‘Missing simple Bengaluru life’: Resident regrets moving to Bellandur from Basavanagudi

A local resident’s heartfelt post about “missing the simple Bengaluru life” has sparked a massive debate over the city’s changing soul. Having moved to Bellandur five years ago to be closer to work, the Kannadiga homeowner now calls the decision the “biggest make ever.” Comparing the tech hub’s isolation to Basavangudi’s vibrant, traditional atmosphere, the post laments the total loss of “sense of belonging.” The viral opinion has struck a chord with many.The Redditor’s post has resonated with many. (Representative image). (Unsplash)“Missing Simple Bengaluru life,” the Reddit user wrote, adding, “From past 5 years I am living in Bellandur area bought an apartment,, for someone who lived most of my life near Basavanagudi this trade off is not worth it, only positive thing is travel time to office but when weekend arrives it feels like I am living in another state.”Also Read: Bengaluru auto driver hangs Meta ID card in rickshaw and internet wonders whyThe individual continued, “That sense of belonging does not ex, frankly, I feel that buying an apartment here is the biggest make ever, never seen a single local festival celebration, it’s too north indian for me. As a Kannadiga, my suggestion is that don’t move to such areas, better to live in good old Bengaluru areas and compromise on travel, don’t bother shifting to this side, social life here sucks.”How did Social media react?An individual posted, “Basvanagudi to Bellandur is a huge downgrade in terms of mental health. I can understand the conflict… because travel time is important. Maybe you can spend your weekends back in Gandhi Bazaar, Bugal Rock, etc., and at least feel like living.” Another added, “The same for me, I grew up in Malleshwaram and then Kengeri, now near Agara lake, I really miss speaking in Kannada. Having to give instructions to people in Hindi ‘just to get things done’ is so frustrating. But, on weekends, I have a blast, start with Cheluve yelliruve and play all eras of Kannada songs and sometimes dance my heart out with mom, which helps a little bit. Otherwise, I travel back to Jayanagar or Malleshwaram on weekends to meet friends, just so I can reminisce about where I grew up. And yet, I’m reminded of what I’m living away from whenever I do so.”Also Read: ‘Find me a 3BHK, I’ll pay you half month rent’: Bengaluru tenant frustrated with house hunt in HSR Layout, KoramangalaA third commented, “Can totally understand! I have lived in and around Basavanagudi since I moved to Bengaluru for studies. For the past 4 years, I have been in Horamavu. It was such a huge cultural shock initially. Now I am a bit used to it, but social life is non-exent, to the point that I have become introverted!” A fourth wrote, “I have been brought up and staying in Basavangudi. Going to Bellandur for work in the morning sucks!! Just going to that area feels so irritating, and imagine staying. I can relate totally.”(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)