You don’t know much about me as a person aside from being an art curator. Let’s fix that. Here’s a peek into my brainium.
1. One of the things I would put on my “bucket” list…
I would like to assist one of my role models for at least a year. (My Role Models)
2. My favorite hobby or activity…
Watching Films. I like discussing and advising all age groups. (weird smiley)
3. My favourite movie quote…
I have a favourite quote for each emotion. But two of my most favourites are
- When I am angry or impatient in any meeting, in my mind there is one dialogue running from a Rishi Kapoor’s movie ‘D Day’ where he says Trigger Kheech, Maamla Mat Kheech. (Meaning – pull the trigger, not the issue)
- Another quote that I try to follow in my life and work is from an Akshay Kumar song from the ‘Singh is King,’ which says ‘Dil agar sachcha ho, rab sab karde setting’. (Meaning – if the heart is pure, God assists you in setting up the rest of your path)
4. The one film I’ve seen more than five times…
Devdas (a 2002 Indian romantic drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, featuring Shah Rukh Khan).
5. My favourite museum…
Tate Modern, London.
6. My favourite pastime…
Self introspection.
7. My favourite city…
In India – Mumbai, and in abroad it has to be London.
8. My favourite television series
Any day it has to be ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’. This is the only thing I watch on television, specially because of the character of Jethalal played by Dilip Joshi.
9. If I were stranded on a tropical island, the 2 things I would want with myself…
I just want my daughter with myself because I do not wish any second thing coming in between.
10. The first thing I notice about someone when I first meet them…
The way he/she speaks.
11. My lucky charm is…
I don’t believe in lucky charms. I believe in karma and I feel that it is we, who create our own destiny.
12. If I could win any award, it would be…
My friends think I can win awards in playing mind games . (devil emoji)
13. The one thing I have always wanted to do…
I am fortunate that I am already pursuing what I always wanted to do.
14. Meditation to me is…
Exploring, research and analysis in order to create value to what I do.
15. My favorite food is…
Pav Bhaji. (a spicy curry of mixed vegetables cooked in a special blend of Indian spices, served with soft bread shallow fried in butter)
16. What annoys me…
People making noise while eating.
17. What makes me the happiest…
Creating something of value gives me the biggest joy of life.
18. What makes me sad…
When I can’t ‘create’ something owing to my other commitments.
19. What fascinates me…
Reading books, especially on history fascinates me.
20. The weirdest habit I have…
I need to pee before having lunch and dinner.
21. What disgusts me the most…
Sharing the same spoon or straw with someone.
22. If I were a product, my tagline would be…
Use me to add value to your life.
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