The Tenant Expected Bengaluru To Be San Francisco, Found It To Be Mumbai-Lite | The Tenant

Join us in this episode of The Tenant as we introduce Ashish Ahuja, a Mumbai native now immersed in the Bangalore startup ecosystem. Discover why he chose HSR Layout as his home, his experience with co-living, and his insights on Bangalore's infrastructure, nightlife, and startup culture compared to Mumbai. Hear firsthand from Ashish why Bangalore is the ultimate destination for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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[@owlman7053]

Same guy one year later.. I'm not leaving Bangalore forever

[@21ARGorde]

pls stop adding background music in the middle of the video. Or keep it very silent that we wont be able to hear it. A kind request.

[@tanyasingh3118]

Like the clarity he has having lived in Mumbai

[@cbhat5]

South*

[@rohitmalla1820]

If you from Mumbai or Delhi NCR you will find Bangalore like a village with IT companies.

[@newbiekhyber]

Digital Village. Bangalore is happy with that tag.

[@herambpatkar]

True..just by looking the shots of the surrounding area..all old 3-5 floor buildings..no public transport...its actually a village with tech companies and breweries 😂

[@ashishraina5637]

Bangalore is simply hype....I love Delhi Infrastructure more

[@sidharthshekar5046]

That is lame,Delhi is famous for air polution infrastructure where I can get rewarded by getting lung cancer. Mumbai is definitely overpriced at the moment to even have good standard of living.

[@jananiram3041]

Living in Outer Ring Road is like living in Gurgaon and calling it Delhi.

[@Whatreally123]

Im a Bangalorean and no city is better than Bangalore in india. Yes Bangalore has lots of issues especially traffic but it has so many positives that outweigh the negatives. Weather is the best in india (mumbai and delhi dont even come close), people are the most friendly in any big city, opportunities for tech entroreneurs, and for youngsters bangalore is the easiest to get alcohol. Maybe id put Pune close to what Bangalore is. Bangalore was never meant to be this big. Mumbai, delhi, kolkata have been major cities for decades. Bangalore's growth explosion has been only in the last 20 years. So infrastructure compared to other big cities of course will not be the same. Maybe in another 10-20 years bangalore will also be like other big cities, wh8chnis sad. I miss my old Bangalore. Relaxed life. But of course with development come issues. Both go hand in hand.

[@uchil9118]

This guy's living in hsr and probably seen koramangala and developed a perception that mumbai is way better than bangalore 😂😂 These South mumbai people think that it's equivalent to beverly Hills. It has the same amount of paan stains as kurala or worli.. bro

[@amithsubramanian1549]

Pretty true. They live in their own cocoon of Bollywood.

[@SD_003]

9:55 : never happens in Mumbai? People literally live in matchboxes there each house brushing into each other. Heck they don’t even have balconies to start with. Somebody tell the kid, SoBo isn’t entire Mumbai. 😅

[@gruntgobshite]

But he's from SoBo so he'll give his perspective only na?

[@SD_003]

@@gruntgobshite you are telling me someone from SoBo never saw rest of Mumbai ever in 25 years of staying there and straightaway jumped to Bangalore to start his own start-up? He is comparing repeatedly with Mumbai and not just SoBo, Vishal has been correcting him multiple times but dude seemed hell bent on continuing his snobbish statements.

[@altmosetz_01]

@5.27 . Totally true --- Mumbai Suburbs is treated as 2nd class by Govt. But thr is a class much lower & ignored by Govt except when Elections approach *:* Thane - Navi Mumbai belt . This area in most parts is a total mess *--* Infra, connectivity , amenities , well planned lay out . Infact Thane despite being current CM's contituency has some of the worst roads & connectivity issues . Tho it has one of the best residential complexes -- Hiranandani Estate .

[@herambpatkar]

Might be true for thane..but Navi Mumbai is pretty sorted, organized and feels much better for living...specially Vashi to CBD belt

[@Mahalakshmi-Khan]

@@herambpatkar but no metro in navimumbai

[@herambpatkar]

@@Mahalakshmi-Khan Yeah lack of metro and no fast trains are the drawbacks ..everything else is good..wide roads, metered autos, AC buses, ample car parking spaces, well planned sectors with markets and gardens.

