Society Achievers October 2023

Society
The Magazine With Class

October 2023
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ACHIEVERS
LEGENDS
& ACHIEVERS
Rishi Sunak
Lionel Messi
Prahlad Kakar
Anil Sharma
Vikas Khanna
Mansoor Khan
LIFESTYLE
High Gear:
India’s First
MotoGP Grand Prix
A Mighty Heart Eating Traditional

Deepika Padukone &
Azim Premji
Kareena Kapoor Khan
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A Toast To Rum!
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Society ACHIEVERS
Publisher: Magnate Publishing Private Limited
Editor: Andrea CostaBir
Associate Editor: Nichola Marie
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Contents
Cover Story Lifestyle
The buzz on living it up! 61
Azim Premji’s indomitable rise – and his journey to 10
taking others along too. Fitness
Eat like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Deepika Padukone. 62
Health Check 18
The Fast Lane
Tips to care for your bones.
A track-side glimpse of India’s first MotoGP Grand Prix. 66
Legends & Achievers 20 High Spirits
70
Meet the men of the moment, who are riding high A date with rum.
on their recent successes but have their eyes set 74
Interiors & Design
on the future. Ar Hiten Sethi’s ingenious designs.
Rishi Sunak 22 Luxe Living
82
Crossbags rule!
Prahlad Kakar 28
Event
Lionel Messi 34 Recapping the unveiling of the ‘Society Achievers’ September edition. 84
Anil Sharma 42 Event
Looking back at the ‘Society Achievers Giving Back Forum & Felicitations’. 86
Vikas Khanna 50
Product Reviews
Mansoor Khan 56 Fab selections off the shelf. 92
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Editor’s Note
The headline of our Cover Story on Azim Premji rightly calls him
“A Mighty Heart”. Having created Wipro, the multinational
technology and IT consulting services giant, and having
become a billionaire in the process, Azim Premji’s
greatest legacy is his astounding philanthropy; his
astonishing policy of ‘giving back’. His desire to take
people along on his super amazing journey is why he
is a class apart. Get to know Mr Premji through our
insightful piece on him…
Ruling this issue’s Legends & Achievers section

are men of steel who have shown us how effort
and perseverance equal big ticket achievement.
While UK’s PM Rishi Sunak completes a resoundingly
successful year in office, adman and entrepreneur
Prahlad Kakar turns author with ‘Ad Man Mad Man’ and
gives us succulent insights into his juicy life!
Legendary footballer Lionel Messi, ‘Gadar 2’ blockbuster filmmaker

Anil Sharma, internationally renowned chef Vikas Khanna, and
former ace film director turned entrepreneur-author Mansoor
Khan add pizzazz to this splendid all-male package!
…Rev up and zoom across ‘The Fast Lane’ to our bustling Lifestyle
segment which showcases a track-side glimpse of India’s first
MotoGP Grand Prix. Snazzy bikes, daredevil bikers and thumping
adrenaline set the stage for high voltage adventure.
Round up this fiery ‘n’ fun read with a peek into the high powered
‘Society Achievers’ magazine unveiling (filmmaker Madhur
Bhandarkar was the cover personality) by Hon. Chief Minister
of Maharashtra Eknath Sinde at Varsha, his official residence in
Mumbai.
‘Society Achievers Giving Back Forum & Felicitations’ was

another magazine-related event that rocked and roared! Stalwarts
from the social impact/philanthropic space were honoured at the
ceremony, for helping make our world a better place.
…These stalwarts stay compassionate, strong and vibrant by ‘giving

back’. ...Something we all can do in our own small, big or mammoth
way – à la Azim Premji!
- Andrea CostaBir
Photograph: Viraj Shirodkar

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Cover Story
Azim Premji:
A Mighty Heart
Immensely successful in creating the
multinational technology and IT consulting
services company - Wipro, Azim Premji’s
greatest legacy is his astounding philanthropy.
By Nichola Marie
“ You cannot
mandate
philanthropy.
It has to come
from within, and
when it does,
it is deeply
satisfying.
- Azim Premji ”
There is more to Padma Vibhushan Azim Premji than
being amongst the world’s wealthiest; as of November
2023, the net worth of the Founder, Wipro Ltd, was
He has the honour
$11.4 billion. Business entrepreneur and Chairman of
Wipro till he stepped down in 2019 with son Rishad of being one
Premji taking over, he has the far larger honour of being
one of the world’s most generous billionaires, having
given away a colossal $21 billion to his charitable non-
of the world’s
profit – the Azim Premji Foundation. And he is in no
mood to stop. The Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy most generous
billionaires, having
List 2023 released this November for the financial year
2023, saw Premji donate ₹1,774 cr toward arts, culture
and education.
Importantly, Premji is no ‘accidental philanthropist’; he
has used the same foresight, passion and preparation to
given away a
steer his charitable works that he had employed to guide
Wipro Limited through four decades of diversification colossal $21 billion
and growth to emerge as a world leader in the software
industry. His desire to give back to society was sparked
by his mother, Gulbanoo M H Hasham Premji’s spirit.
to his charitable
A trained doctor who spent a lifetime helping set up a
children’s orthopaedic hospital at Haji Ali in Bombay, non-profit – the
Azim Premji
she served as the Chairperson of Wipro after the
death of her husband in August 1966. He was also led
by Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of trusteeship of wealth.
Refusing to merely write out conscience-appeasing
cheques, his idea of setting up a charitable foundation
Foundation. And
in 2001 had taken many months of careful planning
and exhaustive discussions with executives who would
be running it. Primary education was chosen as the
he is in no mood
Foundation’s focus of work as it significantly impacts
other issues in the country.
to stop.

Over the past years, Premji, known for his austere
lifestyle and severe business style (he reportedly
even worries about the money spent on tissue
Not surprisingly,
paper in the company’s bathrooms), has irrevocably
donated most of his wealth for philanthropic in 1999, he would
purposes and created a philanthropic endowment
valued (as of January 2023) at approximately $29
billion (₹2,40,000 crore) — among the largest
officially complete
endowments across the world — to fund the work
of the Foundation. As part of this endowment, along his degree from
Stanford through a
with other assets, a whopping 66% of the economic
ownership of Wipro Ltd is with the Foundation.
This leaves Premji’s wife Yasmeen Premji, and two
sons, Rishad and Tariq, with monetary gains from
only 7% of their equity in Wipro! distance-learning
Focused on India, the Foundation strives to
contribute towards a more just, equitable, humane arrangement. Half-
and sustainable society. It works to improve the
quality of elementary education in rural regions
throughout India. By the end of the first decade
done is simply not a
of the 21st century, the Foundation had extended
computer-aided education to more than 16,000 word in Mr Premji’s
handbook of life.
schools, with child-friendly content increasingly
available in local languages.

The Man Behind It All
He was born on 24 July 1945 in erstwhile Bombay; the very same
year, his father Muhammad Hashim Premji founded Western Despite his vast
Indian Vegetable Products Ltd. The company produced the
popular hydrogenated shortening vanaspati. When colonial
India was soon partitioned into largely Hindu India and Muslim
personal wealth,
Pakistan, the Premjis, a Muslim family, decided not to migrate,
choosing to stay in India. Studying engineering at Stanford the intensely
University, Premji was set to complete his degree when, in 1966,
his father passed away suddenly. Putting his graduation on hold,
he returned to India to manage the family business. Soon, he
private Premji
began diversifying into consumer products such as soap, shoes,
and lightbulbs, as well as hydraulic cylinders. He also renamed continues to
stand out for his
the company Wipro in 1977. Wipro’s fortunes soared post 1979
when IBM was asked by the Indian Government to leave the
country. Steering the company towards the computer industry,
Wipro, under Premji’s guidance, established several successful
international partnerships in the 1980s to help it build computer
modesty, lack of
extravagance,
hardware for sale in India. The firm was to become truly lucrative,
however, via software development. Hiring the best people and
providing them with unparalleled training, Premji employed
India’s vast reserves of well-educated software developers who
were willing to work for far less than their American counterparts.
and charity.

Known to be
in perennial
learning mode,
Premji is also a
highly ethical
entrepreneur,
with his
operation
serving as a
model for other
Indian firms.
The company concentrated on

developing custom software for
export, mainly to the United States. In
the late 1990s, Wipro’s value zoomed
due to the huge boom in technology
stocks. It made Premji one of the
richest entrepreneurs in the world. In
addition to outside forces that swelled
the company’s value, credit for its
success was largely due to Premji’s
own entrepreneurship. At a time when
most fortunes in India were built on
ownership of land and factories used to
produce domestically consumed goods,
Premji boldly broke with tradition. He
transformed Wipro into an information
technology powerhouse with a firm
footing in foreign markets. To Premji
goes the credit for growing Wipro
from a company with just $2 million in
sales in 1966 into an $11 billion giant
corporation selling software services
to the world and consumer products
to Indian customers.
Known to be in perennial learning
mode, Premji is also a highly ethical
entrepreneur, with his operation
serving as a model for other Indian
firms. Despite his vast personal wealth,
the intensely private Premji continues
to stand out for his modesty, lack of
extravagance, and charity.

Not surprisingly, in 1999, he would officially
complete his degree from Stanford through a At a time when most
distance-learning arrangement. Half-done is
simply not a word in Mr Premji’s handbook of life. fortunes in India were
The Azim Premji Foundation built on ownership of
A few highlights…
The Foundation works to improve the school
land and factories used
education system in India, with a focus on the
more disadvantaged areas of the country. The
to produce domestically
work ranges from teacher capacity development
and leadership development, to matters of policy
consumed goods, Premji
and curriculum. Its field institutions are spread
across seven states with over 3,50,000 schools.
boldly broke with tradition.
The Foundation also runs nine schools that strive
to provide quality education with an emphasis on He transformed Wipro into
instilling constitutional values. The Foundation’s
own team of 1,500 people is spread across 250 an information technology
locations. The Foundation also runs 270 Teacher
Learning Centres. This deep institutional presence powerhouse with a firm
is now being leveraged by the Foundation to start
work on health and livelihoods. footing in foreign markets.
The Foundation supports,
with multi-year financial and The Foundation works to improve the
corpus grants, over 550 other
not-for-profit organisations school education system in India, with
across the country, which do
deep ‘on-the-ground’ work a focus on the more disadvantaged
across a range of issues –
supporting people who are areas of the country. The work ranges
severely disadvantaged and
marginalised with immediate from teacher capacity development
care, access to essential
services and the possibility of
and leadership development, to
a dignified future.
matters of policy and curriculum.

The Foundation is building a network
of universities to contribute to capacity
development and research for the social
sector. The first Azim Premji University
was set up in Bengaluru in 2010. Today
it operates from a 110-acre campus. The
second one, i.e., Azim Premji University,
Bhopal, is now operational. The work on
the third University in Ranchi is currently
underway. The mandate is to run teaching
programmes and conduct research to
contribute to the social sector in India,
and to be an exemplary higher education
institution – with inclusion and quality.
Entirely philanthropic, currently, 89% of
the university expenditure is borne by
the Foundation.
The Foundation operates as an integrated
organisation, with the field institutions,
philanthropy, and universities as the
three operating units working seamlessly
together in a complementary manner.
The Foundation is also collaborating with
multiple partners, such as hospitals and
NGOs, to make healthcare accessible to
vulnerable communities and to improve
community health. It is also initiating
new projects across multiple states in
collaboration with the governments to
strengthen the nutritional content of mid-
day meals for children in government
schools, run creches for infants and
children below the age of three in some
of the remotest geographies, and support
through the government education
system the improvement in the quality of
learning in madrasas.

