India, July 1 -- Mumbai nearly lost its collective mind this week when word spread that Jimmy Boy, the beloved Parsi eatery near Horniman Circle, was shutting down - just months shy of its 100th anniversary. But contrary to swirling rumours and viral news reports, Jimmy Boy is not closing its doors for good.

It all began with claims that the Vikas Building, where Jimmy Boy is housed, had been declared unsafe. Multiple media outlets reported the closure, citing the building's deteriorating condition as the cause. According to many, the cafe had allegedly shut down operations altogether due to the dilapidated state of the structure.

However, longtime patrons can breathe a sigh of relief. Speaking to the media, Sherzad Irani, who runs the ...