Are you missing the food, restaurants, social life of Bombay?
What I miss most about Bombay are the cocktail parties. I did miss the movie theatres initially, but now television has enough movies. Meeting people at the parties is what I miss.

What�s Goa got to offer in terms of night life?
I don�t visit the night clubs, I enjoy small, intimate parties where everyone knows everybody. These sort of gatherings have a lot of character and depth.

Have your tastes changed? Is it only Goan food you eat now?
I have always enjoyed eating Goan food. But I enjoy other cuisines as well.

What about feni?
I drink feni once a week with soda and ice. And it�s always cashewnut feni.

Are Goans naturally discerning foodies?
Goans love food, for them eating is a passion, a way of life. I don�t think there is a Goan who says he does not enjoy food.

Have you stepped into the kitchen of your ancestral home in Goa? To cook?
Not really. I don�t cook. The only thing I really know to make is tea. That�s about it.

What kind of people do you entertain in Goa? Who are your new friends?
I entertain a lot at home. There are lot of old friends and family that come over. Also, I have a lot of new friends, young people who have made Goa their home.

Why do you paint murals in restaurants and hotels?
People are always asking me why I do it. I say it is not great art, but it is great fun. I wouldn�t do it if I did not enjoy it.