If Our Walls Could Talk…

They’d have quite a story to tell.

I’ve seen people walk in with one idea and leave with five more. I’ve seen quiet mornings turn into conversations that somehow go on longer than planned. And I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard, “Bas 5 minutes,” only to see everyone still discussing the same thing an hour later.

I’ve watched people stare at their screens, go back and forth over the smallest details, change their minds, start again and finally smile when everything falls into place.

I’m one of the walls at Granth.

And well, if I could talk, I’d probably have more stories than anyone here.

The Stories Begin Before the Work Does

I’ve seen people walk in carrying laptops, coffee cups, notebooks and sometimes absolutely no idea how the day is going to go.

I’ve witnessed the first discussions around a new project. The excitement of a new client. The questions nobody has answers to yet. The occasional silence when everyone is thinking.

And that one person who suddenly says something that changes the entire direction of the conversation.

I’ve seen ideas take shape right in front of me. Some make it to the final screen. Some don’t even make it past the first discussion.

But I’ve learnt that every idea has a story. And the best ones rarely arrive fully formed.

The Never-Ending Story of One Last Change

If there is one sentence I hear almost every day, it is… “Just one last change.”

And then, “Can we try one more option?”

I’ve watched designers zoom into screens until even I wondered what they were looking for. I’ve seen writers rewrite the same sentence until every word finally feels right. I’ve heard discussions about colours, fonts, layouts, references and details that most people might never notice.

I’ve also seen the occasional disagreement.
A little back and forth.
A few raised eyebrows.
And then, eventually, a common decision.

Because that’s how creative work happens here. It isn’t always a straight line. Sometimes it takes a few wrong turns before everyone finds the right direction.

And I get a front-row seat to all of it.

The People Who Make This Place, This Place

Now, if you ask me what makes Granth interesting, I’d say it it’s the people.

I’ve seen the early birds settling in before everyone arrives. I’ve seen the ones who somehow manage to make an ordinary Tuesday entertaining. I’ve seen people helping each other figure out a problem, sharing references, exchanging ideas and occasionally sharing snacks too.

I’ve noticed how everyone has their own way of doing things.

Some think out loud. Some need complete silence. Some have ten ideas before lunch. Others take their time and come up with something nobody expected.

And then there are the conversations that have absolutely nothing to do with work.

The weekend plans. The lunch discussions. The random jokes. The “chai pe chalein?” interruptions.

Honestly, if I had a favourite part of the day, it would probably be these moments because somewhere between all the deadlines and discussions, these people have built something that feels bigger than just a workplace.

I’ve Seen this Place Celebrate Quite a Bit

Work isn’t the only thing that happens within these walls.

I’ve seen the office get dressed up for festivals. Diwali lights, decorations, laughter, festive outfits and enough photographs to fill everyone’s phone gallery.

I’ve watched Ganesh Chaturthi bring Bappa into the office, followed by days of aarti, prasad and togetherness.

I’ve seen birthdays turn into little celebrations and ordinary days become reasons to gather.

And then there are the annual award celebrations, team activities, learning sessions and those moments when everyone gets to step away from their usual roles.

I’ve seen people cheer for one another. I’ve seen applause that meant more than a certificate. And I’ve seen how a little appreciation can change someone’s entire day.

You know, walls don’t get invited to celebrations. But I think I’ve attended quite a few.

I’ve Seen them take their Work Beyond these Walls

Of course, not all the stories happened inside me.

I’ve watched suitcases being discussed, travel plans being made and people getting excited about stepping away from their screens for a while.

I’ve heard the post-trip conversations. The photographs being shared. The stories that begin with “You remember when…”

Goa, international trips, team outings and those annual getaways that give everyone something to look forward to.

I’ve seen the team return with tired feet, hundreds of photographs and stories that somehow get better every time they’re retold.

And every time they return, something feels a little different.

Maybe it’s the memories they’ve made. Maybe it’s the conversations they bring back. Or maybe it’s simply nice to have everyone back in one place again.

Not Everything I’ve Seen has been Easy

I wish I could tell you that every day here has been full of perfect ideas and happy endings. But that wouldn’t be the whole story.

I’ve seen projects get difficult. I’ve heard conversations that went around in circles. I’ve watched people rethink decisions, start again and sometimes question whether an idea is working at all.

I’ve seen plans change. Priorities shift. New challenges appear just when everyone thought things were sorted. But I’ve also seen what happens next.

Someone steps in to help. Someone offers another perspective. Someone asks a question nobody had thought of. And slowly, things begin to move again.

That’s probably one of the things I’ve come to admire about this place. It’s not that everything always works out perfectly. It’s that people keep showing up, figuring things out and moving forward together.

And Look How Far We’ve Come…

When I think about all the things I’ve witnessed, it’s difficult to pick just one favourite memory.

There have been projects that made everyone proud. New clients who brought unfamiliar challenges. Ideas that travelled further than anyone expected. People who joined, learned, grew and became an important part of the story.

I’ve watched Granth evolve.

The way people think has changed. The kind of work has grown. The conversations have become different. And with every passing year, there have been new things to learn, new things to build and new memories to make.

But through all these changes, one thing has remained familiar that the people who show up every day and make things happen.

If I could Leave You with One Thing…

I’ve spent all this time watching people create things for others.

Brands. Stories. Experiences. Campaigns. Ideas.

But if there’s one thing I wish people knew about Granth, it would be that a place isn’t made special by the work displayed on its walls. It’s made special by the people who fill it with life. By the conversations that happen between meetings. By the laughter that follows a difficult day. By the little victories nobody outside the room knows about. By the memories that don’t always make it to social media.

I’ve seen all of it.

And if these walls could talk, they’d probably have a thousand more stories to tell.

But for now, I’ll keep doing what I’ve always done.

Standing right here. Watching another idea take shape. Another conversation begin. Another memory being made.

After all, this is Granth. And the story is still being written.