Joseph Vessaoker
Jazz trumpeter
East Indian
Grew up in Bandra

As children, my friends and I would walk the length of this lane [Bazaar Road] singing carols every Christmas. The street would be lit up with a star shining bright on the balcony of every home. Christmas light competitions were a thing, and some people take this very seriously. I still do! Later, as teenagers we'd go up to Carter Road and sing until 2 am, only to be chased away by cops [laughs].