joint families with three generations were not uncommon.
There’s a special charm about a place where everyone knew
your name, where streets whispered stories, and time
seemed to move just a bit slower.
your name, where streets whispered stories, and time
seemed to move just a bit slower.
There’s a special charm about a place where everyone knew
your name, where streets whispered stories, and time
seemed to move just a bit slower.
Faridabad Stories is a tribute to Purana Shahr—Old Faridabad—my hometown, my roots, and my everlasting muse.
I grew up here when it was still a small town, before the flyovers and malls took over the skyline. A place where
community meant more than just a word, where memories weren’t just made, they were shared.
community meant more than just a word, where memories weren’t just made, they were shared.
As someone who belonged to what many affectionately called the “first family” of Old Faridabad, my childhood
was steeped in stories of people, places, and the pulse of a city that quietly thrived.
was steeped in stories of people, places, and the pulse of a city that quietly thrived.
Faridabad Stories is a tribute to Purana Shahr—Old Faridabad—my hometown, my roots, and my everlasting muse.
I grew up here when it was still a small town, before the flyovers and malls took over the skyline. A place where community meant more than just a word, where memories weren’t just made, they were shared.
As someone who belonged to what many affectionately called the “first family” of Old Faridabad, my childhood was steeped in stories of people, places, and the pulse of a city that quietly thrived.
This website is a personal archive, a community space, and a
living memoir of Faridabad as it used to be.
living memoir of Faridabad as it used to be.
Untold Stories from the streets,
the homes, and the hearts of
Old Faridabad
Family Memories & Anecdotes
from life as it was simple, proud,
unforgettable
from life as it was simple, proud,
unforgettable
Photographs & Artifacts from
days gone by
days gone by
Community Contributions because
every voice in Faridabad has a
story to tell
every voice in Faridabad has a
story to tell
This website is a personal archive, a
community space, and a living memoir of Faridabad as it used to be.
community space, and a living memoir of Faridabad as it used to be.
Untold Stories from the streets, the homes, and the hearts of
Old Faridabad
Family Memories & Anecdotes from life as it was simple,
proud, unforgettable
Photographs & Artifacts from days gone by
Community Contributions because every voice in Faridabad has a
story to tell
Stories Worth Sharing. Insights Worth Reading.
Obviously a lot has happened since the last blog. Faridabad has been devastated with Carona virus pandemic. There are stories […]
For over 60 years, Much like many other towns and cities in the country, Faridabad has also celebrated Dushehra. In […]
Mehndi’s is etched in the history of India from time immemorial. Every happy occasion typically has Mehndi ritual for women […]
Stories Worth Sharing.
Insights Worth Reading.
Insights Worth Reading.
joint families with three generations were not uncommon.
Obviously a lot has happened since the last blog. Faridabad has been devastated with Carona virus pandemic. There are stories […]
For over 60 years, Much like many other towns and cities in the country, Faridabad has also celebrated Dushehra. In […]
Mehndi’s is etched in the history of India from time immemorial. Every happy occasion typically has Mehndi ritual for women […]