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Discover Pune's Iconic Gulzar Restaurant And Its Famous Irani Chai
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News18•20-10-2026, 20:30
Discover Pune's Iconic Gulzar Restaurant And Its Famous Irani Chai
- •Gulzar Restaurant in Pune's Camp area is a century-old heritage spot famous for its traditional Irani tea and bun maska
- •Established by immigrants from Iran, the restaurant is currently run by Hussain Sajjadi representing the third generation
- •The 1972 Bollywood movie Ek Nazar starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri was filmed at this iconic location
- •While adapting to modern times by adding new dishes, the restaurant successfully preserves its authentic flavors and historical charm
Key Questions Answered
Gulzar Restaurant has a tradition spanning over a hundred years in Pune's Camp area near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Market. It was established by the grandfather of Hussain Sajjadi, who migrated to India from Iran.
The signature Irani tea is made by properly boiling tea and milk together and letting it steep or simmer using a traditional 'dum' method that has been preserved for many years.
The 1972 Hindi film 'Ek Nazar', starring megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri, and Raja Murad, was filmed at Gulzar Restaurant.