Health Check
Get Bone Strong

Four renowned doctors break down the bare
necessities of taking care of your bones.
From Fragile To Resilient
Dr Anjay Praveen, MBBS, DA, D Ortho, MCH Ortho;
Senior Consultant and Director, A P Orthopaedic
and Trauma Centre, Kunda, Deoghar, Jharkhand.
Osteoporosis, often called the ‘silent disease’, affects millions of people
worldwide. But the good news is that we can take proactive steps to prevent
or reduce the risk of osteoporosis with simple yet effective diet and lifestyle
changes.
Micronutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium are the essential
building blocks of strong bones. While a balanced diet provides the foundation
for their absorption and maintenance, incorporating bone-friendly exercises
in our daily lives can help fortify our bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
For Resilient Bones: • Limit Sodium & Caffeine: High sodium and
caffeine intake can lead to calcium loss from
• Prioritize Calcium: Eat calcium-rich foods like dairy products (or bones. Cut back on processed foods and
dairy alternatives fortified with calcium), leafy greens, almonds, and moderate your caffeine consumption.
fortified cereals.
• Weight-Bearing Exercise: Engaging in weight-
• Embrace Vitamin D: Spend some time outdoors in the sunlight, bearing exercises such as walking, jogging,
consume vitamin D-rich foods such as fatty fish (salmon and mackerel), dancing, and strength training helps stimulate
egg yolks, and fortified dairy products, or consider a supplement. bone growth and maintain bone density.
• Get Adequate Protein: Protein is crucial for bone health as it provides • Regular Check-Ups: Regular check-ups with
the building blocks for bone formation. Include lean protein like poultry, your healthcare provider can help monitor your
fish, beans, lentils and tofu in your diet. bone health and identify potential issues early.
Bones After Menopause: Understanding The Silent Threat

Dr Archana R Gaikwad, Consulting Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Infertility Specialist;
Managing Director, Women’s Complete Care Center And Obstetrics Clinic, Chembur,
Mumbai; Infertility, PCOS, Menopause, Adolescent Health, MBBS Grant Medical College,
JJ Hospital; DGO LTMMC, Sion Hospital; Certificate course in Infertility, MUHS University.
We all see changes like laugh lines and grey hair as Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease
we get older. But one thing we all experience yet usually determined with the first fracture or
can’t see is a change in bone density. When women by measuring the reduction of bone density.
reach menopause, their hormone levels (especially Common symptoms can include:
estrogen) go down. Bones lose cells faster than • Back pain, if there are small fractures or if
they can generate new ones, causing low bone vitamin D is extremely low.
density. This influences bone health, increasing a
• Loss of two inches in height.
person’s risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis. It is
estimated that, on an average, women lose up to • Hunchback appearance affecting posture.
10% of their bone mass in the first five years after • Bone fractures (hip, wrist, spine).
menopause. Keeping our bones healthy and preventing
Osteoporosis is a progressive condition in which fractures is a key part of maintaining our
bones become structurally weak and are more likely quality of life as we age. Lifestyle changes can
to fracture or break. One in two postmenopausal help prevent bone loss as well as rebuild bone
women will have osteoporosis during their lifetime. density and bone strength if you’ve already been
The incidence of fractures on an average is up to diagnosed with osteoporosis.
50% in women older than 50 years of age.

Male Osteoporosis: An Under-Estimated Public Health Concern
Dr Suraj Singh, Orthopedic Surgeon; MBBS; MS Orthopaedics; MNAMS Orthopedic

Surgery; Member Of National Academy Of Medical Sciences, New Delhi; Fellowship
In Robotics & Navigation Assisted Arthroplasty, Lokmanya Hospital, Pune.
Ageing is accompanied by continuous bone loss, followed by an

exponential rise in the occurrence of osteoporotic fractures. Osteopenia
is characterised by a generalized reduction in bone density, which is
less severe than that in osteoporosis. Think of it as a midpoint between
having healthy bones and having osteoporosis. It has been found that
osteopenia is one of the undetected medical conditions in Indian males,
with a prevalence of almost 50% in elderly males and 18% in young males.
There are multiple causes for osteopenia, which generally include ageing,
calcium and vitamin D deficiency, inactivity, and genetics.
Osteopenia usually doesn’t have any symptoms. This makes it hard to
diagnose unless you have a bone mineral density test. Almost half of the
causes for osteopenia are potentially treatable. Medical evidence shows
that approximately 80% of the urban Indian population is vitamin D
deficient, with hip fractures occurring about a decade earlier than in the
West.
It’s never too early to take steps to prevent osteopenia. Talk to your doctor
about an exercise plan that’s right for you. Eat the right kinds of food. If
your doctors don’t think you’re getting enough calcium and vitamin D, they
may suggest that you take a supplement. So, take care of your bones, they
will take care of you.
Osteoporosis In The Elderly

Dr Vishal Thakur, Director, Dr Thakur’s Orthopedics & Physiotherapy Clinic; Orthopedic
Surgeon at Horizon Prime Hospital, Patlipada, Thane West; Oscar Super Speciality
Hospital, Manpada, Thane; Oscar Super Speciality Hospital, Kasarvadavali, Thane; Tieten
Medicity Hospital, Kasarvadavali, Thane West; Masina Hospital, Byculla, Mumbai.
While it’s true that you do lose bone density as you age, it isn’t certain you’ll develop
osteoporosis. Anyone of any age can develop osteoporosis. It affects more than 21% of the
global older adult population. In older people, osteoporosis can be complicated by other age-
related health changes that compromise their independence and limit mobility, ultimately
leading to long-term care facility admissions. Osteoporosis-related bone fractures in areas of
the body like the spine and hip are associated with a higher mortality rate for seniors.
While early, detectable symptoms of osteoporosis in seniors are rare, there are a few signs
that can indicate potential bone loss, such as receding gums, weaker hand grip strength, and
brittle fingernails. If bone mass has deteriorated further due to osteoporosis, seniors may
start to experience symptoms including the following:
• Loss of height.
• Back or neck pain.
• Frequent fractures from falls.
• Stooped posture.
By adopting a holistic approach that includes a well-balanced diet, regular exercise,
maintaining a healthy weight, and taking precautions to prevent falls and injuries, older
individuals can proactively manage osteoporosis and enjoy their golden years with strength
and vitality. Preventing and managing osteoporosis in the elderly is not just a matter of bone
health, but also crucial for preserving their independence and overall longevity.

Legends &
Achievers
Talent means little without hard work, and these gentlemen have shown
just what effort and perseverance can accomplish. They are currently
at the very top of their game, but have their feet planted firmly on the
ground – as they work at further strengthening the future.

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Politics
A Year In Office: UK PM
Rishi Sunak
Rides The Storm
While it would probably need a
magic wand (or many!) to erase
the problems facing the UK in
one swift stroke, PM Rishi Sunak
has already set the country on a
path of course correction.
By Nichola Marie
“We’ve achieved a lot in the year since I became

PM. But be in no doubt, there’s so much more to do.
I know this year has been tough. And there is still
work to be done to help hardworking families across
the country, but I’m proud of the steps we’ve made.”
- Rishi Sunak

This October, Rishi Sunak completed a year as Britain’s first Hands added, “But for the last 30 years, the Prime Minister
Indian-origin Prime Minister. He had taken charge at 10 Downing recognises that there has been too much short-term political
Street in turbulent times with the country facing several decision-making, politicians taking the easy way out, ducking
domestic and global challenges. He replaced outgoing PM Liz the hard choices, rather than fixing the underlying problems.
Truss, infamous for her disastrous mini-budget, who became The Prime Minister has proven he is the only person who is
the shortest-serving PM in UK history. Truss herself replaced determined to change that.”
the scandal-hit Boris Johnson. In this furiously rocking boat, PM
Sunak has been the proverbial calm in the storm. Challenges Faced
In addition to external challenges posed by the Russia-
Delivering For The Public Ukraine conflict followed by the Israel-Hamas conflict, at
A year in office and there was zero jingoistic chest-thumping home Sunak faces inflation and cost of living pressures. With
from his end. In a video posted on social media, Sunak said, the UK preparing for a general election next year, there is also
“We’ve achieved a lot in the year since I became PM. But be in the anti-incumbency factor at play against the Conservatives.
no doubt, there’s so much more to do. I know this year has been Opinion polls worryingly show the Conservatives trail
tough. And there is still work to be done to help hardworking between 15 and 20 points behind the Labour party.
families across the country, but I’m proud of the steps we’ve In a speech made in January 2023, PM Sunak outlined his
made.” Calm, sensible, competent, dignified, respectful, pleasant top priorities, setting goals for his Government. These
and pertinent – it’s how the world is increasingly coming to see were, namely –
and know PM Sunak over his past year in office. • Halving inflation to ease the cost of living and give people
As spokesman Max Blain plainly put it, Sunak is “focused on financial security.
delivering for the public rather than marking an anniversary.” • Growing the economy, creating better-paid jobs and
Praising the party leader on his one-year milestone, the governing opportunities across the country.
Conservative party chairman, Greg Hands, maintained, “When • Ensuring that national debt is falling to secure the future
Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister a year ago today, he took of public services.
immediate action to support families with the cost of living, paying • Reducing healthcare backlog.
half their energy bills. Since then we have made good progress • Passing new laws to stop small boats, making sure that if
towards halving inflation, growing the economy, reducing debt, you come to this country illegally, you are detained and
cutting NHS waiting lists, and stopping the boats.” swiftly removed.
Analysts see Sunak as having reinvented

himself as a shake-things-up leader,
making the moves that make a difference.

“When Rishi Sunak
became Prime Minister a
year ago today, he took
immediate action to
support families with the
cost of living, paying half
their energy bills. Since
then we have made good
progress towards halving
inflation, growing the
economy, reducing debt,
cutting NHS waiting lists,
and stopping the boats.”
- Greg Hands

“Being with Rishi was the easiest decision of my life”
What Britain’s first lady Akshata Murty said about her PM husband
Early in October this year, as Rishi Sunak prepared to deliver his maiden speech as UK
Prime Minister to the Conservative party conference in Manchester, he received a surprise
introduction from his “best friend” - wife Akshata Murty.
In a personal and warm speech, the 43-year-old media-shy heiress, fashion designer and
venture capitalist made some interesting revelations. Daughter of Infosys co-founder
Narayana Murthy, she told the gathered party members about what drives her husband and
joked about his love for romantic comedy films.
She began by sharing that the PM had “no idea” what she was going to say. “Yes, you are
absolutely right, I am not on the agenda for today. A bit of a surprise addition shall we say
and a surprise for my husband too, who has no idea what I am going to say,” she told the
gathering in Manchester.
“The reason why I’m here is really quite simple. And it’s because Rishi and I are each other’s
best friends. It gives me the greatest pleasure to introduce you to a wonderful father, my
best friend and your Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak,” she said.
“I’m afraid he does love a good rom-com. The cheesier, the better, even,” she said to applause.
“You’ll be relieved to hear that episodes of ‘Emily in Paris’ are not informing his outlook on
the EU.”
Mentioning that she and Rishi met when they were 24 and both studying abroad in America,
she said, “Right from the very beginning, I was struck by two things about him… his deep
love for his home, the United Kingdom, and his sincere desire to ensure as many people
as possible have a chance to have the opportunities he was lucky enough to have had. It
completely energised him. Being with Rishi was the easiest decision of my life.”
She told the Conservative conference that what most drew her to her husband was his
“honesty, integrity and firm understanding of right from wrong. …We’re one team, and I
could not imagine being anywhere else than here today, with all of you to show my support
to him and to the party.”
Interestingly, while Murty has appeared with Sunak on diplomatic trips this year, including
to India for the G20 Summit, and Japan, she has rarely taken centre stage at a major event.
The couple are the richest ever occupants of 10 Downing Street. An Indian citizen, Murty
owns shares in Infosys worth roughly $600 million as of April ‘23. The couple are parents to
daughters Krishna and Anoushka.

