Suchitra Krishnamoorthi says THIS is Mumbai’s superstar snack

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi

Singer-actress Suchitra Krishnamoorthi is a true Mumbaikar, from cutting chai to vada pav, it's all on her list of favourites.

Vada Pav or Pav Bhaji?
Vada Pav hands down. It's the original Indian burger - Mumbai's superstar snack.

Rickshaw or Kaali Peeli?
Rickshaw! Because rickshaws are rickety quaint and typify Mumbai. In an aerial shot, they actually look like crawling cockroaches - irreplaceable.

Juhu beach or Bandra Bandstand?
Juhu beach hands down. It existed in all its sandy glory even when Bandra was a fishing village. Picnics to Juhu beach are a childhood memory.

Gateway of India or Marine Drive?
Marine Drive! No one can beat the beauty of the queen's necklace. It typifies all things romantic in our city.

Local train or BEST bus?
Trains! Mumbai locals are a phenomenon. Survive the rush hour in them you can survive anything in the world.

Tapri ki chai or Sol Kadi?
Tapri ki chai in the land of taporis of course. Cutting cutting cutting chai.

Favourite place in Mumbai?
Priyadarshini Park -Napean sea road (memories of childhood.)

Favourite restaurant in the city?
Chin chin chu. - The food the service and location. It's opposite my painting studio and has the warmest staff and yummiest food and a fantastic wine list.

Watching a play at Prithvi theatre or watching a movie at Gaiety Galaxy?
Prithvi. I'm a theatre fan.

The Mumbai lingo you use the most?
Arrey tera mooh se bakwaas tapak relaya hai.

What do you love most about the city?
It's home. No matter how far and wide I travel, I always long to come back home.