[@altmosetz_01]

@@herambpatkar Decades back the plans for Vashi & CBD were for these to become major adjacent townships like Powai attracting high property rates . It was supposed to have clearly demarcated job hubs like SEEPZ & BKC to attract the top businesses . But at some point the plans came to an abrupt halt & what can be seen today is just the skeleton of what was really planned . Easy access to long distance Railway Stations & to the Airport lacks . Schools & Colleges are about average. Top Hospitals are certainly not there in this area. Nor are there business hubs with sufficient job opportunities. And even after so many decades Vashi & CBD are still nowhere close to being among the top choices for people to buy a house in

[@anuragmuley7926]

Last time I wanted to be around risk takers, I hung out with paakit-maars & chain snatchers in Kurla.

[@suneeln546]

Having lived in Bengaluru for more than 10 years and currently living in Mumbai for more than 10 years, with breaks and gaps of a year or two and nit belonging to either cities, I can say few thing.. 1) South Mumbai is not even just 10% of Mumbai as most people know. So comparing SoBo and HSR layout is like Apples to Oranges. HSR is far more recent development, much more newer than Navi Mumbai or Thane. 2) Most of new developments aren't yet getting Cauvery water supply. 3) Most cities are spread circular, Mumbai is a North to South expansion making it easier to transport people and goods over the long distance from North to South, with Trains and highways. Try going from east to west or off highways in Mumbai, you will come to reality. Also, apart from the old Bombay, rest of Mumbai is far more messier. I am just tired of people who blindly say thing have not lived longer in any cities they are comparing. 4) Just to make it easier, 75% of Bengaluru areas are younger than Navi Mumbai, as a keen history buff and lover of all cities, hope people realize how fast Bengaluru has grown and relatively organized. Mumbai beyond Mumbai central is just a real estate developers created mess. It could've been an planned much better.

[@KuberEstates]

Compared to other big cities like Mombai or Dehli infrastructure in Bangalore is not satisfactory. But about business and entrepreneurial opportunities Bangalore is amazing. Many people call it an IT hub.

[@Whatreally123]

Bangalore was never meant to grow this big. Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata were old cities which were large decades ago. Even till early 2000s bangalore was a small city compared to delhi or mumbai. Apartment culture is also very new here due to the explosive growth. I miss my old Bangalore. Less traffic, lots of greenery and a relaxed life. But progress and development have their negative effects as well, be it any city in the world.

[@KuberEstates]

@@Whatreally123 Traffic is another thing here haha. This city is developing faster. The traffic shows that there is still a lot to do about infrastructure.

[@karthikk2896]

Beautiful area with full of North Indians

[@KuberEstates]

correct😁

[@sidharthshekar5046]

Why do everyone think HSR Layout is the only place that exist in Bengaluru? The metro is definitely developed enough to get much lesser rent for the same type of house in another area

[@gkiranv3]

Just like South Mumbai is better in Mumbai, South Bangalore is very good place in Bangalore with good infrastructure. The IT areas are actually outskirts.

[@jeevan88888]

What's there in South Bangalore?

[@Whatreally123]

​@@jeevan88888 whats there in south bombay?

[@gruntgobshite]

​​@@Whatreally123Pretty much everything. Marine Drive, Malabar Hill, Fort area, history, awesome places to eat, finance centre of India, Art deco buildings, colonial architecture, New York style skyscrapers, amazing art scene, kickass night life, kala ghoda, NCPA, Jahangir art gallery, Brabourne and Wankhede, coastal road, sea link, Antilla. Fort area is literally a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tata House, historic bungalows, Taj, Gateway etc. Town part of Mumbai is comparable to European cities. Amazing vibe and character. South Bangalore is for ultra conservative bigoted uncles and aunties. There's no comparison.