She (Akshata Murty) told the Conservative
conference that what most drew her to her
husband was his “honesty, integrity and
firm understanding of right from wrong.”
“Right from the very beginning, I was struck by two

things about him… his deep love for his home, the United
Kingdom, and his sincere desire to ensure as many people
as possible have a chance to have the opportunities he was
lucky enough to have had. It completely energised him.”
- Akshata Murty

Definite Improvement
The report card a year later definitely shows improvement.
The market calmed. Sunak also managed to mend relations
with the European Union, which had frayed during Britain’s
acrimonious divorce from the bloc. Importantly, inflation,
which peaked at 11.1% in late 2022, was down to 6.7% in
September. Though marginal, the economy is now growing
by around 0.5% per annum.
Game On!
The report card a year later Analysts see Sunak as having reinvented himself as a shake-
things-up leader, making the moves that make a difference. He
definitely shows improvement. announced that he was slowing moves to phase out fossil fuels
in order to save taxpayers money. An over-budget high-speed
The market calmed. Sunak railway project was also curtailed. He has also announced
also managed to mend plans to effectively ban smoking for the next generation with a
gradual ban on buying cigarettes. As he himself told delegates
relations with the European at the Conservative conference, he was making “long-term
decisions for a better future.”
Union, which had frayed Elections next year will show if he will be the one to guide the UK
during Britain’s acrimonious into that future. And he is evidently giving it his best shot. The
video released by Sunak’s office recounted the achievements
divorce from the bloc. of the past year, while also telling viewers to “watch this space”
for more wins. Sunak’s many supporters in the land of his
forebears are expecting nothing less!

Thought Leader
Prahlad
Kakar:
Lessons From A Madman
Prahlad Kakar
has just turned
author with his
autobiography ‘Ad
Man Mad Man’.
In his book and
this interview, he
delves into the
nooks of his many-
layered life, pulling
out wise nuggets
from a wild life
lived king-sized.
By Tsunami Costabir

P
rahlad Kakar’s recently launched book ‘Ad Man Mad
Man’ is a riot. It will have you rolling on the floor
laughing as he takes moments of embarrassment
and failure and turns them into comedy.
Prahlad founded Genesis Film Productions in 1977,
and over time came to be known as an ‘ad guru’ for his
remarkable ability to create memorable campaigns. His
work includes some of the iconic ads of the ‘80s and ‘90s,
including commercials for Pepsi, Royal Enfield, Fujifilm,
Cadbury, KitKat, Maggi, and the list goes on…
But apart from ad films, Prahlad is a passionate collector
of hats. He has restaurants, schools for scuba diving
and entrepreneurship, and an NGO called Reef Watch.
Needless to say, he has a massive bandwidth for
experience and knowledge.
In ‘Ad Man Mad Man’, like a spectator of his own life, he
buzzes about through his past, taking valuable lessons
and penning them down lightly. A God-sent tip to readers
from the maestro: “Read a chapter, then close your eyes
and imagine it.” The book, like a movie, is meant to
appeal to all your sensibilities. With his descriptions, you
can smell, taste, and feel the things he did.
“Why should I single-

mindedly pursue
money when there
are so many other
pleasures to pursue?”

When I walked into his home to meet him, I was welcomed by a
backlit grey-haired man, sitting on a chair, and at that moment I
knew I was in for a treat of wisdom. I sat down and introduced
myself when he asked me how many chapters of his book I had
read. I confessed that I didn’t know because I hadn’t read them
“Advertising
chronologically… and he took off from there.
is about
Prahlad: Good! Because the book hasn’t been written
chronologically. I was inspired by ‘Dispatches’ by Michael Herr. An
account of the author’s experiences from the Vietnam war penned
creating
in the way that he remembered them. He moves from battle to
battle, and sometimes even goes backwards. My book too, is that
memorability.
And for that,
way. I’m watching myself from outside myself, like a fly on the
wall. And I’m now telling that story, laughing at the situations I got
myself into.
Have you always had the ability to romanticise everything?

you have to
Yes, everything. I was a sensitive kid who was easily hurt. So, from
a young age, I learnt to use romanticism as a defence mechanism.
appeal to the
I didn’t want to constantly carry scars.
Romanticising things is a way to accept life as it is, with frills. Like heart.”
when a spec of sand pokes and hurts the body of an oyster, the oyster
begins to secrete layers of a luminous substance to reduce the pain.
That’s what you do with raw, painful memories. Some memories
can take longer to process. But eventually, when you do, you’ll be
able to turn them into a beautiful pearl and tell that story without
having it paralyse you. Of all your passions and interests, how do
you choose what to give your time to?
I hate working. People work for money, but I
thought, ‘why should I single-mindedly pursue
money when there are so many other pleasures
to pursue?’ Like young ladies, for example, but
that too takes money, by the way!
If I like something, I begin to love it and
excel in it. And if I don’t, I’d never touch it.
That’s how I’ve lived my life. I have always
been very selective in what I wanted to do.
I take up a project of my interest, stick with
it through its developing stages, typically
the first three to four years, and then once
the project is ready to stand on its own feet,
I move on to the next.
Your experiences in nature have been

a big part of your life. What invaluable
lessons have they taught you?
The whole business is stillness. Stillness
means to become one with the environment.
Your capacity to sit, absorb, and be still is what
makes you part of it. Take the ocean. If you try
to fight it, you will lose. But if you become one
with it, you become as powerful as it.
I see similarities between the ocean and the

mountains and the forests - all to do with
the power that they have. The power to
either exhilarate you or destroy you. And to
prevent the latter from happening, you have
to learn their rules of engagement.

“The way I
live my life is
always on the
edge of fear.”
You can throw me in any part of the
world, in any situation, and I’ll find a
comfort zone. Because that’s what I’ve
learnt from my experiences in nature.
Like scuba diving – it taught me how to
be self-contained. And how to breathe.
If you are one with the power that you
know is superior, then you become a
part of that power. That power also
becomes you.
Do you manage to find this sense of

stillness in work? Say, on a chaotic
film set?
I’m famous for reading a book on a film
set. I would set the shot, communicate
my vision to my team, and then pick
up a book. While they were frantically
working around on set, I would read.
People would think that my reading a
book was me being uninterested. But it
actually helped me stay focused.
A good director is someone who can
communicate their vision. If you’re a bad
director and you can’t communicate,
you’ll have everyone running around like
headless chickens, including yourself.
And once you set your frame right, half
your story is already told.
Do you have a filmmaking technique?

All filmmakers are intuitive - except the bad
ones. There are things you need to learn
like angles, lights and camera techniques,
but other than that, it is all intuitive.
Sometimes you are handed a script
and the writer hasn’t been able to
communicate the message emotionally.
But as the director of the film, you
are its author. You have to be able to
communicate the essence of the script
through the film.
Advertising is about creating memorability.
And for that, you have to appeal to people’s
hearts. Once the heart is hooked, the
brain follows. So your film has to appeal
to people’s emotions, and often, as the
director, you have to take your own calls.

“I used to be
Is creating memorable advertising more difficult today
than it was 20 years ago?
It’s not more difficult. But the problem is that the ‘suits’ have
taken over. The suits only understand the numbers of ROI
and bottom lines. They don’t understand 36-24-36! That’s
really possessive
something only the creatives understand. A filmmaker
cannot be reduced to a supplier. of my scripts.
When you look at ads, communication, media… Pavlovian
methodologies are always the basis of everything. We are all But not
conditioned to respond depending on the way we’ve been
brought up. Now if you grew up on cartoons or if you grew
up on stories of courage and valour, it greatly influences
anymore. I know
your sensibilities. And today’s filmmakers have grown up
on cartoons. that I don’t have
What distinguishes a good film from a bad one? enough time.”
Good films become poetry. And great films become great
poetry. But bad films remain narratives. The difference
between a good ad film and a great ad film is the attention
to detail it has. God lies in the details. How long do you need
to stare at a Rembrandt painting before you get bored of it? What are your life’s biggest pleasures?
Forever. Because his paintings are luminous. Even if you put I’m a very tactile person - touchy-feely, smell,
them in the corner of a room, they light up the room. That’s taste, colours - I like scripts that allow you the
the kind of detail that has been put into it. possibility to explore your sensibilities. I grew up
As a storyteller, when somebody is important to me - I’m not on stories and fantasy. I was always very physical
me. I’m a ball of tentacles that will reach out and touch, to figure in my approach to life.
out exactly how they are. I modulate my narration to appeal Like when I was a skinny, scrawny kid who took up
to their senses. Understand what interests them, what excites boxing, people were left surprised. But the adrenaline
them, and steer clear of the things I know will trigger them. I I had from that fear gave me the aggression, speed
may take it right to the edge of discomfort, but I never cross it. and strength I needed to take on an opponent.

Do you think you work better with fear?
For me, that’s true. Around my navel where all the
fear collects, there is a flutter. I walk into a shoot
and all my instincts are flaring. The way I live my
life is always on the edge of fear. And because my
bandwidth for experience is so high, I can make
connections from different spaces.
“You can throw me in

any part of the world,
in any situation, and
I’ll find a comfort zone.
Because that’s what
What is your vision for the future?
I’ve learnt from my There are a couple of things on my bucket list. I
used to be really possessive of my scripts but not
experiences in nature. anymore. I know that I don’t have enough time. I
want to see the few scripts that I’ve held close to
Like scuba diving – it my heart, brought to life. And I would be happy

to supervise. I also intend to spend my time with
youngsters, teaching them the things I’ve learnt.
taught me how to be I have a hope that this generation will correct all the
anomalies of my generation - especially with climate
self-contained. And change. There will be nothing to live for, and no way
to live, if the water and forests and animals die.
how to breathe.” Whatever this generation does, they have to plunge

into reversing the damage done to the planet.

