My Favourite

Favourite Book

A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson. I read it years ago and the impact has been life changing. It made me realise how insignificant we are in the grander scheme of the evolving universe, and see ourselves as part of, instead of the creators of, what’s around us.

Favourite Film

Don (1978), starring Amitabh Bachchan. Intriguing storyline, tight screenplay, understandably human characters (good, bad and in-between), amazing cast, outstanding music, action and a great ending. I must have watched it at least eight times!

Favourite Sport

It has to be cricket. Growing up in cricket-crazy Chennai and now living in crazier Mumbai is perhaps why. I also love how IPL [Indian Premier League] has converted cricket into a festival of sorts. It’s my stressbuster when it’s on. I only don’t like how hot it gets out there for the players and wish the scheduling could be improved.

Favourite Cuisine

Traditional South Indian. I was brought up as a rice eater, and I turn to rice as my comfort food, all the GI [glycaemic index] talk notwithstanding. I feel South Indian food is balanced and uses spices thoughtfully to achieve a surprising variety that’s also good for the body when done properly.

Favourite Holiday Destination

There is a certain ‘realness’ to South India that I miss in Mumbai and further up north. I feel relaxed whenever I visit smaller towns and cities in South India, compared to the hustle and stress of the metros.