My Entertainment: Designer Vikram Phadnis
The choreographer-turned-designer-to-the-stars talks Bollywood and his fave UAE hangouts
Movies and music
Favourite film of all time? Salaam-E-Ishq
Favourite film seen in last month? The Dirty Picture
Ultimate movie icon? Salman Khan
Movie character you’d most like to play? I’m not an actor
Favourite movie quote? “It’s just a matter of time,” I can’t remember what film it’s from
Favourite movie snack? Nachos
Favourite TV show? Desperate Housewives
First record you ever bought? The soundtrack to 1981 film Silsila
Last song downloaded? Clarity by John Mayer
Favourite band? U2
Song to be played at your funeral? Right Here Waiting For You by Richard Marx
Best album of all time? Madonna by Madonna
Song guaranteed to get you on the dance floor? Break Your Heart by Taio Cruz
Miscellaneous
Favourite designer? Monisha Jaising and Anamika Khanna
Favourite fashion capital? Paris
Favourite restaurant in the UAE? Pai Thai at Al Qasr
And what dish do you always order there? Steamed fish
Last book read? I have a bad habit, I don’t read
Last thing you bought? A ticket to Thailand
Favourite holiday destination? St Tropez
Favourite hotel? Four Seasons in Koh Samui
Best website? www.vikramphadnis.com
Favourite celebrity hottie? Kareena Kapoor
Best UAE hangout? The Dubai Mall
Personal motto? When God closes a door, he opens a window
Describe yourself in three words? Emotional, strong and a dreamer
Word or phrase you most say? “Fabulous”
Your signature cooking dish? A cup of tea
