STRT91 - Stories from the streets of India

Meet Danish Sheikh, the heart and soul behind the ‘Record Prince’ store on Mirza Ghalib Street, Kolkata. Since 1962, his family has been selling the best in vinyl from jazz to rock along with antique gramophones and record players. Danish, who grew up in the shop since he was 9, isn’t just about selling vinyls, he’s about letting people experience the music. He’s on a mission to keep the magic of vinyl alive. Next time you’re in Kolkata, visit his shop and be a part of keeping the vinyl world spinning for generations to come. And after you’ve picked out some vinyl treasures, why not head over to @parkstreetsocial to chill out? It’s just a quick 1.5 km hop from Mirza Ghalib Street! Danish Sheikh - 7687079600, 9477772530 Credits: Directors: Pritha Mukherjee @_pritha__ & Nilavo Bose Creative Director: Ambika Pandit @panch.rupaye.devi Editor: Kevin Pinto @kevinkarl42 DOP: Nilavo Bose @nilavboseofficial Music: Johnny B. Goode | Berry Is On Top | Chuck Berry | Leonard Chess | Phil Chess O Haseena Zulfonwale Jane Jahan | Teesri Manzil (1966) | Mohammad Rafi | Asha Bhosle | R D Burman | Majrooh Sultanpuri STRT91 Hustlers is a platform for the most jugaadu, creative, hardworking, and resilient people on the streets. So if you know anyone like Danish who is a bonafide hustler and deserves to be featured, let us know. #STRT91Hustlers #Vinyls #VinylShops #MirzaGhalibStreet #ParkStreetSocial #Social #Kolkata #Music #VinylRecords #StreetsofKolkata #Streets #RetroMusic #STRT91 #vintage #retro

Meet Malan, a 60-year-old wonder woman with a heart as big as her furry family. Her day begins at 4 AM and stretches into the early hours of the next day as she lovingly cooks, feeds, and cares for her dogs and cats, each with a name and a place in her heart. Despite the challenges of reduced donations post-lockdown, Malan continues to care for them with unwavering love. She works on limited contributions, stretching every bit to provide food and aid to her “kids.” If you’d like to support this incredible mission and help her keep going, DM @animalmom_foundation to contribute. Every little donation will make a big difference! STRT91 Pawsitives is a series celebrating street animals and the brave souls who step up to rescue and protect them, each story shows compassion, resilience, and the special bond we share with these street survivors. Whether it’s a furry friend who turns into a neighborhood hero or a rescuer who changes lives, Pawsitives shines a light on the kindness found in unexpected places. Credits: Directed by: Ambika Pandit @panch.rupaye.devi Edited by: Kevin Karl Pinto @kevinkarl42 Creative Director: Ninoshka Andrade @nino.mov Shot by: Aakash Kambli @thebubblegumstudios Music: Jeet | Ved | Ritviz #mumbai #streetsofindia #pets #furryfriends #streetsofmumbai #dogs #cats #localheroes #animalmomfoundation #strt91

You won’t blink, you won’t miss a verse or a beat with STRT91 legend Saniya MQ, an 18-year-old girl living in the alleys of Govandi, Mumbai. Her story is not one of rags to riches but of streets to stages. She has turned each obstacle, including discrimination for her hijab, into fuel for her fiery words that light up events like Spoken Fest 2024. Transforming her thoughts to poetry and poetry to rap, Saniya has come a long way, but she’s just getting started! STRT91 Legends are firestarters, disruptors, changemakers, and caretakers of culture, igniting the streets with their bravery and creativity. Follow us for stories that will change the way you look at the streets forever. Credits: Director: Saad Ansari @saadansari___ Creative Director and Editor: Ninoshka Andrade @nino.mov Cinematographer: Tanmay @tanmay_0819 Footage: Saniya performing with Flo-Gen @flogen.music at Spoken Fest 2024 @spokenfest #streets #rap #urdurap #hiphop #rapper #rapmusic #beats #lyrics #legend #spokenfest #SaniyaMQ #STRT91

STRT91 is thrilled to announce that GRID OF THE UNSEEN is finally out! A beautiful initiative by Bombay Times, and we’re incredibly grateful to have collaborated with them on this project. Over the past few months, we got the chance to find and spotlight so many incredible artists from across the country, giving their art the appreciation and visibility it deserves. Huge shoutout to Neha @nehakd08 and the entire Bombay Times team for making this happen ❤️ Go grab a newspaper and check out the amazing grid of artists we created together. Congratulations to all the artists! @nayan_kale_artist @neelam_rana_artworks @lakshman_25 @desaibhavya @adirajart @_srush_tea_ @muhammedsajid.n @soumyaraj_a.r.t @roshangawand10 @artwjo