Sports
Lionel Messi:
Art In Motion
Magician, alien, superhuman – Lionel Messi has
been given many titles, but it is clear to see that he
is an artist who has mastered his craft and delights
every time he hits the pitch. And with each success,
he reminds us why we call him the G.O.A.T.
Success knows no end with Lionel Messi, well-deserved as it is.
By Paula Dsouza Breaking his own record, the 36-year-old football player recently
won the prestigious Ballon d’Or for the 8th time! “I couldn’t imagine
having the career that I’ve had. Everything that I’ve achieved. The
fortune I’ve had playing for the best team in the world, the best
team in history. It’s nice to win these individual trophies. To win the
Copa America and then the World Cup, to get it done is amazing,”
Messi said at the award ceremony in Paris.
Resilience In The Face Of Criticism

Despite his remarkable career filled with countless goals, assists, and
trophies, some voices have not hesitated to point out his shortcomings.
Critics have sometimes focused on his performances for the national
team, Argentina, arguing that he hasn’t replicated his club success
on the international stage. Others have questioned his leadership
abilities, comparing him to other legendary players who exhibited
more vocal and assertive captaincy. Even aspects of his playing style,
like his dribbling and ball-holding, have been scrutinised over the years.
However, it’s precisely in the face of such criticism that Messi has
shown incredible resilience, a trait of a true sportsman. Spanish
footballer and Messi’s former PSG teammate Sergio Ramos
said, “Playing against Messi is like trying to tackle smoke.
He’s always one step ahead, and his dribbling is simply
unmatched.”
“I couldn’t imagine having

the career that I’ve had.
Everything that I’ve
achieved. The fortune I’ve
had playing for the best
team in the world, the
best team in history.”
- Lionel Messi
The Enduring Legacy A Real-Life Fairytale
Comparing Lionel Messi with the Off the field, Messi is known for his
legendary figures of Pele and Maradona philanthropic work such as supporting
is a passionate debate among football various charitable causes and children’s
enthusiasts. These three players represent hospitals. When he isn’t playing the game,
different eras, styles, and contexts in the the Argentinian is focusing on his family,
beautiful game, making such comparisons being a husband to childhood sweetheart
a captivating but challenging endeavour. Anotonela Roccuzzo, and father to his
Pele and Maradona carved their names three boys – Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.
in football history with remarkable feats Fairytales don’t seem out of reach in the
on the international stage, while Messi’s world of Messi, that’s for certain!
club success and consistency are second
to none. “Messi does not need his right
foot. He only uses the left, and he’s still Talent Above Stature
the best in the world. Imagine if he also Lionel Messi, standing at a modest 5 feet
used his right foot, then we would have 7 inches, might not be the tallest player on
serious problems,” Swedish footballer the football pitch, but he’s undoubtedly
and Messi’s former Barcelona teammate one of the most towering figures in the
Zlatan Ibrahimovic commented. The sport’s history. His recent successes,
most compelling aspect would probably specifically leading Argentina to victory
be that while the comparison rages on, in the Copa America and the World Cup,
it’s a testament to the enduring legacy along with clinching the prestigious Ballon
of these players, who have each left an d’Or multiple times, serve as irrefutable
indelible mark on the world of football and evidence that greatness transcends
continue to inspire generations of football stature. Lionel Messi’s journey with
fans worldwide. “People see Messi’s the Argentina national team has been
talent and skill, but what they a story of incredible perseverance
don’t always see is his incredible and ultimate triumph. For years,
work ethic and dedication. He’s Messi carried the weight of unmet
always striving to improve and expectations on his shoulders when
help the team,” said Uruguayan it came to international success.
footballer and Messi’s former
Barcelona teammate Luis
Suarez.
“I couldn’t be prouder
that a player of Leo’s
calibre is joining
our club but I’m
also delighted to
welcome a friend, an
amazing person and
his beautiful family to
join our Inter Miami
10
CF community.”
- David Beckham

10
His achievements with FC Barcelona were undeniable,
but there was always a longing to bring glory to his
homeland. The pinnacle of this journey came in 2021
when Messi and Argentina won the Copa America, a
major international tournament, and later the World
Cup in Qatar, 2022. This victory was significant not
only for Messi personally but also for Argentina as a
footballing nation. The importance of this win cannot
be overstated, as it marked Argentina’s first major
international title since 1993 and Messi’s first with
the national team. It was a moment of redemption
for Messi, solidifying his status as one of the greatest
footballers of all time. These accomplishments prove
time and again that Messi’s skill, vision and ability to
influence the game make him a giant among men,
regardless of his physical dimensions.
The Unmatched Evolution

From his humble beginnings in Rosario, Argentina,
where he honed his skills on the streets, to the
renowned La Masia academy in Barcelona, Messi’s
growth has been nothing short of extraordinary.
It was during his time at FC Barcelona that Messi,
along with legendary figures like Xavi and Iniesta,
played a pivotal role in redefining the iconic ‘tiki-
taka’ style of football. This exquisite style of play
involves intricate passing, exceptional ball control,
and seamless teamwork. Messi showcased an innate
understanding of the game that set him apart.
His ability to orchestrate attacks, create scoring
opportunities with swift, precise passes, and
his own incredible dribbling skills made him the
embodiment of this style of play. It’s this brand
of football that not only redefined FC Barcelona’s
success but also captivated fans worldwide. Lionel
Messi’s extraordinary journey at FC Barcelona
stands as a testament to an era of unprecedented
success in the world of football. Over the course
of more than two decades, Messi and his beloved
club secured multiple La Liga titles, asserting
Barcelona’s domestic dominance.
“Playing against Messi

is like trying to tackle
smoke. He’s always
one step ahead, and
his dribbling is simply
unmatched.”
- Sergio Ramos

“People see Messi’s talent
and skill, but what they don’t
always see is his incredible
work ethic and dedication. He’s
always striving to improve and
help the team.”
- Luis Suarez
Messi’s transition to Paris Saint-Germain marked one

of the most unexpected and monumental shifts in
the football world. After spending over two decades
at Barcelona, Messi’s move to the French capital sent
shockwaves through the sport. Moreover, the move to
Ligue 1 meant competing in a league renowned for its
physicality and tactical diversity, which required Messi
to adapt his game to new opponents and conditions.
Messi’s journey at PSG, therefore, became more than just
a change of scenery; it was a testament to his adaptability
and determination.

The American Odyssey
In another bold move that shook the football world, following
his two-season stint with Paris Saint-Germain, the Argentinian
superstar made a surprising decision to decline offers from
Saudi Arabia and instead join David Beckham’s MLS franchise,
Inter Miami, based in Florida. Beckham publicly announced,
“Today that dream came true. I couldn’t be prouder that a
player of Leo’s calibre is joining our club but I’m also delighted
to welcome a friend, an amazing person and his beautiful
family to join our Inter Miami CF community.”
This move has the potential to be a monumental turning
point for soccer in the United States. Messi’s global
appeal is undeniable, and it’s expected that his presence
in Major League Soccer (MLS) will pique the interest of
millions of fans, drawing new attention to the league.
Thus far he has led his team to numerous victories,
inspiring and encouraging teammates and transforming
Inter Miami’s game. “He’s just so creative. I think he’s
“He’s just so creative. I allowing other players to flourish,” said Inter Miami
goalkeeper Drake Callender. Notably, Messi’s arrival
think he’s allowing other has garnered support from two of the world’s corporate
giants, Apple and Adidas. Reports suggest that they
players to flourish.” are collaborating with Inter Miami and MLS as part of
this groundbreaking deal, further underscoring the
- Drake Callender significance of Messi’s move to the United States.

Lionel
Messi
His accomplishments
prove time and again that
Messi’s skill, vision and
ability to influence the
game make him a giant
among men, regardless of
his physical dimensions.
The G.O.A.T
In conclusion, Lionel Messi’s impact on the world of
football is nothing short of revolutionary, much like
an artist who continuously redefines their craft. As we
reflect on Messi’s remarkable career and the indelible
mark he has left on the sport, it’s clear that his legacy
transcends statistics, trophies, and records. Messi’s
career is a testament to the belief that artistry and
sportsmanship can coexist, solidifying the fact that
he truly is the Greatest Of All Time.

You look glamorous
for a reason...

Films
Anil Sharma : “You

owe it to yourself to
move with the times”
Twenty-two years
after he directed
the blockbusting
‘Gadar: Ek Prem
Katha’, Anil Sharma
has whacked it out
of the park again
with the smash-hit
sequel! In tune with
his roots as well as
the trends, he shares
his astute views on
the importance of
the story in a film,
understanding
audience tastes, and
why he has ‘dikkat’
with the term
‘old school’.
By Nichola Marie

‘Gadar 2’ shone at the box office, grossing over ₹ 691.08
cr worldwide against a production budget of ₹ 60 cr. It is
apparently the seventh highest-grossing Hindi film of all
time. Did you expect this thumping success?
When I planned ‘Gadar 2’, I did think it was going to be the biggest
blockbuster of India because the first ‘Gadar’ (2001) was also the
same. The story itself was like that – genuine. Generally, when
making sequels, we use the title but not the same characters.
Sometimes, the film is not that big a hit; yet, we go ahead and
make part two of the film. ‘Gadar’ was genuinely a big hit and in
the sequel we were using the same genuine characters. In fact,
when making an agreement with Zee, I made a commitment to
them that the film would make up to ₹ 500 cr. It was not only
confidence in the film but in eeshwar kripa karega.
How big a part did nostalgia play in its success?

See, part one did so well and on that grounds, part two had to
receive a great opening. At least five crore people would come
in to watch the sequel – that was a given. The film would receive
a great opening on the first day, but from the next day onwards
a film runs only if the audiences have liked it. Why are people
calling it a ‘real blockbuster’? This is the reason. Yes, nostalgia
played a part in bringing audiences into the theatres but after
that, it was the film’s own strength that made it such a huge hit.
Actually, people just loved the Tara-Jeete relationship; the father-
son story touched a lot of hearts. ‘Gadar’ was about the Tara-
Sakeena story and part two explored the Tara-Jeete relationship.
“This ‘old school’ terminology is

