Mistry Dipti Manu

This is Dipti Manu Mistry. My place of work is in Wadi, on Carmichael Road. We are situated right across from the Shani Dev Mandir. It’s a landmark that everyone knows, so nobody ever gets lost trying to find us. The area is always full of energy, especially on Saturdays when people visit the temple. I’ve been running this business for a long time. It’s a small space, filled with everything I need to get through the week. I don't believe in having a lot of clutter, but sometimes things just pile up when we are really busy. I grew up not far from here, so I know the history of the streets and the families who live nearby. It’s a tight community. We don't have a big corporate structure. It’s just me and maybe one helper when things get really hectic. I spend a lot of my time talking to customers and making sure their orders are exactly right. The noise from the road can be a lot sometimes, but it’s just the sound of the city moving. I’m proud of what I’ve built here. It’s not a palace, but it’s mine and it works. I don't use big words or fancy language to describe what I do. I just show up and do it. If you walk by the temple, you’ll likely see me through the window working away at my desk. It is a simple life.