Bombay Bol: Akarsh Khurana, explains

Vaande

It's tough to say where this word comes from but it's been a part of my vocabulary for years. It's also one of the "Bombay" words I use most. It translates into problems, or hard scenes. It's also particularly relevant in these times since people are worried that in this lockdown, "supplies ke vaande hai."

Akarsh Khurana is a theatre producer, director and actor

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