Home / Mumbai-guide / Things To Do / Article / Bombay Rewind: A cracker of a century

Bombay Rewind: A cracker of a century

On completing a century, a famous nutcracker manufacturer's heirs say they will remain relevant as long as supari has its fans

Listen to this article :
Paresh Ajani holds up the original handcrafted brass nutcrackers and scissors. Pics/Bipin Kokate

Paresh Ajani holds up the original handcrafted brass nutcrackers and scissors. Pics/Bipin Kokate

"A Simple man". As 45-year old Paresh Ajani tries to recall memories of his grandfather, Keshavji Narshi Ajani, he stops at these three words. Even though his physical presence remains a fleeting memory, it is hard to miss the purity of spirit in the 100-year-old store in Kalbadevi. KN Ajani was no revolutionary, but he was consumed by the Swadeshi movement and so were his actions.

A variety of nutcrackers available at the store
A variety of nutcrackers available at the store  

Read Next Story

Trending Stories

Latest Photoscta-pos

Latest VideosView All

Latest Web StoriesView All

Mid-Day FastView All

Advertisement