After a long day, Srushti hopes her art feels like a soft pause, and makes a person smile ✨ Her practice is rooted in color blending as a form of expression, a language beyond words that shapes her artistic journey 🎨 Featured in Grid of the Unseen by Bombay Times x STRT91 #GridOfTheUnseen #StreetArtIndia #EverydayArt [Grid Of The Unseen, Street Art India, Everyday Art]

Aditya turns the rhythm of everyday streets and movement into flowing, detailed artworks ✨ Working primarily on paper with watercolour and acrylic on canvas, he transforms everyday Indian life, and its little eccentricities into playful visual worlds 🎨 Featured in Grid of the Unseen by Delhi Times x STRT91 #GridOfTheUnseen #StreetArtIndia #EverydayArt [Grid Of The Unseen, Street Art India, Everyday Art]

Soumya creates illustrated worlds of flora and fauna, rooted in the belief that tools can change but your voice should stay yours ✨ For her, colour becomes a quiet escape into slower-paced days. Featured in Grid of the Unseen by Bangalore Times x STRT91 #GridOfTheUnseen #StreetArtIndia #EverydayArt [Grid Of The Unseen, Street Art India, Everyday Art]

Soumya’s just one part of the picture 👀 Catch more emerging artists on 15th May with Grid of the Unseen by Bangalore Times × STRT91! #GridOfTheUnseen #StreetArtIndia #EverydayArt [Grid Of The Unseen, Street Art India, Everyday Art]

You know that feeling when you slide into an auto and suddenly the city just… opens up? The wind hits different, the noise makes sense, and suddenly you realise you’re in the city of dreams. The Taj Palace standing like royalty on the waterfront. Regal Cinema, a little worn, a little golden, holding decades of Saturday night shows in its walls. Kala Ghoda, where artists set up on the streets and museums sit quietly next to each other. And through all of it, your auto just keeps moving. That’s Mumbai. It doesn’t pause for you to take it in Dakshita Parkar animated every bit of that feeling. The way the auto wobbles through traffic. It’s the kind of work that makes you feel the humidity, hear the horns, and somehow miss Mumbai even when you’re already here. Illustrated and animated by: @dakshata0201 STRT91 is your eyes and ears on the street, dedicated to bringing you the most entertaining, beautiful, and heartwarming moments straight from the streets of India. Follow us for stories that will change the way you look at the streets forever.

His name is Murphy. He rides a 1981 Chetak with a sidecar through Mumbai. His human, Mithil, is a wedding filmmaker. Spends his days capturing other people’s love stories. Didn’t realise he was living one. It started on a Vespa. Evolved into Murphy’s Wagon. Now it’s just part of Mumbai’s street culture. At home, Murphy isn’t just a pet… he’s family (arguably the favourite one). Outside, he’s a full-blown celebrity. Just a man and his dog, making the city a little more interesting. Follow @murphys_wagon for the cutest vibes. Video Credits: Directed and Edited by: Azlaan Naqvi @azlaan.naqvi Director of Photography: Tanmay Rajpurkar @tanmayrajpurkar_ Creative Director: Ninoshka Andrade @nino.mov Murphy’s VO Artist: @shubhlaaabh STRT91 is your eyes and ears on the street, dedicated to bringing you the most entertaining, beautiful, and heartwarming moments straight from the streets of India. Follow us for stories that will change the way you look at the streets forever.

Remember that feeling? The moment you crossed that entry gate as a kid. This wasn’t the real world anymore. Neon bleeding into the night sky. The Boat Jhula, packed with strangers screaming, laughing, arms thrown up. The Giant Wheel standing tall against the night, butterflies already filling your stomach just from looking at it yet your feet are already moving toward it, because you need that view from the top. Bulbs hundreds of them strung across every ride, every stall, every corner, turning a dusty maidan into something that felt almost sacred. The smell of popcorn, cotton candy, and sugarcane juice cutting through the cold night air. Filmi songs blasting from speakers that have seen better days but still somehow make you want to dance. And Athul somehow froze all of it. Frame by frame, he turned a local mela into pure cinema. Video Created By: @athul__a STRT91 is your eyes and ears on the street, dedicated to bringing you the most entertaining, beautiful, and heartwarming moments straight from the streets of India. Follow us for stories that will change the way you look at the streets forever.

Featuring Monali on the Grid of the Unseen 🎨 A watercolor artist who finds her subjects in the everyday, building a travel-led practice that feels instinctive, unpolished, and full of life. Check out her profile @monali.haldipur More artists coming up. Stay tuned for the Bombay Times × STRT91 full-page showcase. #BombayTimes #ArtBeyondWalls #GridOffTheUnseen