Sabudana vada and stagecraft: Anju’s Cafe in Ranga Shankara turns 20
Anju's Cafe, located in Ranga Shankara, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Founded by Anju Sudharshan after a chance meeting with theatre founder Arundhati Nag, the cafe has become a beloved spot for theatre enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Known for its signature dishes like sabudana vada and akki roti, the cafe has maintained a unique identity amidst the rise of chain cafes.
- ▪Anju's Cafe was established in June 2006 after Anju Sudharshan was invited by Arundhati Nag.
- ▪The cafe serves a variety of dishes, including sabudana vada, akki roti, and kheema pav.
- ▪Anju's Cafe has become an integral part of the theatre community in Bengaluru.
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A serendipitous meeting between Anju Sudharshan and Ranga Shankara theatre’s founder Arundhati Nag led to the creation of Anju’s Cafe. “We met at a common friend’s house. She was going out the door and I was coming in. She called me later and asked me to take the space and start the cafe,” says Anju who had been cooking for friends and family in her home kitchen then.This year, the cafe is celebrating its 20th anniversary. At any afternoon, a mix of theatre folks, casual visitors and newbies to town who are watching a play for the first time, can be spotted at Anju’s. It has evolved into an integral space for the theater community of Bengaluru, and loved for its sabudana vada, akki roti, and annual onam sadyas.
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