I have a lot of connection to Pataudi. I have spent a lot of time there and I love the place very much, but at no point, do I consider myself a Nawab.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I grew up in Kolkata in a traditional family. We had friends who lived in mansions just like the one in 'Oleander Girl.' Growing up, I was fascinated by the old house and the old Bengal lifestyle.
I come from an enormous and very close family. I have over a dozen aunts and uncles in Pakistan, dozens of cousins. I have many close friends. I have received so much love in Lahore that the city always pulls me.
Kolkata is a musical city. What I like about people here is the lack of diplomacy. Some of the best Indian classical musicians belong to this place. Kolkatans do not go by fashion, but by passion.
Calcutta is like another world. People there are very special and grateful.
I take full pride in the fact that I'm from Chandigarh.
I was born in Faridabad and I spent a major part of my growing up years in Delhi before shifting to Mumbai. Delhi-NCR is still very special to me.
I was born in our Chembur house in Mumbai, where we lived for five years after which we shifted to our Lokhandwala house.
My parents' relationship with Kolkata is so strong. Growing up, the absence of Kolkata was always present in our lives.
My grandfather is from Peshawar; he was born there.
I am neither a Bengali nor am I from Delhi's St Stephen's. I am an Allahabad boy.