the creation of foolish, frustrated
persons who don’t understand
The remark was probably not made personally but was
cinema at all. Clint Eastwood rather a comment on the treatment of the film as compared
to the more modern films of today…
is 90-plus. Spielberg, James But what is modern? Anything that appeals is modern!
Cameron, Scorsese – how old Yesterday, something appealed – it was modern. Today ‘Gadar
2’ appeals – it is modern. I’d go so far as to say that those who
are they? And they are still call it old school are actually not modern themselves but old
school instead (laughs)!
delivering hits.”
So, will there be a Gadar 3? “My son (Utkarsh Sharma) is a
We have already mentioned in the film ‘To be continued…’ When very natural actor and has done
the time is right, I will reveal all!
great work in ‘Gadar 2’ and also
A reviewer called ‘Gadar 2’ “old-school desi entertainment at in ‘Genius’ (2018). I’m so proud
its best.” How do you explain its appeal?
To tell you the truth, I don’t understand these terms at all. ‘Old of him and I have faith that God
school-new school’ kya hai? We were alive yesterday and we
are here today as well, we were breathing yesterday and we
will be with him and he will go
are breathing today as well, we read the morning newspapers further in his career. I know
yesterday and we read them today as well, we didn’t have mobile
phones yesterday but now we are with our phones all the time. that a day will come when
This ‘old school’ terminology is the creation of foolish, frustrated
persons who don’t understand cinema at all. Clint Eastwood is people will not say that he is
90-plus. Spielberg, James Cameron, Scorsese – how old are they?
And they are still delivering hits. Take Sanjay Leela Bhansali or Raj
Anil Sharma’s son but that Anil
Hirani; they are not teenagers, are they? Sharma is his father.”
That makes so much sense; the story being the
“One important lesson I learnt most important part of a film…
from B R Chopra sa’ab is that …the only important part of a film! When you go to
a restaurant for a meal, you enjoy the décor etc. But
the camera is but a pen with if the food is not tasty, you will never go there again.
which you write stories on On the other hand, no matter how terrible the décor
etc., if the food is great, you will go regardless.
celluloid. ‘Use the technique to Ultimately, you are concerned with the food. And if
the décor is good and the food is also good, toh woh
show the story – and not the Taj ho jaata hai! (laughs)
other way around’.”
It has also been pointed out that this time around
Your leading man Sunny Deol was reportedly apprehensive you chose to take the middle path, toning down
about whether the blockbuster legacy of ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ the jingoistic tone that was more apparent in
(2001) could be continued. What factors did you keep in mind ‘Gadar’. Was this a conscious decision?
when crafting this sequel and how challenging was it? I have only gone by the requirements of the story. We
See what happens is everyone is afraid. When you set out to make part are not opposed to anyone; we are just making a film,
two of such a big historical hit, that was one of the biggest blockbusters and we are not politicians to chant slogans. The public
of Indian cinema, everyone feels a twinge of fear. That’s because each of Pakistan, England, the US, India, all have loved both
one, whether an actor or technician, only looks at their own character. ‘Gadar 1 and 2’. We don’t think along those lines and
And then there is the director who looks at the film in its totality. And simply make films for the public.
feeling fear itself is a sign of positivity, as it ensures you do your best.
Speaking about creating ‘Gadar 2’, it took me 15 – 20 years to come You have been very close to your leading man
up with the thought for the film. I didn’t merely want to use the title Sunny Deol over so many decades. What makes
‘Gadar’; I wanted to create worthy content. Because merely using him special?
the title would bring audiences in for one or two days but on day He is a wonderful human being – like his father and
three they would soundly abuse me. If there was even the slightest his brother, and even his young sons. They are a very
unnees-ekees in ‘Gadar 2’, it would make no difference to anyone good family. I have a very fine tuning with the family.
but Anil Sharma. People would say Anil Sharma has rubbished We speak with a lot of love and affection and discuss
‘Gadar’ as well. I was concerned about my own reputation and it a lot of topics - our ultimate aim is to make good films
was my prayer to God that I could do right by it. together. We both believe in good films and this is our
Once the thought crystallised in my mind, everything became easy. biggest chemistry. It’s the reason why we receive the
Still, it took me more than a year and a half to write it. kind of success we do.

“He (Sunny Deol) is a wonderful
human being – like his father
and his brother, and even his
young sons. They are a very
good family. I have a very fine
tuning with the family.”
The Hindi film audience has become difficult to
understand and satisfy – agree? What are the main
changes you perceive in audience taste?
Audience ko kya samajhna? You need to simply understand
yourself. You are also part of the audience! Along with
understanding yourself, understand the various members
of your family; your parents, siblings, wife, children,
and friends. Once you have understood them, you have
understood the whole of India!
With time, everything does change. Your children grow
up, you yourself grow older, your face changes… So, why
won’t audiences’ tastes change? But you yourself are also
changing along with audiences’ tastes. You will thus also
match the audiences’ taste, dikkat kya hai? However, if
you remain stuck 40 years in the past and the audience
moves 40 years forward, then it’s a problem. You owe it to
yourself to move with the times.
There has also been a vast change in viewing habits…

You know, these changes have been happening since the 1980s.
Video had come in at the time and many people would sit
at home and watch films on their VCR. It has been around 43
years that people have been watching films from their homes!

Yet audiences are coming to the theatres to watch films as well.
You eat food daily at home; yet you also go out to restaurants
“Yes, nostalgia played a part
on occasion, don’t you? Today, the number of multiplexes has in bringing audiences into the
doubled and tripled. It’s the same with cricket. How long will a
person watch from home? At some time he will desire an outing. theatres but after that, it was
the film’s own strength that
You go back a long way, starting off as an assistant at
the age of 18, and then debuting as director at 21 with made it such a huge hit.”
‘Shradhanjali’ (1980). How did that early period prepare you
as a filmmaker?
You are primarily known for your patriotic genre
Yes, I had started out assisting B R Chopra. My family was directorials including ‘Gadar’, ‘The Hero: Love Story of a
originally from Mathura. My father, an astrologer, had come to Spy’ (2003), ‘Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo’ (2004),
Bombay (Mumbai). He was also very fond of films and a lot of and ‘Veer’ (2010). What is it about this genre that resonates
film folk would visit our house. As a youngster, when I came to so strongly with you?
Bombay and got off the train, I was greeted by posters of the
I have also made family dramas like ‘Shradhanjali’ and
biggest craze of the time - Rajesh Khanna, on all sides. I felt I had
‘Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka’ (1983). But yes, I have a deep
entered not Bombay but Rajesh Khanna Nagar! Mathura had just
inner fondness for the patriotic genre. It’s a part of me. I love
around four cinema halls but Bombay had theatres everywhere.
my country and this love, somehow or the other, comes out
My craze for films grew so much that I would bunk college every
in my films.
morning to go watch a film. And before I knew it, I had made my
way into the film industry.
One important lesson I learnt from Chopra sa’ab is that the You had presented your son Utkarsh Sharma as a child
camera is but a pen with which you write stories on celluloid. artiste in ‘Gadar’ and years later also launched him as a
“Use the technique to show the story – and not the other way leading man. What are your hopes for him?
around. Viewers should not even notice the technique – only Actually, when Utkarsh was small I didn’t want to cast him
the story,” is what he told me. Nowadays, makers focus more in ‘Gadar’. I didn’t want him to be pulled into the whole
on showing the technique rather than the story. You are here shooting experience, the heat, long hours, missing school
to show the story, not the technique. etc. But I was simply unable to find the right child to cast.

Then, Ameesha Patel insisted that I cast my son as she found
him so lovable and cute. The folks at Zee also felt the same. But “There were so many parties one
I wasn’t agreeable. Then one day, seeing that we weren’t able
to cast the right child artiste, Utkarsh came to me and said very after the other that I got tired!
maturely, ‘Papa, if you want, I’d like to help you out and do the
film’. I hugged him immediately and that was it. I requested Jai
Then I told myself, ‘Thako matt
master to help him with the acting part of it. I was amazed at babu, aise mausam kabhi kabhi
how natural he was in front of the camera. When it came to the
dubbing, he dubbed his entire part in half an hour. Later, I again aate hai. Enjoy it while it lasts’.”
cast him in a small role in ‘Ab Tumhare Hawale’… I remember
he had a song with Amitabh Bachchan sa’ab in the film and I
I’m so proud of him and I have faith that God will be with
was a little concerned and asked him if he would be okay. The
him and he will go further in his career. I know that a day
little chap answered, ‘Papa, Bachchan sa’ab is an actor, I am also
will come when people will not say that he is Anil Sharma’s
an actor. I’ll be okay’. He used to do very well in studies, a 90%
son but that Anil Sharma is his father.
student, so I told him to study engineering because if his ‘acting ki
dukaan’ didn’t work out, he would have an education to fall back
on. That’s when he told me directly that he only wanted to be an What are your future plans as a filmmaker?
actor, but that if I didn’t think he had it in him, he would go ahead In a few days, I am leaving for a shooting schedule; this film
and study engineering. He went to the US for five years to study will be announced anytime now. ‘Gadar 3’ will begin shooting
film and acting; he topped there as well. He is a very natural actor in 2025.
and has done great work in ‘Gadar 2’ and also in ‘Genius’ (2018).
And lastly, when ‘Gadar 2’ became such a huge hit, how

“When you set out to make did you celebrate?
Well, actually there were so many parties one after the other
part two of such a big historical that I got tired! Then I told myself, ‘Thako matt babu, aise
hit, that was one of the biggest mausam kabhi kabhi aate hai. Enjoy it while it lasts’. So, yes,
I’m welcoming and enjoying the love, the roses, the fact that
blockbusters of Indian cinema, whether I’m on a plane or at the airport, suddenly people
come up to me to tell me how much they loved the film. So,
everyone feels a twinge of fear.” I’m thankful to people, thankful to God for everything.

Food
Vikas Khanna: “Keep

reinventing yourself
constantly”
Chef and creative
artiste Vikas Khanna,
who wears several
hats in addition to the
toque, constantly uses
the platform he has
been blessed with, to
take people along and
rise together.
By Nichola Marie
‘Michelin Star Awarded Chef. Author of 41

Books. Filmmaker. Perfumer. Museum Creator.
Documentarian. MasterChef Judge. Wannabe
Farmer’. What’s your secret to wearing so many
hats, and with such joy and ease?
I have always been very inspired by storytelling. It
could be through food, restaurants, documentaries,
films, museums. Anything I do, I try to integrate the
whole foundation of it through a personal storytelling
of India. It is necessary for us to constantly figure out
that we have a voice, and we have to use it on the right
platforms. Of course, it can be very stressful when you’re
running things in so many different directions, making
sure everything is beautiful, and doing justice to it. I do
feel that if God has given me such a beautiful platform,
I need to honour it. I need to bring more people with
me. And we all need to rise together. Talking about our
food, our culture, our history, and also our rituals, I need
to present that to the world, in any forms of literature,
or dishes, so that the world knows that India is much
beyond any civilisation when it comes to the intricacies
and diversity of our culture.

From a child with a club foot in
Amritsar, to a penniless American
immigrant, to a hugely successful
international restaurateur… what
was it that kept you going through
those trying times?
Of course, it has been neck-breaking
success and it has also been neck-
breaking failures; everything goes hand
in hand. What pushes me up, again and
again, is, of course, my mother, and sister
who would always say: ‘Punjab ka sher
hai tu’. Even if I fall down or things fall
apart, I need to keep finding ways to turn
things back on. Anybody who is an artiste
in the Western world is going to fall apart.
What do you do to keep this alive? Keep
constantly reinventing yourself. How do
you not let success or failure affect you?
I try my best to stay extremely constant
with one force – that anything I do, my
mother back home in Amritsar has to be
proud of me for how I represent India.
“What pushes me up again and again is, of course,

my mother, and sister who would always say: ‘Punjab
ka sher hai tu’. Even if I fall down or things fall apart, I
need to keep finding ways to turn things back on.”

Your life journey has been the subject of a documentary
- ‘Buried Seeds’, directed by Andrei Severny. What was
the experience like?
Filmmaker Andrei Severny, because he’s also an immigrant in
America — his heritage is from Russia — felt that my story was
very global, very universal, about the human spirit. There was a
lot of travel, which happened in India from Manipal to Amritsar,
the two most important places of my growth, as well as bringing
the immigrant story in this experience. There were tough times.
I went to America in 2000; it was a different country pre-9/11.
Things began to change as I was witnessing my movements in
America, from small kitchens, to big kitchens, to home cooking,
to doing all the odd jobs just to survive. It also showed us that
we have to constantly find ways to find strength and purpose.
And that is why sometimes when I fall apart, even today, I refer
to some of the things that I said at that time, about growing up
and constantly finding ways to express my love for my culture,
where I come from, and also to constantly stand up for the
immigrants who would come after me.
You have produced a documentary series called ‘Holy

Kitchens: Exploring The Bond Between Faith And Food’,
and your docu ‘Kitchens Of Gratitude’ was also featured
at Cannes, while you also made your directorial debut
with ‘The Last Color’. How satisfying has it been to tell
these moving stories?
Through ‘Holy Kitchens’, we spoke about the connection of faith
and food in Sikhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism
and Hinduism. There cannot be any country other than India
with this kind of diversity of faith and I really want to bring that
out. Born and raised in Amritsar, I’ve always been intrigued by
the Sikh community kitchens – the langars. For me, this was a
very important representation of India. It was shown at many
Ivy League universities, the White House, Oxford University.
I continued on this path to create ‘Kitchens Of Gratitude’ in
which His Holiness the Dalai Lama talks about tables of grace
and why it is important for people to stick together. Food
is such an important democratic and secular power, which
brings everyone together. And then I wrote a short story
called ‘Colorless’, about advocacy, the pain of widows and their
disinheritance in Indian culture and many cultures around the
world. I wanted to shed light on that and that is why we created
‘The Last Color’ (2019). I’m honored that I had Neena Gupta
playing the role of Noor in the film. And it was so well received
around the world at film festivals, award functions, and also the
United Nations where it got a standing applause. Later, I went
to the Congress in Washington DC to speak about 350 million
widows who have faced troubles in their family of disownment
etc. My next film is called ‘Imaginary Rain’, in which we have
Shabana Azmi playing a failed chef in New York, and how she
revives her passion as she visits India, her homeland.
“I have always very carefully curated my

balance with food. You can’t modernise cuisine
so much that it becomes unrecognisable. There
has to be recognition in your dishes.”

