If there is one thing the latest episode of Sunday Brunch with Kamiya Jani proves, it is that the Kapoor family’s idea of a good afternoon involves excellent food, family stories and a table full of delicious distractions. Welcoming Kamiya into their world, Neetu Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni served up a rather enviable spread of family favourites, from sarson ka saag and makki ki roti with generous dollops of white makhan to dahi ki sabzi, halwa and ladoo.
Neetu Kapoor Has A Dedicated Mahjong Corner At Home
While the food certainly deserves its own appreciation post, Neetu Kapoor had another interesting obsession to talk about. The actor revealed that she has a special corner dedicated to Mahjong at home, is completely hooked on the game and has even started dreaming about it. Now, that is what we call taking a hobby seriously!
Some people have a reading nook; others have a meditation corner. Neetu Kapoor, apparently, has made room for Mahjong. During the conversation, she spoke about her love for the game, revealing just how deeply it has become part of her routine.
And when a game starts occupying your dreams, you know this is no longer a casual weekend activity. Mahjong has become quite the social obsession, too, with people making dedicated plans around it, gathering friends and spending hours trying to outsmart one another.
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What Is Mahjong And How Do You Play It?
Before you start looking for a Mahjong set of your own, here is a little introduction. Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that originated in the 19th century. Often compared to rummy, it involves four players, a collection of illustrated tiles and plenty of strategic thinking.
However, unlike a regular card game, Mahjong requires players to recognise patterns, remember discarded tiles and constantly rethink their moves.
A standard set contains 144 tiles, divided into suits such as bamboo, circles and characters, along with honour tiles featuring winds and dragons. Each player begins with 13 tiles and takes turns drawing and discarding tiles to build a winning hand. The usual objective is to complete four sets and one pair.
These sets can be formed through three identical tiles or sequences of three consecutive numbers from the same suit. The first player to complete a valid hand calls out ‘Mahjong’ and wins the round.
And no, simply having a good memory will not guarantee victory. You need strategy, observation and the ability to anticipate what the other players are collecting.
There are also several variations, including Chinese, Japanese and American Mahjong, each with its own rules and scoring system.
Frankly, between Neetu Kapoor dreaming about Mahjong and having an entire corner dedicated to it, we are beginning to understand why this game has such a hold on people. Your next girls’ night might just need fewer cards, more tiles and a little competitive spirit!
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Watch the full Sunday Brunch episode on Netflix or the Curly Tales YouTube channel.
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FAQs
What is Mahjong?
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that originated in the 19th century. It is generally played by four people who draw and discard tiles to create specific combinations and complete a winning hand.
Why is Neetu Kapoor obsessed with Mahjong?
Neetu Kapoor spoke about her love for Mahjong during Sunday Brunch with Kamiya Jani. She revealed that she has a dedicated Mahjong corner at home and is so hooked on the game that she has even started dreaming about it.
Where can you watch Neetu Kapoor's Sunday Brunch episode?
You can watch the full Sunday Brunch episode featuring Neetu Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni on the Curly Tales App or the Curly Tales YouTube Channel.
