Ive lived in Pavlova at Little Gibbs Road, Malabar Hill, ever since I came toMumbai about 30 years ago. Earlier the place was very uncluttered. Now there are lots ofbuildings coming up blocking what was once an unrestricted sea view. There are also a lotmore cars now. Sure sign of prosperity but its caused a tremendous lack of parkingspace. Whenever guests come over, they complain about having parked a mile away. ButIve no major complaints about the area. I love it. No sound of traffic ever reachesmy ears but I can hear the twitter of birds. Long ago, the Tatas had planted some saplingsalong the road; theyve now become tall, shady trees. This area is kept very clean;even the post-Diwali debris is removed instantly. Everyone knows theres a certainsnob value attached to Malabar Hill. I guess its because the CM and governor stayhere. Traditionally too, the citys highest point is considered the most exclusive.Earlier all prominent families had homes here: the Tatas, the Jeejeebhoys, the Jinnahs....I can see Kumar and Neerja Birlas flats from my terrace. Also Vinod Khannasand Tina Tahiliani Parikhs. Shekhar and Rashmi Mehta are just a short distance away.Cyrus Broacha also stays near but I hear his dog more than I hear him.