“‘MasterChef’ has always been
a very important part of my
Being the founding chef of the Michelin-starred Junoon growth, my engagement with
in Manhattan, as well as Kinara and Ellora in Dubai,
what is your reading of the global palate vis-a-vis my own country.”
Indian cuisine today?
I am proud to have been the founding chef at Junoon
restaurant. It served as the flagship of Indian cuisine
for so many years. And to win six consecutive Michelin
stars while I was heading the kitchen! I’m very proud of
Kinara; it’s one of the favourite Indian food destinations
in Dubai and we have a flagship coming up in New
York next year. I have always very carefully curated
my balance with food. You can’t modernise cuisine so
much that it becomes unrecognisable. There has to
be recognition in your dishes. You bring India with it,
so you have to constantly find ways to connect people
to your country through food. And that has been my
forte… of what I put on the menu, which brings people
closer to each other as Indians, as diaspora, but also
the international audience.
We have been enjoying your stint on the seventh

season of ‘MasterChef India’. What is it about the show
that continues to engage you?
‘MasterChef’ has always been one of my biggest reasons
— after mom — to visit India. It is two to three months of
extreme discipline, hard work and research. And we’ve
always loved it. It brings me closer to home in many ways. It
also educates me a lot about Indian cuisine and its diversity.
We get contestants from extreme corners of the nation
proudly bringing their own regional cuisines and culture to
the world. ‘MasterChef’ has always been a very important
part of my growth, my engagement with my own country.

“Every artiste is a work in progress, because we are always finding
ways to be more inspired and creative. It’s very important to us that
it’s not the climax, it’s just a journey.”

“Food is such an
important democratic
and secular power, which
brings everyone together.”
From launching the foundation South Asian Kid’s

Infinite Vision to collaborating with charitable
institutions such as Save the Children, what propels
you to support social causes?
I’ve always been very active when it comes to raising funds
or supporting foundations or charities around the world
which support India; it has been a very important part of our
company’s policies. In so many ways we work as catalysts,
connecting people from media to donors, creating events,
doing the catering, and bringing people together under one
roof for a cause. It could be education, girl empowerment,
or raising awareness for people with disabilities. I hope I
continue and get more strength and love.
Do give us an insight into your own favourite food.

There are so many favourite dishes but I absolutely love the
leftover cuisine of India. With our sustainable approach in
Indian homes, what is leftover, just innovatively changes its
form as a new dish! From leftover Diwali ki mithai to vegetables,
it makes its appearance the next morning in the stuffing of
different parathas!
Your Instagram bio also mentions ‘Work in Progress’…

Every artiste is a work in progress, because we are always
finding ways to be more inspired and creative. It’s very
important to us that it’s not the climax, it’s just a journey. We
are constantly creating new paths in the food industry, arts
or literature, in films or documentaries or in philanthropy or
understanding how we can tell more stories about India to
the world. It’s a constant force in me and I hope with all this
love, I continue to push those barriers.

Literature
Mansoor Khan:
“Writing ‘One - The
Story of the Ultimate
Myth’ was the actual
objective of my life”
Author and filmmaker
Mansoor Khan’s new book
‘One: The Story of the
Ultimate Myth’ is making
waves as a visionary and
powerfully original story
that exposes the ultimate
myth of modern civilisation
and offers a new truth and
reality. Khan opens up about
why this story needed to
be told, the challenges he
encountered while writing
it, his life away from the big
city, and films.
By Nichola Marie

After studying several years of engineering at institutions
like IIT, Cornell, and MIT, Mansoor Khan took leave from
college and ended up in films. Son of renowned filmmaker
“This story needs to be told
Nasir Hussain, Khan went on to write and direct four critically to enlighten the mainstream
appreciated and commercially successful films, namely
‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’ (1988), ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’ civilised person of the Biggest Lie
(1992), ‘Akele Hum Akele Tum’ (1995), and ‘Josh’ (2000). And
all the while, he was plotting how to escape the city! It was and further explain how this lie
his “obsession”, as he calls it, to live outside the city and
preferably close to nature. Convincing his family, they moved
causes Civilisation to be such a
to Coonoor in 2004, a hill station in Tamil Nadu. Here, he felt deluded and destructive culture.”
he was reborn and living for the first time. He and his family
run a homestay called Acres Wild as well as a gourmet cheese
production unit. In 2013, he released his book ‘Third Curve:
The End of Growth As We Know It’ which revolved around the I would be very surprised if any of you said anything else
‘madness of the belief in perpetual, exponential, economic but ‘humans are destroying the planet’. This is the Biggest
growth’. This year, he released ‘One - The Story of the Ultimate Lie and the whole purpose of the book is to explain that
Myth’, a book he calls the actual objective of his life. this is not true. There are 5,000 other human cultures
that we derisively call primitive like Native Americans,
Presenting eight points Khan makes, during an interview
Yanomami, San, Baki, Sentinelese, Adivasi, Kota, Kurumba
with ‘Society Achievers’, about his latest book and life…
and so on. None of them are causing this collapse. Then
why do we endlessly repeat the Biggest Lie that ‘humans
“This book is NOT an environmental book but explains a are causing the collapse’?
much deeper root of the emerging crisis”
This story needs to be told to enlighten the mainstream civilised
I must clarify a few key ideas. person of the biggest lie and further explain how this lie causes
Who do you think is destroying the planet? Civilisation to be such a deluded and destructive culture.

“All living beings and other
human cultures also have
science and technology, but
that is very different and
therefore symbiotic and has
worked for billions of years.”
More importantly, there is no such thing as ‘new’ reality.

There is only one Reality from the beginning of time.
And the nature of that Reality is that it is interconnected
and One. All living beings and primitive, indigenous,
tribal human cultures know it. Only a single deluded
culture thinks that it can make new realities by making
imaginary boundaries and then it can define reality on
its own terms. I would like to emphasise that it is not
modern civilisation (only 300 years old) but civilisation
from 10,000 years back that first violated the rules of
energy sharing and acquiring food by doing agriculture.
Civilisation is the bane and curse, and not all humans as
you are commonly led to believe.
This book is NOT an environmental book but explains
a much deeper root of the emerging crisis. I would
request the reader to kindly read my book and then
read this interview again. Then it will mean something
completely different from what they are imagining
now. I do not imply that the reader is not intelligent
or well-read enough. In fact, I am saying the more
intelligent and more well-read you are, the less likely
that you will understand this because of the cultural
conditioning of 10,000 years of Civilisation. Everything
you have been systematically taught in this culture
called Civilisation is an outright lie.
“The primitivists (including me)
are trying to enlighten the world “Civilisation has managed to destroy the living
planet in just 10,000 years”
that primitive is not a bad word. Authors like John Zerzan, Derrick Jensen, Charles
Eisenstein, and Daniel Quinn are the foundations of my
In fact, ‘civilised’ is the bad word.” understanding of this topic of critique of Civilisation as a
culture. The rest of the world believes that Civilisation is
All our greatest thinkers, writers, statesmen, a superior and advanced culture. But the truth is staring
environmentalists, human activists etc are propagating us in the face that there is something fundamentally
this lie. There is only a very small segment of people who wrong with Civilisation’s perspective of Reality that is
understand what the difference between species and culture causing the collapse. Please go to a tribal or indigenous
is. Human is a species. Civilisation is a culture of humans. village anywhere in the world and you will find a totally
There is a huge difference between species and culture. different and harmonious world. How come?
Species are genetic and biological. Culture is perspective! So undoubtedly, I was on cloud nine when I got their
The perspective of Reality makes all the difference. approval and high praise. But the real test is whether
The segment of people aware of this distinction is known everybody else who reads ’One’ understands that this
as primitivists. The primitivists (including me) are trying book is not in the same old zone of environmental
to enlighten the world that primitive is not a bad word. crisis, global warming, species extinction etc. All those
In fact, ‘civilised’ is the bad word. Primitive cultures crises are the outcome of a far more fundamental
are doing fine until they are killed, looted, raped, aberration of perceiving Reality and trying to control
disenfranchised, and exterminated by this ruthless, it - which only Civilisation does. And that is how
deluded, dominant culture called Civilisation. And then Civilisation has managed to destroy the living planet in
we wonder what went wrong. The primitive world was in just 10,000 years. Humans survived brilliantly for two
beautiful harmony and continues to be so. million years before that! How come?

“I was lucky that those “…‘One’ is a call to changing your perspective”
‘One’ is not a call to ‘action’.
films were appreciated and ‘One’ is a call to changing your perspective. How can you take
successful, but I never had any any useful action if you still have the age-old perspective of
environmental damage and all that?
interest in cinema. I watch very In order to understand the new perspective of ‘One’ please…
few films and very selectively.” • Read my book first. It explains in detail what is wrong with
Civilisation’s perspective of Reality.
• Stop repeating the Biggest Lie that ‘humans are causing the
collapse’. Start understanding that there is only one culture of
humans, Civilisation is causing the collapse.
• Start questioning how and why our culture called Civilisation is
responsible for this collapse.
Only then will you fall in step with Reality and only then there is a
chance that things can improve. Reality does not negotiate!
It is not just an individual change of perspective that is required
but a collective, cultural change of perspective. And that cannot
happen overnight as we expect in our ludicrous, time-bound world.
“Our technology is destructive and control-based”

This is an immensely difficult subject to translate onto screen
because in this I am questioning the very science and technology
of Civilisation. Our science is non-holistic and faulty. So, naturally
our technology is destructive and control-based. All living beings
and other human cultures also have science and technology but
that is very different and therefore symbiotic and has worked for
billions of years. This is the real hard truth in my book but sadly most
book reviewers and bloggers have completely missed this point
and written as if it is a regular environmental book. What a pity!

