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How this Mumbaikar left drought-stricken Kutch at 14 to come to Mumbai and start a bookshop

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Updated on: 05 December,2023 05:37 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Nascimento Pinto | nascimento.pinto@mid-day.com

Situated along the Irla Bridge, Kamal Book Shop was started by Ramji Patel, who came to the city from Gujarat in search for a job. Today, he has been catering to readers for the last 38 years and loves every moment of it

How this Mumbaikar left drought-stricken Kutch at 14 to come to Mumbai and start a bookshop

Ramji Patel (centre) started Kamal Book Shop 38 years ago at Irla bridge towards Andheri. Over the years, his sons Ramesh (left) and Jigar (right) have joined the business. Photo Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto

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