The owner of iconic Mamledar Misal of Thane, Laxman ‘Mama’ Murdeshwar, also identified a ‘Misal Samrat’ (Emperor of Misal) passed away at the age of 84 right after a prolonged illness coupled with Covid-19 infection. Mama Murdeshwar has left behind a legacy of serving a single of the most well-known and the spiciest misal pav, with 14 joints in Thane, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
According to sources Mama Murdeshwar was admitted to Thane’s Kaushalya hospital right after he was detected with Covid-19, 15 days ago. The octogenarian passed away on Tuesday afternoon at about 12.30 pm.
Mama Murdeshwar was just 4 years old when his father Narsimha Murdeshwar shifted to Thane, from his native village Murdeshwar in Karnataka. The brand was launched in Thane in 1946. After his father’s death in 1952 Mama Murdeshwar took more than the enterprise and was instrumental in expanding the brand outdoors Thane in Dombivali, Borivali and even in Navi Mumbai.
The outlet got its name from the place it was initial launched at in Thane ‘Mamledar Kacheri’. From a 50 sq feet canteen to a 500 sq feet eatery, to 13 extra joints outdoors Thane, the brand Mamledar Misal has come a lengthy way. Interestingly, the eatery nevertheless does not have a flashy signboard, it is so well-known, that you ask anyone in Thane and they will guide you, irrespective of whether it a street vendor, shopkeeper, a resident or even a nearby politician, Mamledar Misal is really well-known amongst Thanekars for decades.
Mamledar is renowned for its spiciest selection of Misal Pav. The outlet gives 3 selection of misal Light, Medium and Spicy. Also identified as Jhanjhanit the third selection– spiciest misal is not everyone’s cup of tea.
Narasimha Murdeshwar’s wife initial ready the spice mix for their iconic brand, the similar recipe and technique is mentioned to be followed even currently to retain the brand going.
After Mama Murdeshwar’s illness followed by his death on Tuesday, the third generation of Murdeshwars is all set to serve misal lovers from their 14 joints in Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai.