What happens when two Bangaloreans in Mumbai decide they can’t live without their favorite childhood dosa? They don’t just crave it… they create a revolution.

In this episode of Voices for Local, host Monisha Singh Katial sits down with Akhil and Shreya, the couple behind Benne – Mumbai’s newest obsession where queues wrap around the block for a plate of butter-soaked nostalgia.

From giving up the comfort of established careers (a psychologist & a film producer!) to building a restaurant from scratch, their story is one of risk, honesty, and community.
From sleepless nights and opening day disasters to viral social media buzz, they share what it really takes to create a homegrown brand that resonates with the youth of India.
And at the heart of it all? A dosa that’s more than food – it’s heritage, culture, and comfort.

Voices for Local is all about celebrating India’s homegrown entrepreneurs, their struggles, dreams, and resilience. This isn’t just a story of food – it’s about turning passion into purpose and community into culture.

If you’re in Mumbai, don’t miss the chance to try Benne Dosa at Bandra or Juhu.
Tell us in the comments: What’s your favorite local brand story that inspires you?

#VoicesForLocal #Benne #IndianFood #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #LocalBrands #DosaLove

What happens when two Bangaloreans in Mumbai decide they can&rsquo;t live without their favorite childhood dosa? They don&rsquo;t just crave it&hellip; they create a revolution.
In this episode of Voices for Local, host Monisha Singh Katial sits down with Akhil and Shreya, the couple behind Benne &ndash; Mumbai&rsquo;s newest obsession where queues wrap around the block for a plate of butter-soaked nostalgia.
From giving up the comfort of established careers (a psychologist &amp; a film producer!) to building a restaurant from scratch, their story is one of risk, honesty, and community. From sleepless nights and opening day disasters to viral social media buzz, they share what it really takes to create a homegrown brand that resonates with the youth of India. And at the heart of it all? A dosa that&rsquo;s more than food &ndash; it&rsquo;s heritage, culture, and comfort.
Voices for Local is all about celebrating India&rsquo;s homegrown entrepreneurs, their struggles, dreams, and resilience. This isn&rsquo;t just a story of food &ndash; it&rsquo;s about turning passion into purpose and community into culture.
If you&rsquo;re in Mumbai, don&rsquo;t miss the chance to try Benne Dosa at Bandra or Juhu. Tell us in the comments: What&rsquo;s your favorite local brand story that inspires you?
#VoicesForLocal #Benne #IndianFood #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #LocalBrands #DosaLove

The time has come for India’s homegrown brands to shine. Through this podcast series, media personality Monisha Singh Katial takes you on a journey through the galli-mohalle and local high streets of the country to meet the founders of our most incredible up-and-coming brands. On the way, we get to be inspired by their stories, learn something new from their work, pick up some practical advice, check out their unique products, and understand the passionate minds of our Voices For Local.

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