The latest Sunday Brunch episode featured a guest whose presence alone shifted the energy: the veteran actor, writer, and musician, Piyush Mishra. Over plates of lentil vada, rasam, chicken, and a stack of flaky Malabar parottas, Piyush Mishra settled into the conversation like someone who has lived multiple lives, in multiple cities and still has opinions that land with a thud.
Piyush Mishra Settles The Mumbai VS. Delhi Debate
The hearty conversation eventually arrived at the inevitable question that haunts every metropolitan Indian: the Mumbai vs. Delhi debate. Kamiya tossed in a curveball, too, Gwalior, since Piyush Mishra spent a big chunk of his early life there. But the moment she finished the question, he didn’t even pretend to think. “Bombay,” he said, as if any other choice would be dishonest.
His voice softened for a second when he explained why: the city lets women live freely. “Bombay is very, very safe for girls,” he said, and he meant it. Then came the line that felt like an observation and a commentary on the world outside Mumbai: “Bombay mein insaan rehte hain yaar.” You could hear the affection, maybe a little frustration too, like he has seen enough of other places to know the difference.
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Delhi Dominates When It Comes To Food
But the moment the chat drifted to food, everything flipped. Suddenly, Delhi stood tall again. Piyush Mishra didn’t hide the bias; according to him, Delhi has no competition when it comes to food. He spoke about Hanuman Dhaba, almost like a loyal customer introducing you to a hidden treasure. Their dal is, in his words, the best in the world. Piyush Mishra even described their rotis with the kind of nostalgia people usually reserve for childhood smells: fresh, distinct, and impossible to replicate.
And then, predictably but entertainingly, he wasn’t too impressed with Mumbai’s proudest snack. He has eaten vada pav, yes, but the way he said it… You could tell it didn’t exactly stir his soul. Delhi’s food clearly owns that space for him.
Before the conversation wrapped up, he added one more layer to the food discussion: his favourite meals are the ones cooked at home by his wife. It was just a simple truth from a man who has tasted food across cities but still returns to the familiar comfort of his own kitchen.
The episode felt less like a polite interview and more like sitting across from someone who has lived enough to know exactly what he likes, where he belongs, and whose hands make the best rotis.
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