“Running a homestay called
Acres Wild as well as a
gourmet cheese production
unit has been a very satisfying
experience. But nowhere
near as satisfying as the
experience of writing ‘One’.”
“I never had any interest in cinema”

I was lucky that those films were appreciated and
successful, but I never had any interest in cinema.
I watch very few films and very selectively. Indian
cinema is expanding and diversifying, so the
audience is getting much more choice of genres of
film today. Definitely a welcome change.
I have not written the script and I am not the
director for (Aamir Khan’s son) Junaid’s film. I am
only helping in whatever way I can. And yes, my
son Pablo assisted in Aamir’s ’Dangal’. He has gone
to music school and now film school, but he is still
trying to find his vocation in life. Just like I did.
“There were only gains for me and my family in

my move to Coonoor”
Speaking of gains and downsides of this move,
that depends on what kind of person you are.
I happen to be a person that cannot deal with
urban spaces, so there were only gains for me and
my family in my move to Coonoor. On the other
hand, if you love cities and large towns, then there
would be only downsides for you. My choice is
not a recommendation for everybody in general.
However, as my writing and thoughts suggest,
we were not supposed to be living in cities and
“Have you ever seen a worm or a bee grow endlessly forever?” that’s the foundation of civilisation. Cities were the
bastion of civilisation when we looted the earth
My book ‘Third Curve: The End of Growth As We Know It’ (2013) and formed our idea of symbolic thought and
was basically about the madness of the belief in perpetual, a false, non-holistic science and our destructive
exponential, economic growth. Growth is the de facto religion technology and the delusion of perpetual growth.
only in Civilisation; no other human culture or living being. So, you know where my loyalties lie. While I have
Have you ever seen a worm or a bee or a plant or a tree grow said that, it does not mean that everybody living in
endlessly forever? Of course not. Because it is unnatural and the hinterland or small towns has this perspective
impossible. But Civilisation’s economic laws believe that it is because civilisation has brainwashed just about
possible to grow endlessly on a planet with finite resources. everyone to believe that finally we all have to
You know, when exponential growth happens in our body and believe in civilisation’s way of living and science and
one cell keeps multiplying, we call it cancer. But when we chase technology and growth and madness.
exponential growth in our industrial and financial system, we call
it progress! Wow! If that is not double-talk, I don’t know what is.
Environmental collapse is not because some stupid people get “Writing ‘One’ was the actual objective of my life”
up in the middle of the night and cut trees and waste water and Running a homestay called Acres Wild as well as a
whatnot. It is because Civilisation has made a system that has to gourmet cheese production unit has been a very
grow forever and requires more and more from the body of the satisfying and a great experience to meet people
Earth to make it happen. Think about that. who were naturally drawn to Acres Wild. But
Nothing has changed since I wrote the book. In fact, we believe nowhere near as satisfying as the experience of
and pursue this delusion even harder. Best of luck. And to top it writing ‘One - The Story of the Ultimate Myth’ which
all, this ridiculous culture fancies it can escape to Mars! took 20 years and was the actual objective of my life.

Lifestyle
Find out why nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar recommends, and actors
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Deepika Padukone practise, eating local
and traditional. Catch a glimpse of India’s very first MotoGP Grand
Prix. Indulge your senses with old fashioned rum. Explore Ar Hiten
Sethi’s ingenious designs. Live the crossbag life!
‘Society Achievers’ brings you all this and more…

Fitness
Back To Basics
Be it Kareena Kapoor Khan or
Deepika Padukone, they are eating
traditional Indian food to stay fit and
beautiful. Celebrated nutritionist
Rujuta Diwekar insists that the only
way to stay fit without depriving
ourselves of the goodness of food is
to eat local food in a state of balance.
Hannah Cardozo shares details…
A balanced diet seems to be well-debated in

the fitness community. With an abundance
of diet fads, conflicting opinions, and the
prevalence of ultra-processed food, it can
feel overwhelming to determine what is
truly beneficial for one’s well-being. Yet,
the solution to achieving a nutritious
meal may be closer than it appears.
Indians are known for their carb-

rich diets. However, the traditional
Indian diet, curated over centuries,
reveals a deep understanding of
the significance of a well-rounded
meal. Traditionally our diets
consisted of various balanced
dishes that formed the ‘thali’. It
emphasised the importance of
grains, lentils, vegetables, dairy,
spices, prebiotics, probiotics and
fats, while keeping the seasons
in mind. In the words of celebrity
nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, “Eating
right isn’t about depriving or denying
yourself of your cultural preferences,
native cuisine or local climate. You can
very much get lean and fit eating simple
home-cooked food.”

The traditional Indian diet offers
a plethora of health benefits due
to its abundance of nutrient-
rich ingredients, wholesome
spices, well-balanced meals, and
cooking techniques that preserve
essential nutrients. Methods such
as steaming, sautéing, and slow
cooking help retain the natural
goodness of the food, ensuring that
essential vitamins and minerals are
not lost during the cooking process.
The History Of Indian Food Practices

Ayurveda greatly influenced the holistic approach to health and
culinary practices in India. This is why Indian food practices have
always prioritised both functionality and flavour. The preparation
methods are sustainable and healthy, while the ingredients serve
multiple purposes. So not only are they delicious, but they
also support immunity, inflammation, brain function,
and several other functions in the human body.
The Importance Of The Thali

Another significant factor of a beneficial diet is
finding the right balance. According to Rujuta
Diwekar, you should maintain a 3:2:1 ratio
between “grains : dal/sabzi : pickle/salad/
curd.” The ‘thali’, as previously mentioned,
consists of small bowls of vegetables and
lentils, sometimes a meat dish with rice
or roti, and curd/pickle. Unlike the
modern-day thali, the traditional thali
balanced out the meal while keeping
the portions in control.
Rujuta adds, “The only way to get out
of this diet cycle and to stay fit for the
rest of our lives without depriving
ourselves of the goodness of food is
to eat food in a state of balance. The
answer, therefore, lies in the right
proportion, not portion.”
Deepika Padukone is a big ambassador of health and fitness

and she loves South Indian food like rasam rice, and idli, dosa.

Protein Rich Dishes
Over 70% of Indians do not consume enough protein. To maintain
a balanced and healthy diet, protein should ideally contribute
10% to 35% of your total calorie consumption. For an average
sedentary adult, the recommended intake is a minimum of
0.8 gms of protein per kilogram of body weight.
Proteins consist of essential amino acids, thus finding the
right protein and consuming the right amount is important.
Unfortunately, plant-based proteins are typically ‘incomplete’,
lacking at least one of these essential amino acids. Fortunately,
there is a solution to this issue; combining foods that are
deficient in a particular amino acid with foods that contain it,
can ensure a complete protein intake.
For example, legumes such as daals, rajma, and various
beans are frequently deficient in the essential amino acid
methionine, which is abundantly present in grains like wheat
and rice. Conversely, grains lack lysine, an amino acid
that legumes possess in abundance. Therefore, it is
highly probable that we have already ingested this
complementary combination today, irrespective of
where we are in India.
Dishes like chole, rajma, and paneer are commonly
found and are great options for healthy protein.
Legumes offer a substantial amount of plant-based
protein, making them an exceptional choice for
vegetarians and vegans.
Powerhouse
Millets have been an essential component of our diet
for centuries. Apart from offering a wide range of
health benefits, millets also contribute positively
to the environment due to their low water and
input requirements. In an effort to raise awareness
and promote the production and consumption of
millets, the United Nations, upon the request of the
Government of India, has designated 2023 as the
International Year of Millets.
Whole grains, such as brown rice, millet, and
whole wheat, are fundamental components of
many traditional Indian dishes. Millets in the form of
roti, pulao, or even desserts are not only delicious
but also packed with fiber, protein, and essential
micronutrients like magnesium. Incorporating
these grains into your meals can greatly enhance
digestion and promote heart health.
“I eat only simple Indian

home food, sabzi, roti,
dal, chawal, ghee. There
are so many benefits of
having ghee.”
- Kareena Kapoor Khan

The Delight Of The Tropics
Due to the vast geographical area, varied soil, and Indian food practices have always
different agricultural practices, Indians are blessed with
a multitude of local and seasonal fruits and vegetables. prioritised both functionality and
In a study conducted by Blue Zone, to unravel the secrets
behind the extraordinary longevity observed in select flavour. The preparation methods are
populations worldwide, their findings were remarkable. sustainable and healthy while the
50% of each meal consisted of non-starchy vegetables,
while 25% comprised grains and another 25% consisted ingredients serve multiple purposes.
of protein, predominantly plant-based. Although the
specific vegetables, proteins, and grains varied across
these regions, the balance between these components
remained unwavering. Thus consuming a good amount
of fruits and vegetables daily can lead to a longer life.
Even Celebrities Like It Simple

Everyone around the globe is slowly becoming more conscious
of their health and lifestyle. They are turning to holistic Indian
practices, like yoga. Deepika Padukone is a big ambassador of
health and fitness and she loves South Indian food like rasam
rice, and idli, dosa. In fact, the ingredients and cooking process
used in South Indian food make it extremely healthy and easy to
maintain in balance.
“The only way to get out of this
Kareena Kapoor Khan famously worked with Rujuta Diwekar and
diet cycle and to stay fit for still follows her guidelines of wholesome homemade food. She
the rest of our lives… is to eat eats fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables and healthy drinks. “I eat
only simple Indian home food, sabzi, roti, dal, chawal, ghee. There
food in a state of balance. The are so many benefits of having ghee. My grandmother is 84 and
she is still fit and looks beautiful,” she’d said in an interview. Her
answer, therefore, lies in the friend Malaika Arora follows a very similar lifestyle. As a partner
right proportion, not portion.” of Diva Yoga, she believes in leading a holistic life and is known to
eat simple Indian food. She especially enjoys the sadhya (Kerala
- Rujuta Diwekar vegetarian food spread typically served during Onam).
So What Are You Waiting For?!

The traditional Indian diet offers a plethora of health benefits due
to its abundance of nutrient-rich ingredients, wholesome spices,
Fats Are Not Bad well-balanced meals, and cooking techniques that preserve
In Indian culture, cooking oils have traditionally been essential nutrients. Methods such as steaming, sautéing, and
changed with each season, resulting in a wide variety slow cooking help retain the natural goodness of the food,
of oils being used. Our bodies require omega-3 and ensuring that essential vitamins and minerals are not lost during
omega-6 fatty acids from the food we consume in order the cooking process.
to maintain good health. The oil-switching process While it is true that the traditional Indian diet offers indulgent
enables different ratios of omega-3 and omega-6 fats, options like rich curries and sweets, practising mindfulness and
which can help us maintain the ideal balance in our diet. moderation is key to fully enjoying the benefits of this culinary
The two most commonly used cooking oils in Indian heritage. By savouring these indulgences in controlled portions
cuisine, ghee and coconut oil, do not disrupt this ratio and balancing them with nutrient-dense meals, one can strike a
and offer their own unique health benefits. harmonious balance between health and indulgence..

