For the past 60 years, Dayaram Chaurasya, fondly known as Deya Raam, has been running his paan stall — a quiet but dependable presence in the heart of Mumbai. For 40 of those years, his stall was near Mantralaya, serving government workers, office-goers, and everyday locals. Later, he moved to his current location, still doing what he knows best: offering paan, biscuits, and cigarettes with patience and pride.
He travels daily from Santacruz, where he lives with his wife and two sons — one of whom is married, and the other is still studying. The family runs on the modest income from this small stall, but keeping it afloat is becoming more difficult.
The rising costs of supplies — paan leaves, supari, cigarettes, and snacks — have made it hard for Dayaram-ji to restock regularly. His customers return out of loyalty, but the stall desperately needs a boost.
“Agar biscuits aur chhoti-moti snacks bharne mein madad mil jaaye, toh thela achhe se chalega aur thoda zyada kama bhi sakunga.”
“If I could get help to restock things like biscuits and small snacks along with the paan, I’d be able to earn more and keep the stall going.”
Let’s help Dayaram-ji keep his legacy alive —
Because 60 years of honest work deserves more than just survival.
