EXECUTIVES INDULGE IN LEISURE ACTIVITIES

The Asian Age (May 2004)

By Skimmy Gupta

Generations graduate from gum-chewing collegians into professionals entering the workforce, one feature remains unchanged – the need for leisure activities. Young executives spend their leisure time which includes the gamut of watching movies, burning up discotheque floors, working out at Gym, relaxing with a book, frequenting fast-food restaurants, chilling out at bowling alleys and more.

The hectic work schedule in past-faced Mumbai life does not deter executives to find time for leisure activities. Yoga and reading leads the top of leisure activities for most city executives.

Krishna Mehta - Design Director, Zeba likes to spend a blissful Sunday at the Breach Candy Club swimming, lounging and sipping on chilled beer by the poolside. Krishna says, “I watch movies on DVD at home to unwind and Courtroom dramas and murder mysteries are my favourites. Sometimes I enjoy cooking for friends. I simply hang around my terrace at home or read art awareness magazines during my spare time. I love traveling and always look out for exotic fabrics and designs that could be modified and counterpoised to create new and stunning works of art at Zeba. I enjoy playing around with fabrics, mixing and matching and experimenting with designs.”

Sujatha Keshavan Guha -Managing Director & Head of Design, Ray + Keshavan Design is the first Indian woman to get a postgraduate degree in graphic design, which she acquired at Yale University School of Art. The company has executed design for brands like Kotak Mahindra Bank; Himalaya Drug Company; Airtel; Wipro; Infosys; TVS; MTR; Mother Dairy; and Titan amongst several others. Sujatha breathes, eats and lives Graphic Design.” Always on the move, I like reading in leisure time. I am interested in restoration of old buildings .I am also fond of art and cars.”

Karima Sagrani, General Manager/ Director Ermenegildo Zegna says “ I choose to exercise my time is integral living and functioning trying to balance time between my mind, my spirit, my body and my inner child. I do yoga or pilates on a regular basis, which helps me to relax, feel mobile and alive. I am studying Italian and Thai languages. As a creative outlet, I dabble with black and white photography .I spend time with my family, my parents, giving me advice and support wherever they can. I try to cook often - it is one of the few things in life that give you instant gratification.”

Chetan Gokal , Country Head -Patchi Chocolates loves to travel and collect souvenirs from every country. “A perfect way to unwind after a long day at work is to watch an action thriller movie or a game of cricket. I also enjoy trying different cuisine and frequent all new restaurants in town. A game of tennis and reading business books relax me.” adds Chetan

Rishi Dhaddha, Branch Manger -Manager , Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. loves watching movies. He says, “Long drives is my favorite pastime. After my first baby life has become very disciplined and exciting. I look forward to come home early and spend time with my two-year-old kid. I make it a point to meet one friend or relative every Sunday.”