In Mumbai, the party season never ends, it just gets crazier. Here’s how

Pranay Kapoor wanted to show his girlfriend, who has recently shifted to Mumbai, how cool his parties are. On his birthday, the 28-year-old organised a vampire-themed party. With his face painted white, he walked in with vampire teeth stuck in his mouth. Bats were hanging from the ceiling, the walls looked bloodstained thanks to the stickers while fog machines created an air of mist and mystery. His guests were equally enthusiastic. They came dressed as vampires—accessorising their spotless white costumes.

Mumbaiites are taking their parties seriously. Reason: they want to have some serious fun and excitement. Role-playing is something that most party-lovers are fast adopting. They go the whole hog by picking up right costumes, hats, glasses, accessories and even make-up. For all these detailing, they don’t have to look far. Bandra, Andheri and Crawford Market have a number of shops that cater to this fad. Bandra has the distinction of having most number of such stores, like Al’s Tattoo Studio, Sparkles and a brand new Party Hunterz.

The just-concluded festival season, Diwali and Halloween, saw hectic shopping at these stores. But there is not a dull moment for them with parties becoming a regular occurrence. AJ Alva of Al’s Studio says, “People in Mumbai love to have fun. They are always happy to find to a reason to party.” Sharon M Timmins, owner of Party Hunterz, Pali Naka, has filled her store with colourful wigs, scary masks, props, games and even cutlery that will ensure spook in the air.

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