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In pictures: Mumbai bids adieu to Cafe Samovar

Updated On: 31 March, 2015 07:51 PM IST |

With Mumbai's iconic Cafe Samovar ending its 50-year love affair with the city today, patrons flocked to it for a last round of snacks and nostalgia

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Hundreds of patrons patiently waited outside the cafe, which shut today, for their turn to grab a seat or share a table.
Hundreds of patrons patiently waited outside the cafe, which shut today, for their turn to grab a seat or share a table.
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Hundreds of patrons patiently waited outside the cafe, which shut today, for their turn to grab a seat or share a table.
Hundreds of patrons patiently waited outside the cafe, which shut today, for their turn to grab a seat or share a table.
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Devieka Bhojwani (left) with her mother Usha Khanna (right), who started the iconic Cafe.
Devieka Bhojwani (left) with her mother Usha Khanna (right), who started the iconic Cafe.
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Devieka Bhojwani (left) with her mother Usha Khanna (right), who started the iconic Cafe.
Devieka Bhojwani (left) with her mother Usha Khanna (right), who started the iconic Cafe.
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Dolly Thakore (left) and Nana Chudasama (right)
Dolly Thakore (left) and Nana Chudasama (right)
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Dolly Thakore (left) and Nana Chudasama (right)
Dolly Thakore (left) and Nana Chudasama (right)
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O la la!: Nana Chudasama seems to be amused by Dolly Thakore's antics.
O la la!: Nana Chudasama seems to be amused by Dolly Thakore's antics.
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O la la!: Nana Chudasama seems to be amused by Dolly Thakore's antics.
O la la!: Nana Chudasama seems to be amused by Dolly Thakore's antics.
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Dolly Thakore, theatre personality (left) and Nana Chudasama, former mayor and Sheriff of Mumbai (right).
Dolly Thakore, theatre personality (left) and Nana Chudasama, former mayor and Sheriff of Mumbai (right).
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Dolly Thakore, theatre personality (left) and Nana Chudasama, former mayor and Sheriff of Mumbai (right).
Dolly Thakore, theatre personality (left) and Nana Chudasama, former mayor and Sheriff of Mumbai (right).
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Cafe packed with patrons on the last day.
Cafe packed with patrons on the last day.
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Cafe packed with patrons on the last day.
Cafe packed with patrons on the last day.
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Business is as usual with the waiters having a busy day.
Business is as usual with the waiters having a busy day.
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Business is as usual with the waiters having a busy day.
Business is as usual with the waiters having a busy day.
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Selfie time: Patrons capturing Cafe Samovar in their camera.
Selfie time: Patrons capturing Cafe Samovar in their camera.
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Selfie time: Patrons capturing Cafe Samovar in their camera.
Selfie time: Patrons capturing Cafe Samovar in their camera.
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Patrons shared their fond memories at the cafe on a large board set up at the entrance.
Patrons shared their fond memories at the cafe on a large board set up at the entrance.
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Patrons shared their fond memories at the cafe on a large board set up at the entrance.
Patrons shared their fond memories at the cafe on a large board set up at the entrance.
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