The Fast Lane
Kickin’ It Into
High Gear
Shaun Pais steers us through his track-side
experience at India’s very first MotoGP
Grand Prix in Uttar Pradesh.
Motorcycles have always played a very central role in my life. From going to school sitting on the
tank of my dad’s beat-up Suzuki Shogun to growing up and riding exotic superbikes to some of
the most remote places in India and abroad, there’s always been one thing that’s clear to me -
everything’s better on two wheels.
However, the mass-produced motorcycles in India often leave much to be desired by an
enthusiast like me. Over the years, we’ve seen that change to a large degree. The Hero Honda
Karizma when it launched back in 2003 gave us a taste of what larger capacity motorcycles
looked and felt like. Ten years later in 2013, KTM gave us the Duke 390 which packed in
frightening power and technology at a price point that still impresses. The Himalayan 411
and Impulse / Xpulse 200 showed us that we didn’t need racetracks or brilliant roads to have
fun.
But still, we are far from what could be called an enthusiast’s market because let’s face it,
at the end of the day, motorcycles in India are sold for weekdays and the commuting
that comes with it. Not for weekend shenanigans filled with highway touring, track
days, and trail bashing. And that’s why, India hosting the crème de la crème of
motorcycle racing in 2023 came as such a welcome surprise.
The Track Beckons

The smell of unburnt fuel
and rubber, the deafening
harmony of screaming
engines, and the feeling of the
wind gushing by you when a
motorcycle passes by at 350+
kmph is unparalleled.
Say hello to MotoGP. The purest form of motorcycling on earth. 22 of the planet’s
fastest two-wheelers being ridden like absolute spaceships. By some of the fittest
humans going circles around the planet’s quickest racetracks. Every year, they do
it in the rains of Argentina and the cold of Australia. And this year, they did it in our
very own Uttar Pradesh’s sweltering heat too.
Words can’t accurately describe the experience and honestly, pictures or videos
don’t even come close. But here’s me giving my best recreation of what the race
weekend was like.
Red Bull was kind enough to invite me along with a few other influencers to the
Buddh International Circuit to experience the very first Grand Prix of India firsthand.
Red Bull is known for helping people jump out of the sky without parachutes and
perform stunts in F1 cars on a helipad, so you’d expect this to be pretty vanilla for
them, no? Wrong. The smile plastered on our faces told a very different story every
time an in-line 4 beast blitzed us. Trust me, that’s a lot of blitzing!
The Race Is On
The MotoGP weekend is split into three days. Day 1 is the most laid back
and usually has all the riders getting familiar with the track and doing
media interactions. Don’t be dumbfounded if you spot Marc Marquez
and Jorge Lorenzo casually tottering around on their Dios and Ola
scooters as if they were in Vagator, Goa. I’d recommend always
going for the first day and just soaking everything in because
it’s such a novel experience. Besides MotoGP, there are similar
events for the smaller Moto 3 and Moto 2 motorcycles. These
usually are stepping stones to MotoGP and you’d find most
of the current MotoGP riders today graduating from the
smaller classes.
Day 2 is where things get serious. The revving of
bikes gets louder, crowds at the BIC increase and
you see everyone around the paddock sporting their
‘no nonsense’ look. It starts with free practice to get
the motorcycles warmed up and soon we have racers
pushing limits during the qualifying round. This is the first
time that a MotoGP race has been held in India, so one would
assume the lack of data and familiarity would have the racers
taking it a little easier, but there was no slowing down this lot.
The final event of the day is The Sprint - a race that’s similar to
the main race but with half the laps. So you see all the racers
pushing harder, braking later, and giving everything they’ve got
for those 11 hot laps. Jorge Martin on his Pramac Ducati was the
fiercest rider and ended the evening by clinching the top spot,
making him the favourite for Day 2.

This is the first time that a MotoGP race has been held in
India, so one would assume the lack of data and familiarity
would have the racers taking it a little easier, but there was
no slowing down this lot.
Fun fact: Francesco

Bagnaia a.k.a Pecco, the
current World Champion,
Day 3, here we go! Red Bull says that drinking
their energy drink gives you wings. They weren’t
learnt the tricks of the
kidding when they had the Soul Flyers - a flying
team jump out of a plane with their wingsuits
trade at Moto 3 while
and land at the BIC all before the races could
begin! The final race events then kicked off with racing for our very own
the Moto 3 and Moto 2 races flagging off. For the
final race, we snagged the most mesmerising
location from where we could see the entire track!
Mahindra Racing!
We all watched with bated breath as the racers
went neck-to-neck, trying to outwit each other
and setting new records in the process. The race
ended with Marco Bezzecchi from the Mooney
VR 46 racing team being crowned champion of Walking The Track
the inaugural MotoGP Bharat after he built up a Before Day 3 officially began, I was lucky enough to walk along the
sizable lead to separate himself from the chasing track with my auto-journalist friends. And here’s when you realise that
pack. It’s important to note that Marco was one the camera angles just don’t do enough to showcase the landscape
of the few victims to crash at the infamous T1 on changes. Steady inclines, sharp declines, and that long 1.06 km straight
the previous day’s Sprint. Would Bezzecchi have - we walked by it all. We even closely inspected the infamous turn
clinched the top prize at the Sprint too had he T1 where quite a few racers crashed during the Sprint. The Buddh
managed to keep the rubber side down? I guess International Circuit is quite the marvel and you don’t realise the scale
we’ll never know…. of things till you see it in person.

At The Finish Line
Was this a perfect event? Not even close. The visas for the teams came in frighteningly late. The connectivity to the BIC
still isn’t perfect, the marketing for the event was almost non-existent and the turnout had the potential to be so much
better. But it’s a start. A start to the resurgence of motorsports in India. We’ve got plenty of passionate enthusiasts who
are ready to stand in the heat just for a glimpse of our idols as they fly by.
After finally experiencing a MotoGP weekend in person, I’m now confident that watching it on a screen will never do it
justice. The smell of unburnt fuel and rubber, the deafening harmony of screaming engines, and the feeling of the wind
gushing by you when a motorcycle passes by at 350+ kmph is unparalleled. You miss out on all of these at home. Those
who were at BIC over this weekend know precisely what I’m talking about. For those who weren’t - get your butts out
there next year. Trust me, it’s worth it.

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Hiten Sethi and Associates (HSA) have been instrumental in building several towering structures and crafting imaginative
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Headed by award-winning architect Hiten Sethi, their outstanding designs have been inducted into the Hall of Fame of
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generate built and unbuilt forms that are life-enhancing, sustainable and eternal.” Adding insight on his design philosophy
Hiten shares, “The firm has over the years handled various design challenges on different scales. Its work culture involves
research and innovation in every project. The firm concentrates its design ideologies on new material applications and
opportunities offered by new building techniques and lighting with a comprehensive view of sustainable architecture.”

Here are a few of the design firm’s noteworthy projects…
National Cancer Institute, Nagpur

This is a first-of-its-kind project in terms of experimental
designs and the use of innovative materials and technology.
This institution has a 500-bed quaternary care cancer centre
with a built-up area of roughly 7 lakh sq ft. The design
flexibility allows for future expansion of 700 beds if required.
The National Cancer Institute, which was designed as
a comprehensive care facility, exhibits proficiency in
basic, clinical, and epidemiological research in addition
to providing top-notch cancer care. The project has been
certified by NABH and JCI. Other highlights of this project
are the seismic-compliant design with a safety factor of
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environment, and features designed to target a Gold Rating
under the IGBC Green New Building Rating System.
The building was built to withstand temperatures ranging
from 5.5 degrees to 47.5 degrees Celsius during the course
of a year, considering the high temperatures in the area.
The National Cancer Institute

in Nagpur is a first-of-its-
kind project in terms of
experimental designs and the
use of innovative materials and
technology.

Campus For National Institute Of Securities Markets
(NISM) At Patalganga
This campus has been built on 6.50 lakh sq ft in the first
phase of construction. The state-of-the-art facility is built
to accommodate 1,000 students. The design is flexible to
accommodate future expansion planned for 4,000 students.
This project is a 4-star GRIHA pre-certified project with a
sewage treatment plant and organic waste composter for
waste management.
The premise is designed to offer all the courses under
one roof with accommodation for students and staff. The
campus is designed such that it should facilitate future
growth to launch new programmes. The entire project is
developed phase-wise using topographical features, and
natural water bodies channelized as per contours following
rainwater path orientation. The interior space is planned
where academic and administration areas have central
interaction and a leisure zone as the nucleus. The library
is placed in between existing hillocks as a connecting
feature, giving a bigger dynamic to the concept of nature
amalgamating into a built form.
The National
Institute Of
Securities
Markets campus
is designed
such that it will
facilitate future
growth to launch
new programmes.

“The firm concentrates its
design ideologies on new
material applications and
opportunities offered by new
building techniques and lighting
with a comprehensive view of
sustainable architecture.”
- Hiten Sethi

“Meaningful architecture is
a product of the synergic
process, customised to
generate built and unbuilt
forms that are life-enhancing,
sustainable and eternal.”
- Hiten Sethi

Sun City For Paradise Group
With modern
Paradise Complex is inspired by Sun City, which sits poised and majestic with
its imposing structure and towers, visible from across the site. The architecture amenities including
and decor ooze splendour and opulence in every aspect of the complex, which
has integrated the natural beauty of its surroundings into its design, taking a swimming pool,
architectural and interior themes from the legend of a lost African tribe to
capture the essence of a palace. With modern amenities including a swimming
steam and sauna, cafe
pool, steam and sauna, cafe and spa, the space is equipped with every luxury.
The Central Plaza offers a view that stands in awe of the sheer scale and
and spa, the Paradise
grandeur of the masterpiece of faux elephant tusks, sculptured bronze and Complex is equipped
crystal artifacts, and jungle cascades.
The magnificence of the wild landscape has been immortalized in statues, stone
with every luxury.
carvings, mosaic illustrations, vaulted ceilings, dazzling flame-topped towers
and bronze wildlife sculptures. The decorative domes give a palace feel over
the residential building. Surrounded by luxurious botanical gardens that are
interlaced with cascades, lakes, pools and an assortment of water adventure
rides gives it an enthralling appearance.
This article has been excerpted from our sister publication ‘Society Interiors & Design’.

Luxe Living

Event
Movie Moment
Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde unveiled the
September issue of ‘Society Achievers’ along with dynamic
director Madhur Bhandarkar, who graced the cover.
National Award-winning film director Madhur

Bhandarkar, much like with his films, does
everything with style, poise, and a side of hard-
hitting reality. This was one of the many reasons why
he took centre stage on the cover of the September
‘23 issue of ‘Society Achievers’, the grand unveiling
of which took place at Varsha, the official residence
of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in Mumbai.
The magazine was unveiled in front of the media by

the Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Eknath
Shinde, Madhur Bhandarkar, media magnate Nari
Hira, Ashok Dhamankar of Magnate Publishing,
and Andrea CostaBir, Editor, ‘Society Achievers’.
In keeping with the theme, the magazine felicitated

achievers from different spheres, including
restaurateur and philanthropist Neeti Goel;
Architect Ketan Sheth; CMD Bright Outdoor Media,
Yogesh Lakhani; Founder, Naarad PR & Image
Consulting, Anusha Srinivasan Iyer; and Founder,
Shiva’s Stylo, Dr Shivarama Bhandary.
The Chief Minister was warm and gracious as he

congratulated Madhur. He also congratulated
‘Society Achievers’ for turning the spotlight on
amazing personalities who deserve recognition.

Events
A Toast To Giving Back

‘Society Achievers’
‘Society Achievers’ has always celebrated
celebrated the spirit of those who dare to do, and so with the ‘Society
Achievers Giving Back Forum & Felicitations’,
giving back at the ‘Society we turned the spotlight on well-known and
unsung heroes who do their very best to give
back. They have stepped out in their own
Achievers Giving Back unique ways to reach out and help lift up
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The ‘Society Achievers Giving Back Forum

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It was an evening filled with intriguing conversation, insightful revelations along with some witty and fun moments too. The
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