RISHI NALEENDRA

Chef-owner of Kotuwa, Cloudstreet and Cheek Bistro

“The pandemic made me realise that life still goes on no matter how hard it gets—and it’s all about finding ways to keep moving forward. As we were not able to travel over the past few months, I ended up with a lot of time on my hands. That’s why I took up art and journaling during the circuit breaker period without realising how much joy these brought me. I learnt the importance of allocating time for myself, and would like to continue painting. As for my career, I’m still in the early stages and last year was a testament to how life can change so quickly and how as humans we can adapt with the times. There is no doubt that there will be more challenges to come in the future, and I can only hope that we stay open to change and new ideas.”