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Currently, I am: In the French Riviera, somewhere between Nice, Monaco and Cannes.
High points in life: Receiving the National Creator Award from PM Modi in the Best Travel Creator category in 2024.
Following points in life: I don’t hold on to them. I don’t wait more than 48 hours, then look on the bright side.
On my playlist: White Brown Black, by Karan Aujla and Avvy Sra; Jiya Re, from Jab Tak Hai Jaan; Levitating X Woh Ladki Jo, by Dua Lipa and Abhijeet Bhattacharya.
One thing I will never buy: Cryptocurrency. I don’t understand this.
Today I am craving: Pani Puri. I lose count of how many I can swallow at once.
Last thing I ordered online: A tiffin box for my daughter Ziyana.
Apps I check before bed: Gmail.
Advice I would give my 18-year-old self: Being easy on yourself and trusting your gut.
My favorite subject in school: Geography My passion for traveling started with maps.
I would swipe right on this: Sense of humor. Being surrounded by people who can turn serious situations into funny moments is underrated.
My secret skill is: I am an expert in memorizing the script and making it sound effortless.
I wish I had a superpower/magical device: To reach anywhere, anytime without taking a flight.
My Favorite Sunday Memory: I enjoy my mother’s Sindhi Kadhi-rice and Aloo Tuk.
My plans for next Sunday: I am in London for our new series, Indians Abroad.
My most star-struck moment: Met Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16. I pinched myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.
My favorite bad habit: Munching on khatta-meetha chivda late at night.
If I could travel back or forward in time: I remember picnics with my parents when I was a child. We would drive out of Mumbai to a particular destination, spread a mat under a tree, enjoy a home-cooked lunch and spend the day outside.
Best thing about fame: The world seems a small place. Wherever I go, I meet people who recognize me, address me by my first name and warmly.
Worst thing about fame: This forces you to be responsible and put out quality content.
From HT Brunch, November 29, 2025
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