Apna Bazaar

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the early hours of one morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Apna Bazaar and noticed something odd. A small dog, usually shy around strangers, was barking excitedly at the entrance. Curious, he approached the animal and saw that its collar had an address tag from across town. Turns out, it belonged to a neighbor who often bought groceries there. The next day, everyone in the neighborhood joked about how Apna Bazaar must have some magical powers to attract lost pets.

2. One foggy night, an elderly gentleman named Mr. Khan was stocking shelves at Apna Bazaar when he heard a strange noise coming from the dairy aisle. Curious, he peered around the corner and saw only a mischievous squirrel balancing on a milk carton. Startled, the old man laughed softly to himself, muttering, ‘Must be one thirsty little fellow!’ The next day, everyone in town knew about the ‘milk-sipping squirrel’ of Apna Bazaar.

3. One day after heavy rain, a neighborhood kid asked his mom: ‘Why does Apna Bazaar smell like curry even when it’s closed?’ It turned out that every night, a regular would come in and cook up a storm in the empty aisles—curries so fragrant they could feed an army. The mystery was solved, but from then on, whenever someone walked into Apna Bazaar, they’d always whisper, 'Smells like home, doesn’t it?'

4. In the middle of a quiet Sunday afternoon, a regular entered Apna Bazaar and asked the manager, ‘Why do I always see the same old lady checking out bananas?’ The manager smiled knowingly. ‘Ah, she’s our banana expert,’ he said. ‘She knows exactly which ones are perfect for making chutney.’ The regular nodded, amused but not quite believing it until one day, he saw her helping a new customer choose bananas with a smile. Turns out, everyone loves a good banana story!’