[@gkiranv3]

South Bangalore has lots of gardens, parks and walkable roads making some parts a lesser concrete jungle (I guess that is where SFO concept comes, not sure).There are numerous eateries (some iconic) and breweries (around JP Nagar), and shopping complexes (Jayanagar 4th Block, Banashankari). You can also see the rich Indian cultural heritage (Gandhi Bazaar etc). Indian Institute of World Culture, Ranga Shankara etc are situated. Missing is ocean.

[@jeevan88888]

@@gkiranv3 there's not much development in South Bangalore, no big apartments or malls or beautiful tech parks.

[@cbhat5]

5:20 that explains the high risk taking capacity

[@MunendraPandey]

can you please reduce background music, it is annoying it's nearly matching the volume of speakers.

[@KINGMJ1990]

Vishal, please call it Bengaluru. My feelings are hurt. You deliberately did not use Bombay though it's the preferred name for you.

[@CollinDavis]

A humble South Mumbai guy. Welcome change!

[@akhilsalimath6206]

Wtf 40k for a 1bhk🤯

[@KuberEstates]

🤔

[@sraynitjsr]

Gentle Reminder Nights are for sleeping, don't play with nature, it's superior to any nighttime fantasy, think about long term health issues, that's all.

[@RajShukla-uo1cx]

No nights are not for sleep... Many people are working... Should we stop trains in night??? Change with time...dont impose anything on anyone of your choice...if someone want to there should be option for him this is how democracy works

[@sraynitjsr]

@@RajShukla-uo1cx There's difference between working in metros, banks etc. compared to getting drunk in pubs, bars at night - Here, night life refers to the unhealthy intentional destroying lifestyle, not the mandatory ones like Airlines, Army, IRCTC etc. Understand the CONTEXT

[@RajShukla-uo1cx]

@@sraynitjsr if someone want to destroy its their choice who are you to define?? This is the problem when you try to impose your definition of right and wrong on everyond. Cities should run 24×7...

[@sraynitjsr]

@@RajShukla-uo1cx If an individual's personal choice influences a city's culture in a negative way, that personal choice is not to be welcomed by everyone.

[@RajShukla-uo1cx]

@@sraynitjsr dont take contract to preserve so called outdated culture.... For anything illegal we have constitution, law and courts they will take care you dont need to worry about that.....for your conservative mind night is only for bad and wrong things this is what something feed in your mind from childhood thats the problem you need to cure ......

[@sunnypal3205]

Sir, kindly do visit some unique properties, 1BHk, Duplex, etc., don't do regular home videos 2 -3BHK homes/Flats.

[@KuberEstates]

You are right. He needs to try it too. It will be useful

[@Whatreally123]

Unless we indians reduce our population by a bug margin, every city and town will be horrible. You cant expect western infrastructure, lifestyle when we dont have western population numbers.

[@onepluslatest]

In india all metro cities become worst /horrible Need to move two tier cities I observed mumbai delhi Kolkata Even govt gives me free of cost one lakh per month I will Not live in those places... Its hell on earth

[@anirbanpal25]

Fully furnished 1bhk comes at 22k to 25k

[@gotfan7743]

If only people in Karnataka followed Bengal model, Karnataka would be flourishing with intellectuals, poets, writers, and scientists who never had a single paper make an impact. Karnataka would be booming with fortune 500 companies eager to hire those people who are also well versed in secularism, marxism, and appeasement. Every time anyone sees our beautiful Kolkata they see a hidden number 1 city. Trash and dirt everywhere it is such a impressionist dream as said by Kaushik Basu who is adored as a Economist who can turn anything into Gold. Bengalis are superior as said by Mohin mutra in her election campaign. We all need to learn from Bengalis on how to develop our state, how to rig elections, how to elect criminal parties in power, and how to destroy our states.

[@Whatreally123]

😂😂😂 I had to read your comment twice to ensure you werent being serious

[@ajastha1876]

@gotfan7743 oye well frog write 10th exam once again, this time without copying ok. Thankfully not all bonghs are dumb like you 🤭.

[@cbhat5]

Why #telangana

[@crane71]

San Francisco

[@ajastha1876]

@crane71 have you been to San Francisco?

