THIS Is The First Thing Sohum Shah Eats Whenever He Visits His Hometown, Ganganagar

In the latest episode of Sunday Brunch, we met the immensely talented actor and producer Sohum Shah, best known for his critically acclaimed movie Tumbbad and his latest film Crazxy. Hailing from Ganganagar in Rajasthan, Sohum met our Editor-in-Chief, Kamiya Jani, for a delightful brunch at Shree Thaker Bhojnalaya, where he enjoyed a hearty Rajasthani thali. In this episode, he not only talked about his journey to becoming an actor and his upcoming projects but also shared insights about his hometown, Ganganagar, his life there, and much more. Watch the full episode on the Curly Tales YouTube channel to know all about it!

Sohum Shah Gave Some Amazing Food Recommendations For Ganganagar

Speaking fondly about his hometown, Ganganagar in Rajasthan, Sohum shared that while the town is technically part of Rajasthan, its cultural influences are deeply rooted in the neighbouring state of Punjab. Although he now resides in Mumbai, he visits his hometown often, at least once a year for Diwali. Over the years, there was only one Diwali he didn’t celebrate at home, which made his mother very upset.

Curious to know more about the city, we asked Sohum about the first thing he eats every time he visits. His eyes lit up as he spoke about Ganganagar’s famous dishes. He revealed that the first thing he eats upon arrival is Chole Kulche. While Chole Kulche in Punjab and Delhi have their distinct flavours, the Ganganagar version is unique. Here, the chole are mixed with bits of kachori, lemon juice, and chillies, and then enjoyed with kulche. This is also his family’s favourite!

Next, Sohum shared that Ganganagar is also famous for its delicious Chole Bhature. While they are usually enjoyed piping hot, he made a surprising revelation. According to him, the best way to enjoy them is when they’ve gone cold. He explained that whenever he visits, he sends someone from his office to pick up Chole Bhature from Saini Chole Bhature Wala. By the time they reach him, they’ve cooled down, and that’s how he believes they are best enjoyed. He also added that samosas from Amrit and Rewari ki Barfi are must-try treats in Ganganagar. 

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He Took Acting Classes In Mumbai

Talking about his career, Sohum Shah revealed that before entering the film industry, he first built a successful career in real estate in Ganganagar. We were curious about how he decided to pursue acting and filmmaking. Sohum candidly shared that he moved to Mumbai with the dream of becoming the next Shah Rukh Khan. Calling it his naivety, he admitted that he once believed that starring in a single music video would make him the next superstar. He even took acting lessons for about a month but eventually decided to move back home.

Later in the episode, Sohum Shah shared how he finally began his journey into filmmaking and acting. Watch the full video to hear his incredible story!

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