Bhaiya

"Bhaiya," a Hindi word meaning "big brother," has remarkable nuance, depending on how it is spoken and to whom.

Boing Boing 2009

‘Everybody I knew called Bhaiya’s mother “Ma”–including Bhaiya,’ Virginia recalls.

Chaplin’s Girl Miranda Seymour 2009

Kids build relationships with the Bhaiya (Sandwich vendors are mostly from Uttar Pradesh) and they know the regulars preferences.

Archive 2009-02-01 Anjali 2009

But Bhaiya knew us too well and he would keep a little triangle of buttered slice ready for each of us!

Veg Sandwich From The Streets of Mumbai Anjali 2009

But Bhaiya knew us too well and he would keep a little triangle of buttered slice ready for each of us!

Archive 2009-02-01 Anjali 2009

Many kids while they watch the Bhaiya prepare their sandwich like to grab the trimmings and eat it with a little ketchup.

Archive 2009-02-01 Anjali 2009

After this came the best part when the entire gang of friends would pretend to act as if they were set on fire by the chutney and demand, "Bhaiya sukha dena" sniffing hard to drive the point.

Veg Sandwich From The Streets of Mumbai Anjali 2009

Many kids while they watch the Bhaiya prepare their sandwich like to grab the trimmings and eat it with a little ketchup.

Veg Sandwich From The Streets of Mumbai Anjali 2009

Kids build relationships with the Bhaiya (Sandwich vendors are mostly from Uttar Pradesh) and they know the regulars preferences.

Veg Sandwich From The Streets of Mumbai Anjali 2009

After this came the best part when the entire gang of friends would pretend to act as if they were set on fire by the chutney and demand, "Bhaiya sukha dena" sniffing hard to drive the point.

Archive 2009-02-01 Anjali 2009