India, Feb. 22 -- If Mumbai had a heartbeat, it would probably sound like the crunch of a perfectly toasted brun maska pav or the sizzle of a deep-fried vada pav. This humble bread isn't just food-it's a way of life, a great equaliser, and possibly the only thing in Mumbai that remains inflation-proof. From the first bite in the morning to the last hurried snack before catching the last local, Pav is the city's most loyal companion.

The relationship between Mumbaikars and Pav is deep, emotional, and slightly obsessive. Whether it's the iconic vada pav fuelling hungry office-goers or the buttery indulgence of maska pav paired with Irani chai, this fluffy creation keeps the city moving. There's an old saying, "Mumbai me kabhi koi bhooka na...