The small chandelier emits a faint glow. The Chowk that pulsates with so much life would then lay deserted, and after sunset it would plunge into “ghup andhera ”— in the words of a dweller whose house overlooks the Chitli Qabar Chowk. The dweller particularly missed the usual window view from her bedroom — “I would see no kebab walla, …
The article describes the changing dynamics of Old Delhi's Chitli Qabar Chowk as Zubair Ul Hasan, the grandson of an acclaimed Urdu poet, prepares to return to his hometown after spending time in Amsterdam. Despite the distance, he feels a strong connection to the city and misses its vibrant atmosphere. His parents, too, are aware of the changing times and …
