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To me, memories of Iran is complex blend of nostalgia. I still remember Iconic Irani cafes established in the early 20th century by Persian immigrants are legendary in Mumbai for their nostalgic ambiance bun maska berry pulao and mawa cakes. Key historic locations include Kyani & Co. in Marine LinesSassanian in Marine LinesCafe Military in Fort and Koolar & Co. in Matunga…

Collage of four photos of old Irani cafes in Mumbai: Leopold Cafe, a dim dining room, a busy cafe and Yazdani Restaurant and Bakery with two red motorcycles.
Collage of photos of Mumbai cafes and shops: a cafe with checked tablecloths, Sassanian Boulangerie, K. Rustom and Co. ice cream shop and an ice cream sandwich.
Black-and-white photo of the B. Merwan and Co. bakery and provision store front, established 1914, with a white ox and people outside.

Also remember our close friend Ambaji Venkatesh Shinde (1917–2003) was a legendary Indian jewelry designer often called the “Jewel Behind The Jewel” who served as the chief designer for Harry Winston for over 40 years. While he created pieces for royalty worldwide—including his direct connection to the Shah of Iran is primarily documented through his work on the coronation jewels for the Shah of Iran…

Harry Winston’s Chief Jewellery Designer Ambaji Shinde and his coronation jewels for the Shah of Iran…
Harry Winston’s Chief Jewellery Designer Ambaji Shinde and his coronation jewels for the Shah of Iran…
Mehdi Fakharzadeh…
Mehdi Fakharzadeh…

And my first MetLife insurance agent Iranian MEHDI FAKHARZADEH who has been a member of MetLife’s President’s Council and Leaders’ Conference. Hi biography titled ‘Nothing is Impossible’ is in its fifth printing….

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