Sourabh Raaj Jain: I made my life in Mumbai, I made my family in Mumbai

Sourabh Raaj Jain

Sourabh Raaj Jain is a true Mumbaikar. Be it jogging and hanging out at Juhu beach to sipping on tapri ki chai, he loves it all. Read on to find out more!

Vada Pav or Pav Bhaji?
Pav Bhaji, all veggies with spices and added butter with pao, just a thought of it makes me hungry.

Rickshaw or Kaali Peeli?
Rickshaw any day for its openness, chaos and speed.

Juhu beach or Bandra Bandstand?
Juhu beach, I was a regular until corona happened, I find it peaceful as well as apt for training early morning.

Gateway of India or Marine Drive?
I will say both, both have its own charm, history and feel.

Local train or BEST bus?
Local train, I have travelled in it umpteen number of times at various hours of day and night. Once to reach on time on set I even hanged on to the little space that is ahead of the entry of the main coach, it has got handle which I held in desperation and reached the next station hanging onto it.

Tapri ki chai or Sol Kadhi?
Tapri ki cutting chai with less sugar though.

Watching a play at Prithvi theatre or watching a movie at Gaiety Galaxy?
Prithvi theatre, at one time I was a regular, watching a play sitting at such close proximity while various phenomenal actors perform, that feel is unmatched.

Favourite place in the city?
There are many and it's hard to choose one, Mumbai has got so many varied locations from caves to reclamation, to various beaches to holy places, especially in monsoons I fall in love with Mumbai every time.

Favourite restaurant in the city?
I love going to Leopold Colaba.

The Mumbai lingo you use the most?
Waat lag gai.

What do you love most about the city?
I made my life in Mumbai, I made my family in Mumbai, I owe it all to Mumbai.

Mumbai during rains or winter?
Like I said rains and only rains.