Raghu Rai,

ace photographer

nI am not an auto-buff in the strict sense, but I do like to be at the helm of a powerful machine, especially if it’s a matter of a long drive.

I used to drive the Mahindra Scorpio a lot, but nowadays I’ve switched to the Toyota Innova. It is a fantastic car. And the way the Innova responds to a slight tap on the steering wheel is simply fabulous.

When I roam the streets for a shoot, I usually don’t like to take my car along, as one usually tends to miss things while cruising in a car. What I usually do is park my car at a vantage point and slip out to continue my shoot.

But whenever I have to go over to another city on an assignment, I prefer to drive my way down rather than take a flight. That way, one can easily mingle with the crowd and discover interesting places and subjects.