Churchgate, Fort and Colaba were the most happening places
with the best restaurants and shops
Firdaus Nariman
I grew up in Churchgate, opposite the Oval Maidan. We lived on the ground floor of Greenfield, a building which still stands in all its art deco glory. In the evenings children from all the buildings would play on the footpath, much to the annoyance of pedestrians hurrying to Churchgate station to catch the "fast” local trains. Many children played in the Maidan opposite. My cousin and I spent many afternoons on our ground floor agaasi (balcony), counting Chevrolet Impala cars, competing to see who could spot the most Impalas. Bombay was awash with huge American classic cars which moved......