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Celeb Choice/Usha Uthup, Singer
What I carry in my handbag: Photos of my grandchildren and Mother Teresa, rosaries, money, Disprin, mobile, pens, perfume and bindis.
What I carry in my handbag: Photos of my grandchildren and Mother Teresa, rosaries, money, Disprin, mobile, pens, perfume and bindis.
Five things I can’t live without: My credit cards, photos of my grandchildren and Mother Teresa, a prayer book and frequent flyer cards.
My most recent purchase: Cologne for my son and dark glasses for my daughter and son-in-law.
The most treasured item in my wardrobe: At the moment, a black-and-gold bordered sari.
What I would wear on a Sunday: A nice white salwar kameez with a crisp white dupatta or a soft black crepe outfit.
Where I like shopping the most: Nalli in Chennai, Balaram Saha and Kanishka’s in Kolkata, West Side, Shoppers’ Stop and Marks and Spencer.
I get my music from: HMV in London, Planet M, Music World, little by-lanes in Kolkata and Mumbai where they sell old and rare music. Rhythm House in Mumbai is an old favourite.
Madhur Bhandarkar, Film director
What’s in my wallet: Some money, credit cards, and pictures of Gods, mainly Ganpati.
Five things I can’t live without: Music system, TV, DVD player, mobile and watch to keep a track of the time.
My most recent purchase: A gold ring and bangles for my mother on her birthday.
The most treasured item in my wardrobe: My kurtas teamed with jeans.
What I would wear on a hot date: A kurta in black or white.
Where I like shopping the most: Bandra – I’m not a brand conscious person.
I get my music from: Anywhere around the city. I love old songs by Kishore Kumar and songs from Guru Dutt’s films.
(As told to Bhawna Gera)
