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Get to know… Saransh Goila
The chef and entrepreneur (@SaranshGoila) would swipe right on gulab jamun, but is not a fan of big homes. He’s also a trained actor and a closet film reviewer
Currently I am
Working on launching Goila Butter Chicken in a soccer club in London.
High point in life
A pop-up in Melbourne, where I served 1,500 people in 15 days, and being invited to MasterChef Australia S10 as a guest judge.
Low point in life
When my brand almost shut down in the pandemic.
On my playlist
Life without Fantasies, by Neon Dreams; Little Light, by Gabrielle Aplin; Birds of A Feather, by Billie Eilish.
Today I’m craving
Sindhi kadhi and matar pulao.
Last thing I ordered online
Kolkata-style chicken biryani.
One thing I would never buy
A big home.
App I check before bed
WhatsApp.
Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self
Have more fun, Saransh!
My favourite subject in school
Theatre and arts. I have always been passionate about theatre and trained under director Barry John.
I’d swipe right on
My girlfriend, and if it’s food, then gulab jamun.
My secret skill
I write good film reviews.
A superpower I wish I had
To be able to make someone happy with the snap of my fingers.
My favourite Sunday memory
Cooking with grandpa, who was a passionate cook. In Delhi winter, he would make pahadi dum aloo, grinding masalas and adding lots of ghee! It’s a special dish that reminds me of him.
My plans for next Sunday
Attending an engagement party.
My most star-struck moment
Meeting David Beckham, and feeding him Goila Butter Chicken.
My favourite bad habit
Ordering a late-night chocolate cake or tiramisu from The Pastry Journal in Andheri, Mumbai, and enjoying the leftovers the next day.
If I could travel back or forward in time
I’d rewind and pursue the acting role that I refused.
The best thing about fame
You get fed well no matter where you go, and you can change people’s perceptions. My own mission is to make people around the world understand the depth and diversity of Indian cuisine.
The worst thing about fame
People expect you to be perfect at all times. That’s a lot of responsibility, and the leeway for making mistakes is very slim.
