup with wooden desks and old-fashioned shelves. I spend a lot of my time here answering calls and talking to people who walk in off the street. There is no air conditioning, just a few ceiling fans that work hard during the summer months. We don't have a website or any of that modern stuff; we just rely on people knowing who we are and where to find us. It’s a simple way of doing things, but it’s worked for us so far. The neighbors are all shopkeepers too, so we usually have a chat over tea in the afternoons. It’s a tight-knit community here in Raopura. We just keep our heads down and do the work that needs doing. It’s not a glamorous life, but it’s ours.