Mumbai resident Kunj Karia is a music enthusiast who had recently started learning the guitar.

Karia was returning from his music class when his auto driver took an interest in his guitar.

The driver, whose name wasn’t revealed in the post, said he was part of a musical group that performed at bars and restaurants. But it wasn’t financially rewarding and he had to give it up. And so he started driving an auto to support his family.

Karia shares on his blog how their conversation unfolded:

Me: Sir how do you know so much about guitar?

He: *chuckles* I was a professional guitarist. I used to play with a group of friends, at small restaurants and bars. We used to perform on streets also. All that was 10 years back.

Me: Then why did you stop playing?

He: Money wasn’t good for musicians back then. Also, there was no assurance of a gig on daily basis. I was married and I needed something which assured my family food, at least twice a day.

Me: Hmm.. tell me more about your friends, the group of friends with whom you played, a bit?

He: We started playing when we were around your age. They used to go to college, I couldn’t since I was working at a factory during day time. Every evening we used to meet, play our favorite songs and perform at some bars if we could get in. Good times, those.

(We reached the place where I was going to get down)

Me: It was good talking to you, uncle.

He: You mind if I play something on your guitar? It’s been long since I played one.

(I could see how eager he was to play the guitar)

Me: Sure! I’d love to listen to you.





















And then he does this.