My personal style is: Forever evolving, taking a cue from my lived experiences, travels around the world and adding wearable collectables to my wardrobe. Classic, with a touch of whimsy, and with a sharp focus of heirloom accessories like gold jewellery and watches.
My personal style icon: I believe designer Tom Ford dresses immaculately. Closer home, I am forever taking styling notes from characters out of Satyajit Ray’s cinema. Think Soumitra Chatterjee in 'Charulata'.
An item in my wardrobe that means a lot to me: Very difficult to choose just one item as there are so many meaningful and memorable pieces. But my grandmother’s vintage cashmere kani shawl.
My favourite souvenir from my travels is: Again too many. But all my Gucci leather goods (shoes, belt, bag) from my first visit to Rome. And my collection of fine jewelled brooches from Bangkok.
The best gift I have received: Heirloom jewellery from my grandmother and mother.
The best gift I have given: A Pranay Baidya sari, it is for keeps.
The last thing I bought: My gym trainers from Lacoste.
The last book I read: 'Nureyev: An Autobiography; the legendary ballet dancer Rudolf Nuruyev's autobiography.
The last film I loved: I absolutely loved the Cristobal Balenciaga series. No recent movie really did leave a mark. And I watch many.
My Spotify list would include these songs: 'Zindagi Ke Safar Mein' by Amruta; Arijit Singh mashups; Whitney Houston classics; Lata Mangeshkar bhajans; Hemanta Mukherjee Bengali songs.
My beauty/ wellness routine is: Over the years I have realised that restful sleep, hydration and exercise are absolutely essential. Recently I have been obsessing over the entire range of Sulwhasoo beauty products, and that’s all I use. And yes sunscreen. Always sunscreen.
My favourite holiday destination: Oh, there are too many to list a favourite. Sicily absolutely has my heart. Such a melting pot of art, culture and civilisations.
I love to collect: Handwoven Banarasi dupattas and fine jewelled brooches.
My fridge always has: Leftover moong daal, gobindobhog rice and some (several) vegetables.
Minimalism or maximalism: Layered, whimsical maximalism.
My home looks like: A celebration of my Calcutta Bengali roots filled with art and objects collected from travels around the world.
My favourite mix of traditional and contemporary is: Love the contemporary use of traditional Indian textile. Be it in fashion or home furnishings.
My best ideas come when: First thing in the morning, while sipping on my French press coffee, listening to my morning playlist of bhajans.
The best way to spend Rs 20,000 is: To buy a handwoven textile directly from its maker or weaver. Or buy a one-way plane ticket (I did this a lot in my 20s).
My idea of happiness is: Enjoying a slower pace of life, mixing up family time, work, company of friends, and travel to discover.