shot-button
Home > Lifestyle News > Culture News > Article > How Mumbais traffic woes made this Mumbaikar play the guitar at the Saki Naki traffic signal

How Mumbai’s traffic woes made this Mumbaikar play the guitar at the Saki Naki traffic signal

Premium

Updated on: 09 May,2024 09:55 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Nascimento Pinto | nascimento.pinto@mid-day.com

After falling in love with the guitar 16 years ago, Gaurav Kumar, who is an electric engineer and health insurance specialist, now plays the guitar inside his car every time he has to wait at the dreaded Saki Naka traffic signal in Andheri. With a long wait, he beats the blues with his music and custom-made equipment

How Mumbai’s traffic woes made this Mumbaikar play the guitar at the Saki Naki traffic signal

Mumbai-based electrical engineer and health insurance expert plays the guitar in his car at the Saki Naka traffic signal every time he has to go for work there.

Many Mumbaikars who travel by road daily either by public or private transport may curse at the never-ending traffic that leads to them getting late to work but not Gaurav Kumar. Kumar has found a solution – he combines his love for guitars and sound with his need to travel for work. The Mumbai-based engineer, who travels from Thane to Andheri plays the guitar every time he is stuck at the Saki Naka traffic signal. “Everybody knows that the Saki Naka signal is the worst signal in Mumbai, and we end up spending at least 30 – 45 minutes there daily,” shares Kumar, who is an electrical engineer and insurance professional living in the city since 2008. 

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK