Who: Rahul Todi.

Which nightclub: Roxy.

Why: You can have conversations here.

Favourite drink: Jack Daniels with Diet Coke and ice. I also like Roxy’s Mojitos.

Favourite snack: Penne Pasta.

Favourite bartender: Neeraj.

Style statement: Relaxed. If I head here straight from work, then I am usually in a shirt and trousers. On weekends, it is T-shirt and jeans.

Clubbing buddies: Hemant, my wife Sujata and Ravi.

Music mantra: I am a soft music person.

One thing you want to change about the club: They can have more food to make it a dining experience of sorts.

One thing you wouldn’t like to change: The people who work here.

Dream date: Priyanka Chopra. She is a diva!

Who: Tanya Khare.

Which nightclub: Underground.

Why: My friends love hanging around here and it is the most happening night-club in town. I come here at least thrice a week.

Favourite drink: Mango and chocolate drink. I also like the seasonal shakes.

Favourite snack: Prawn in a Basket.

Favourite bartender: Atanu. He is a nice-natured guy. Plus he is a great mixologist.

Style statement: Casual yet classy.

Clubbing buddies: They are all a part of my Xavier’s gang: Esha and Sam.

Music mantra: I love house music. I always make it a point to drop in for all their house sessions. Currently I am hooked on Love Is Gone.

One thing you want to change about the club: Nothing.

One thing you wouldn’t like to change: The pool table. That’s my favourite spot in the club.

Dream date: Cristiano Ronaldo.

 

Lokesh (right) with his favourite bartender Firdaus

Who: Lokesh Poddar.

Which nightclub: Underground.

Why: It’s my second home. I have been frequenting it for the past three years and really love the people here.

Favourite drink: Black Label.

Favourite snack: Vegetable platter (baby corn, paneer, mushroom)

Favourite bartender: Firdaus. I don’t need to tell him when I need a refill.

Style statement: A smart shirt and denims.

Clubbing buddies: Pushpesh, Piyush, Manish, Avanti and my wife Twinkle.

Music mantra: Everything goes.

One thing you want to change about the club: A VIP section, a separate one for us regulars! They could also spread out a bit more.

One thing you wouldn’t like to change: It has to be UG’s people. They make you feel at home and look after all your needs. Even if I don’t pay the bill, it’s fine!

Dream date: Katrina Kaif.

 

Who: Kaushik Paul.

Which nightclub: Soho.

Why: The personal touch. Irfan and Shikha (propreitors) really make you feel at home.

Favourite drink: Long Island Iced Tea.

Favourite snack: Jalapeno Cheese Poppers.

Favourite bartender: Irfan — he’s the best!

Style statement: Casual. I am a blue jeans and white T-shirt person.

Clubbing buddies: Tina, Amit and Joydeep.

Music mantra: I like all kinds of music. My current favourites are Kya mujhe pyaar hai and Nobody Like You. I also like old rock and lounge music.

One thing you want to change about the club: It could do with a few more theme nights. It would add some more excitement.

One thing you wouldn’t like to change: The team.

Dream date: Besides my wife Anjali, Shireen Bhan (the news presenter).

 

Adit (cheeks being pulled) with his clubbing buddies

Who: Adit Mehta.

Which nightclub: Shisha.

Why:Great ambience, good music and nice staff.

Favourite drink:Jack Daniels with Coke.

Favourite snack:Baby corn.

Favourite bartender: Pappa.

Style statement: Casual.

Clubbing buddies:Ankit, Anuj, Aditya, Anant and Rajat. They are all my college pals.

Music mantra:I like house music.

One thing you want to change about the club: Since it’s been quite some time now, maybe they can change the decor.

One thing you wouldn’t like to change:The staff.

Dream date: Kareena Kapoor.

 

Who: Naveen Pai.

Which nightclub: Someplace Else.

Why: Good service, music and great people.

Favourite drink: Draught beer.

Favourite snack: Chicken Satay.

Favourite bartender: Earlier it was Chhotu and then Manish. Now it is Abhishek.

Style statement: I am usually in my work wear. That means a white shirt and trousers.

Clubbing buddies: They are people who are not even remotely connected to my business. Inam-ur-Rehman, Sharat Parsan, Bobby Chatterjee, Sanjiv Ganguly, Rikubhai and Ritesh Kothari.

Music mantra: My music is SPE’s music. I like everything from DJ Austin to the bands that play here.

One thing you want to change about the club: Whenever there is a downpour, there is water-logging inside Someplace Else. I would like to change that.

One thing you wouldn’t like to change: Goutam as the manager. More than being the F&B manager, he is a friend. He keeps a tab on everything. He is like a logbook.

Dream date: Girls who like beer and rock music are difficult to find. The girl I like doesn’t like rock music and beer. It is Preity Zinta.

Saionee Chakraborty
Pictures by Rashbehari Das

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