My Life My Style: Kabir Bedi
'The best is yet to come'
Best work moment
The spectacular European success of Sandokan, a television series with unmatched viewing figures till now, where I played an Asian pirate fighting for freedom against the British. Also, being accepted as a voting member of the Oscars Academy. My Italian Knighthood was a great moment too.
Books on your bedside
Salman Rushdie's Joseph Anton
Massage or workout to de-stress
Massage
Designs that have caught your eye recently
Anish Kapoor's innovative sculptures, Indian craftsmanship in Jodhpur
Your IT tools
My Mac, Google, mini-travelling printer and my mobile
Favourite spirit
Scotch whiskey
Favourite wine
Brunello di Montalcino
Favourite champagne
Not a champagne man, but on occasions, Dom Perignon
Your sleeping ritual
A piece of dark chocolate, bathroom hygiene and stretching leads to a good night's sleep
Favourite TV show
Homeland, and all the news channels
Best gift received
My parents - a gift from the universe
Best gift given
Alimonies
Favourite cuisine
Indian, Thai and Italian
What food items do you like to shop for?
Dark chocolate, chutneys, jams and cheese
Newspaper, TV channels and websites you prefer
All Indian TV news channels, BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera, Russian News TV. Newspapers: The Times of India, Hindustan Times, DNA, Mid Day, Mumbai Mirror, The Indian Express, Mint. Twitter and The Daily Beast
Where do you like to sit when being driven? Upfront with driver of back seat like sahib?
Backseat
On a plane do you prefer to network, sleep or catch up on films and reading?
Catch up on films and reading with naps in between
Fancy coffee or masala tea
Coffee from my Nespresso machine
What do you cook on your day off
Any recipe from Camellia Panjabi's 50 Great Curries of India
Do you fill customer feedback forms? Why?
Only to praise or damn
Are you a beach or mountain person?
Both!
Your Favourite city
London and Rome, Delhi too
What's your fragrance?
Vetiver
You get your work clothes from
My producers
The shoemaker you trust your sole with?
Ferragamo
Your shaving mantra
Less is more!
The gels, oils and lotions you swear by
Avdea Shampure shampoo and L'Occitane hand wash
Your favourite evening wear
Kurta-pyjama at home. Nehru jacket on occasions
What's your weekday breakfast like? And weekend?
Everyday: 2 fried eggs, toast, butter, with marmalade and steaming-hot Assam tea
Your current set of wheels
Ready to be replaced
In the car is it sleep or cell for you?
My mobile
God for you is
The consciousness that underlies the universe
Favourite café
Indigo Cafe
Favourite restaurant
Yauatcha, Indigo and Punjab Grill
Workday lunch is
Light and healthy
Your workout regime
Sporadic
Your ideal holiday
On a glorious beach or among Himalayan pines
Your ideal dance music
Sufi trance tracks
At parties do you like to talk turkey or make PC?
Neither, I like interesting conversations.
A few of your goddesses are
My mother who became a Buddhist nun
Alpha males you know
Takes all kinds to fill the highways
Your favourite motto
The best is yet to come.
The spectacular European success of Sandokan, a television series with unmatched viewing figures till now, where I played an Asian pirate fighting for freedom against the British. Also, being accepted as a voting member of the Oscars Academy. My Italian Knighthood was a great moment too.
Books on your bedside
Salman Rushdie's Joseph Anton
Massage or workout to de-stress
Massage
Designs that have caught your eye recently
Anish Kapoor's innovative sculptures, Indian craftsmanship in Jodhpur
Your IT tools
My Mac, Google, mini-travelling printer and my mobile
Favourite spirit
Scotch whiskey
Favourite wine
Brunello di Montalcino
Favourite champagne
Not a champagne man, but on occasions, Dom Perignon
Your sleeping ritual
A piece of dark chocolate, bathroom hygiene and stretching leads to a good night's sleep
Favourite TV show
Homeland, and all the news channels
Best gift received
My parents - a gift from the universe
Best gift given
Alimonies
Favourite cuisine
Indian, Thai and Italian
What food items do you like to shop for?
Dark chocolate, chutneys, jams and cheese
Newspaper, TV channels and websites you prefer
All Indian TV news channels, BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera, Russian News TV. Newspapers: The Times of India, Hindustan Times, DNA, Mid Day, Mumbai Mirror, The Indian Express, Mint. Twitter and The Daily Beast
Where do you like to sit when being driven? Upfront with driver of back seat like sahib?
Backseat
On a plane do you prefer to network, sleep or catch up on films and reading?
Catch up on films and reading with naps in between
Fancy coffee or masala tea
Coffee from my Nespresso machine
What do you cook on your day off
Any recipe from Camellia Panjabi's 50 Great Curries of India
Do you fill customer feedback forms? Why?
Only to praise or damn
Are you a beach or mountain person?
Both!
Your Favourite city
London and Rome, Delhi too
What's your fragrance?
Vetiver
You get your work clothes from
My producers
The shoemaker you trust your sole with?
Ferragamo
Your shaving mantra
Less is more!
The gels, oils and lotions you swear by
Avdea Shampure shampoo and L'Occitane hand wash
Your favourite evening wear
Kurta-pyjama at home. Nehru jacket on occasions
What's your weekday breakfast like? And weekend?
Everyday: 2 fried eggs, toast, butter, with marmalade and steaming-hot Assam tea
Your current set of wheels
Ready to be replaced
In the car is it sleep or cell for you?
My mobile
God for you is
The consciousness that underlies the universe
Favourite café
Indigo Cafe
Favourite restaurant
Yauatcha, Indigo and Punjab Grill
Workday lunch is
Light and healthy
Your workout regime
Sporadic
Your ideal holiday
On a glorious beach or among Himalayan pines
Your ideal dance music
Sufi trance tracks
At parties do you like to talk turkey or make PC?
Neither, I like interesting conversations.
A few of your goddesses are
My mother who became a Buddhist nun
Alpha males you know
Takes all kinds to fill the highways
Your favourite motto
The best is yet to come.
Kabir Bedi
International stage, film and TV actor
International stage, film and TV actor