Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Mumbai Indians Salutes 'Human Indicator' Narendra Patil Who Guides Commuters
In Mumbai, a very big city in India, there is a man named Narendra Patil.
Every morning, he goes to a busy train station called Borivali.
Lots of people get confused about which train or platform to use, so he stands there and calls out friendly directions.
That is why people call him the 'Human Indicator' — he works like a helpful sign.
He does this for about two hours before going to his regular job.
His day starts very early with a walk near the sea at Worli Sea Face.
A famous cricket team called Mumbai Indians saw his good work and shared a video to say thank you.
Narendra helps people because he knows travel in Mumbai can be stressful, and he wants everyone to smile.
He also lost his mother a few years ago, and helping others makes him happy and gives his life meaning.
Mumbai Indians shared a video on its official social media account saluting Narendra Patil, a Mumbai resident known as the 'Human Indicator.'
Patil voluntarily spends about two hours every morning guiding confused commuters at Borivali Railway Station.
He helps because some platform areas lack clear digital indicator boards and travel in Mumbai can be confusing for visitors and daily commuters.
His daily routine begins at 5:30 am with a walk at Worli Sea Face before he volunteers and later heads to his regular afternoon job.
Patil, who lost his mother to Covid a few years ago, says helping people brings smiles and gives his life deep meaning.
- Who
- Narendra Patil, a Mumbai resident widely known as the 'Human Indicator,' saluted by the Mumbai Indians cricket team.
- What
- He voluntarily guides confused commuters at railway stations every morning, and Mumbai Indians shared a video on its official social media account honoring his kindness.
- When
- Every morning for about two hours; the article is dated August 11 and the video was shared on a Tuesday.
- Where
- Borivali Railway Station in Mumbai, India; his daily routine also includes a morning walk at Worli Sea Face.
- Why
- To help travellers confused by train routes, platforms and bus numbers, especially where digital indicator boards are missing, and because helping people gives his life deep meaning.
- Known As
- Human Indicator
- Location
- Borivali Railway Station, Mumbai
- Volunteering Time
- About two hours every morning
- Wake-Up Time
- 5:30 am
- Morning Walk
- Worli Sea Face
- Regular Job
- Afternoon
- Personal Loss
- Lost his mother to Covid a few years ago
- Honored By
- Mumbai Indians via official social media video