Mumbai MBA couple runs food-stall outside Kandivali station: Here's why
A husband-wife duo, both MBA graduates, runs a breakfast food stall outside the Kandivali station in Mumbai. Each morning, the couple sets up the stall at 4 am before shutting shop at 10 am and heading off to work at private Mumbai-based firms. The story of the couple may sound odd at first, but the reason behind their shop is absolutely touching.
Woman spotted couple's food cart outside Kandivali station; posted online
The couple was spotted by one Deepali Bhatia on Wednesday when she was on the hunt for some good food. She spotted a small stall selling poha, upma, parathas, and idli. She assumed the sellers were Gujarati and hit up a conversation. That's when she found out that the couple, Ashwini Shenoy Shah and Ankush Shah, were MBA graduates.
Couple ran food stall to assist domestic help
When Bhatia asked the couple why they ran a food stall, she was taken aback. The couple was only selling the food cooked by their 55-year-old domestic help since her husband had been paralyzed, Bhatia noted in a since-viral Facebook post following her encounter.
One of the most inspiring acts of kindness: Bhatia
Calling their story "one of the most inspiring acts of kindness" she had witnessed, Bhatia wrote, "In the rushing world of Mumbai, where we rarely have time to stop and think, here are two superheroes who think more for someone (other) than themselves." She added, "[They] were working to support their cook so at this age she doesn't have to run for financial aid."
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Couple knew maid wouldn't accept charity; brainstormed food stall plan
Mrs. Shah told The Indian Express, that her domestic help wouldn't have accepted charity so the couple came up with a business plan. The couple has only been running the stall for 10-12 days and hence haven't decided the earning share for their domestic help, who has been working for them for three months. However, they're committed to giving her the money she deserves.
Many people have reached out to help: Mrs. Shah
Mrs. Shah spoke about the overwhelmingly positive social media response, saying, "A lot of people have reached out to us with an intention to help by giving us food orders which can help maximize her income." She added, "Going ahead we would love to create a team of such ladies and set up a small griha udyog and cater to larger and diverse audiences."
