TALKing People
Talking People is a special dedicated corner, created as a sounding board for who’s who of the Indian and International travel industry. With
Talking People, it is our endeavour to bring you face-to-face with people. Contributed by: Peden Doma Bhutia, Megha Paul & Vivek Sethi
Medha Sampat, Founder, Knack Marketing is a complete fitness freak. Staying healthy is Sampat’s mantra for good living. "I do my bit to stay healthy and fit everyday. In the morning, I hit the gym and when I have time in the evening, I walk a long distance." Sampat also likes to spend time with her family as that is what gets her rejuvenated. “I am an avid movie watcher, too. In the recent times, Argo has been my best bet. The one movie which I can watch over and over again is Invictus. My preference for actors, however, changes time and again. Currently I like watching Robert Downey Jr,” she says. Sampat’s loves going to Sydney for holidaying. “In India, I love heading to Rajasthan. It just gives me a royal feeling,” she chuckles.
SM Shervani, FHRAI, President loves watching movies. “I am not much of a reader now but I love movies and politics. Cricket used to be my favourite sport during school and college days but I do not play it now.” A complete foodie, Shervani loves eating out. “I am experimental when I dine out. I indulge in Italian, Mediterranean, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese food when I try out new restaurants. I never order Indian food, especially North Indian food, outside my home. I have always felt the best Indian food is cooked in my home only,” he chuckles. A doting father, Shervani likes spending time with his son and daughter. “I can only speak to my son on phone these days as he is off to Switzerland to do his hospitality course at Les Roches. My daughter is here and assists me frequently.” He is also extremely passionate about politics and is contesting the Lok Sabha elections next year.
Sucheta Nagpal, Director & CEO, Travstarz Holiday & Destinations, spends a lot of time with her children. “My son is 12 years old and my daughter just turned eight. Thus, it is a madhouse in the family all the time and obviously good fun.” Nagpal likes reading books and playing basketball. “In my free time, I also do yoga and meditation.” Being a shopaholic, Nagpal can often be spotted at Delhi’s Emporio Mall and Mumbai’s Lokhandwala. Music is an all-time therapy for relaxation and Jagjit Singh is her favourite singer. “I swear by the idiot box as well. I never forget to watch Comedy Nights with Kapil,” she adds.
Kwang Ho Kim, Regional Manager, Asiana Airlines, has been in India for over a year. He lives here with his wife and a daughter, who studies in 11th grade. He likes Golf, which he says gets him to meet more friends from his country and also network with senior officials of other companies. He finds Indian movies very interesting that combine drama, songs and everything into one package. Kim is a little disappointed with the limited number of Korean restaurants, however, he has gradually started liking Chicken Tikka and many other Indian specialties.