From childhood adventures and rainy-day shoots to chai, pakoras and family time, actors look back at the monsoon moments they continue to cherishAshnoor Kaur: As a child actor, everyone carried me between sets in the rain“One of my favourite monsoon memories is from shooting in Aamgaon and Umargaon when I was six or seven. Everyone would carry me between sets because of my heavy costumes, and I’d make paper boats to sail in puddles. I also remember a green snake passing through the rainwater, which terrified my mom.”
Abhishek Bajaj: Helping a stranded motorist is a monsoon memory I’ll never forget“One monsoon, I stopped to help a man push his broken-down car to safety in Powai. It reminded me how a small act of kindness can mean so much. I also love playing football in the mud, dancing in the rain, and ending the day with my mom’s homemade paneer and bhajipakoras.”
Deepika Singh: Once my father and I went up to the terrace and got drenched in the rain“I grew up in Delhi, and one year we witnessed exceptionally heavy rainfall and power cuts across the city. While it was frightening, my father taught me to stay positive. We went up to the terrace, got drenched in the rain, and I made paper boats to float outside. It taught me that happiness is all about perspective.”
Rohan Mehra: Mumbai’s rains remind me to slow down“After living in Mumbai for 10 years, I’ve realised the monsoon has a unique way of slowing life down. In a city that’s always rushing, the rains give you a chance to enjoy a quiet cup of chai, reflect on your journey and simply be present.”
Gaurav Bajaj: Café-hopping with my wife is my favourite monsoon tradition“My fondest monsoon memories are of café-hopping with my wife over coffee and dark chocolate, followed by hot vada pav at Worli Naka.”
Rushad Rana: Playing cricket in the rain remains my favourite memory“My favourite monsoon memories are of playing cricket for hours on muddy grounds with friends from the colony. I also remember coming home drenched after school bus rides. I loved getting caught in the rain, though my mother wasn’t too happy about it.”
Dalljiet Kaur: Spending time with Jaydon over chai is my favourite monsoon ritual“I’ve always loved the rains, but since Jaydon came into my life, they’ve become even more special. My favourite moments are the simple ones — sharing a hot cup of chai with him, sometimes with my parents around, along with pakoras, a cosy bed, the TV on, and the sound of rain outside.”
Mannara Chopra: Marine Drive looks like a dream during the monsoon“I first experienced Mumbai’s rains while shooting Zid in Film City. It was pouring, but the energy was magical. The monsoon is soul food for me. One of my favourite memories is visiting Marine Drive in the rain, when the city looked like a dream.”
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