Mumbaikars share how they celebrated after recovering from Covid-19 

A Bollywood actor celebrates fighting Covid with costly wheels. Four Mumbaikars share what they did after fighting the virus

Although the infection manifests differently across individuals, there is no denying that testing positive for COVID-19 is an experience that most won’t forget. The urge to experiment or try new things, and even treat yourself after going through a grueling experience is only natural. Though what actor Kartik Aaryan did is anything but ordinary. After recovering from the virus, he gifted himself a Lamborghini Urus worth Rs 4.5 crore. Mumbaikars who recovered from the virus cherished that moment in their own special way, too. Four individuals share their accounts.

It’s showtime!

I had COVID-19 in December last year. For two weeks, I was confined to a room. And since I was asymptomatic, I was busy working on the Kala Ghoda Festival virtually. But I didn’t shop big because I felt like the less I have, the better. I did a lot of clearing and cleaning during isolation. But I love the movies and the minute I could step out — it was really like being in a jail for two weeks — I rushed to the theatre and watched two films back to back. The first was Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, which had been on top of my list for a while, and the second was Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984. There were only four people in the theatre.

Brinda Miller, artist, 61

Retreat to calm

I tested positive in February. Both my parents and my staff were affected as well. Although I was very sick, I managed to avoid hospitalisation as I had to stay at home and care for my parents. The entire ordeal was quite overwhelming, and I told myself that I need to do something to make myself feel better. So I contacted a friend who had moved to Madurai for a few months. She invited me to spend time with her for a few days, and also take a trip to Kodaikanal. I prefer backpacking trips but for the first time, I wanted to gift myself some luxury, and be pampered. So we only stayed in five-stars on this relaxing escape. 

Asmi Shah, travel planner, 35

Quick beauty fix 

I was diagnosed with COVID-19 in March. During my weeks of quarantine, I was stuck at home with nothing to do. I didn’t have much energy to get out of bed, dress up and do things I enjoyed. After my quarantine ended, I really wanted to feel like myself again, so I went online and ordered a whole lot of new cosmetics, and it truly lifted up my spirits, and made me feel better. During my isolation, I also started tie-dying a lot of my t-shirts to keep myself distracted. I bought the materials online. I enjoyed it quite a lot; in fact, I’m thinking of selling a few of my creations on Instagram. 

Sanaéa Takia, singer-songwriter, 22

Some green and grub

In October, I was hospitalised for a week due to the virus, followed by a 15-day quarantine at home. In the hospital, I saw people dying in front of my eyes but the quarantine period was even more hectic. I couldn’t even bring myself to water my plants and they died, so the first thing I did was revamped my green corner. I was also craving momos, so I made them at home for the first time, and tried out new recipes, too. But what COVID-19 compelled me to do is to try eating oats, which I had never tried in my life. I started including it in my diet for a healthy routine.

Vidhya Thakkar, book blogger, 25

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