The Bakshi mansion looked like a warzone disguised as a wedding venue. Half-decorated walls, forgotten ladders, and a stray goat (courtesy of the groom’s uncle, who insisted it was “good luck”) added to the atmosphere. Somewhere in the chaos, Nikhil Bakshi, better known as Niki, was attempting the impossible: staying invisible. “Niki, beta, stop hiding behind the sofa! Come here!” his mother’s voice boomed, making him flinch. Reluctantly, Niki emerged, only to be handed a tray of samosas. “Take this to the aunties. And make sure Aunty Vimla doesn’t eat more than two—doctor’s orders,” his mother added.
The Great Indian Heist - 1
---Chapter 1: The Bakshi Chaos BeginsThe Bakshi mansion looked like a warzone disguised as a wedding venue. Half-decorated walls, ladders, and a stray goat (courtesy of the groom’s uncle, who insisted it was “good luck”) added to the atmosphere. Somewhere in the chaos, Nikhil Bakshi, better known as Niki, was attempting the impossible: staying invisible.“Niki, beta, stop hiding behind the sofa! Come here!” his mother’s voice boomed, making him flinch.Reluctantly, Niki emerged, only to be handed a tray of samosas.“Take this to the aunties. And make sure Aunty Vimla doesn’t eat more than two—doctor’s orders,” his mother added.“Ma, I’m ...Read More