[@crane71]

@@ajastha1876 I said it in a sarcastic way! I've been to and know both SF and Bay area are way bettwr than Bangalore.

[@991681]

Overpaying the rent. Good money for the company. Even if you sign an agreement for 11 months with anyone else you can vacate earlier paying 1 month rent extra. Risk takers should be living independently not in fully serviced places.

[@versaillesthomas]

SoBo kid whining about a part of BLR...limited view of a 'risk taking' entrepreneur!

[@sahilsajid123]

Water crisis

[@altmosetz_01]

Only in some parts of Bangalore. Same as there are parts of Bangalore that have plenty Electricity cuts/ outages

[@KuberEstates]

This is a problem talked about by a number of people, but in some places they good with water. Before moving it is important to do your research and relocate after you are sure about where you are going to stay.

[@Dineshkumar-dh1bv]

Don't waste money Ashish

[@omsairam2112]

Wack....Wack...Wacko Tenant😂😂... This is the first episode of tenant which i didn't like... Oops sorry

[@observercommenter6679]

Expectation of Bengaluru as San Francisco..😂 IT Companies in Bengaluru call this city..Silicon Valley of India. 😂 What a comparison A place with water shortage A place with unplanned development A place full of trafiic block Bengaluru a city once was serene calm ,green , clean and garden city spoiled completely by software Companies. Now this once beautiful city has been filled with garbage and now Bengaluru is just hyped and overated .

[@sidharthshekar5046]

Which dump of a place are you staying Buddy?

[@fwefhwe4232]

yes evil naaarthies spailed blr saar

[@observercommenter6679]

@@sidharthshekar5046 where one stays should not be your concern. The place for your information is a good residential area . Even if one stays in a gated community ,outside that gated community ,one can see all kinds of unplanned growth and development, traffic chaos. Once this beautiful city had PSUs but never they made the city dirty or cut trees and destroyed lakes . The changes occurred and unplanned development started when the city became to be called as IT City ,Tech Hub and Silicon Valley. However ,the fact is all these calm ,green garden city is spoiled lakes and water bodies encroached.

[@sidharthshekar5046]

@@observercommenter6679 Urbanisation has its pros and cons. The city is growing and evolving as Urbanisation increases. Many so called PSUs were disinvested because they are not competitive with the global market, Example- BSNL. The water shortage problem is localised to one area of Bengaluru that is the South East side and that happens to be where many IT companies reside, so everyone have an assumption that the whole Bengaluru area has become a drought!. The development is planned with respect to Metros while the road infrastructure needs to be better, the initial plan of the city wasn't prepared for an influx of migrants from different areas,hence the traffic problem.

[@observercommenter6679]

@@sidharthshekar5046 Everyone knows the consequences of a city in development. You dont need to explain that .Nor do you need to give reasons of PSUs sale with the present condition of this once beautiful serene green garden city. Bengaluru was never destroyed by PSUs . It is after the sudden pop of IT companies in every nook and corner off the city ,that unplanned growth , illegal constructions all started. Consequence everyone knows.

[@akshaypai2096]

When he said risk taker 4:07 and pays 37k for rent 5:03 born and bought in South Mumbai😂i was like done with the video, bhai ne nahi life dhekhi hai nahi Risk😂 if you stay at a normal place near a breakfast point at HSR youll find convo around startups and funding n VC😂 i am amazed how big media outlets choose people to represent in videos 😂 Most of all the outsiders dont go beyond silk board to see the quality of life, try going into the real Bangalore around Basavanagudi n al, and youll see the difference,the real Bangalore

[@MAHESHKUMARmaddy]

Not a good episode, full of complaints and comparisions to sobo.

[@madhurimabansal1901]

This is guy is why ppl mock sOBO! SOBO attitude will never come out of this guy! If he’s not happy pls go back!

[@K_India18]

Ye time pass karne aya hai bangalore and 3 months me nikal jaega

[@user-tm9om9qh3j]

His father will be some business tycon in SOBO Child wasting his future and money

[@miteshchodvadiya7998]

They are paying so much and also do not even have space for bags 🧳.