Juhu beach at 6 am

The assortment of people found at Juhu beach early morning is truly amazing!
Have a look: {Brand associations for quick visualization}

Slaves of their dogs – {Marley & Me} It’s the doggies’ time to socialize and the slaves are dragging behind, some have befriended the other dog slaves. There are also a few enthusiasts who like to play with their dogs and de-stress in anticipation of the stressful day ahead.

Old Uncle-Aunty – {HDFC Retirement plans} Retirement ke baad bhi sar utha ke jiyo. These are the coolest lot, they don’t run, they don’t talk.. Just smile at the memories of the past and at a few passers by.

Old Uncles only – {Some other Retirement plan} Budhaape mein jab na time ki kami ho na paise ki, awaaragardi to hogi hi. They are always found in gangs, laughing away tension free.. in no hurry.

One timers’ – {Tanisha*} This is a mixed lot but you can identify them from a distance, most of them have bought a new pair of tracks and shoes. They are feeling proud of themselves. Quite a few of them are rotund and have been prescribed morning walks by their docs or their boyfriends. Alas, the enthusiasm is short-lived
Two or three timers are also in the same category.

Hot girls – {Apple} listening to their ipod, trying to keep pace with the music in their ears, they are usually found running close to the sea. All of them are very sincere towards their bodies and it shows. Most of them are quite aloof; some can’t help checking out the diversity of people around ( ;) )

Hot guys – {Nike} Rare. In the couple of months that I have been I could spot only two!!
A quick glance at the Hot girls: Hot guys ratio here suggests how unfair life is for girls in Mumbai.

Really really hot guys - {Marlboro} None. No chance.
A friend told me they are found at gyms.

Morning lovers – {Spraymintt mouth refreshner} Be kiss ready! Yes, at 6:30 am. I think this is their escape from the cops who are usually parading at all such ‘lover’s points’ in the evening.

Masakali – {Delhi 6} lots of them. Picturesque.

Colourful Kiddos – {Dharma Productions} Straight out of a Karan Johar film, they come dressed in rainbow colours. Making a special appearance during summer holidays only.

Mallu Nariyalpaniwala – {Chiranjeevi} Flashing his Colgate extra whitening smile he sells malaiwala /bina malaiwala at Rs. 15.

Sip your nariyalpani and head home.
By 7:30 Juhu beach gets as crowded as the Ville Parle Station, only here you could start melting.

* Tanisha is Kajol’s sister who acted, naah appeared in a film called Neel ‘n Nikki.