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NDTV
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Inside Tisca Chopra's Gastronomical Adventures At Mumbai's Cafe Mondegar
Tisca Chopra, a true-blue culinary enthusiast, slipped into the shoes of a food guide for a day. The reason? She wanted to show her "dilliwaali" friend, Asha Chhikara, the vibrant gastronomical landscape of Mumbai, along with a few iconic sightseeing spots. Her epicurean food stop was at Cafe Mondegar, one of the oldest and most iconic eateries in Colaba Causeway, near the Gateway of India. Established in 1932, this vibrant pub is known for its quirky Mario Miranda (the late Indian cartoonist) murals and lively jukebox vibes, where foodies from all walks of life—artists, writers, students, tourists, and locals—assemble under one roof to share ideas, enjoy a meal, and simply soak in the Mumbaiker ambience. Tisca Chopra shared a carousel of pictures from her food day out on Instagram. The opening frame captures the actress scanning the menu and enjoying a cup of beverage served in a doodled cup. The background features funky illustrations and artwork depicting the daily life of Mumbaikers. In a separate snap, Tisca Chopra offered fans a glimpse into her delicious breakfast spread. Arranged beautifully on a table was a plate of fluffy and spicy masala omelet, garnished with veggies and herbs, coupled with two crispy aloo tikkis. We also spotted some freshly baked pavs (buns) on a separate plate. We're drooling! The side note read, "Took my dilliwaali friend Asha Chhikara on a Mumbai sightseeing spree, and of course, Cafe Mondegar or Mondy's had to be on the list. Set up in 1932 and still run by the Yazdegardi family, this retro gem has not lost its charm in the least. The OG jukebox is still spinning, and iconic Mario Miranda murals still watch over the chaos—sketched by the master, brought to life by his J.J. Art students." Watch Tisca Chopra's post below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tisca Chopra (@tiscaofficial) Cafe Mondegar, locally called Mondy's, provides a diverse menu featuring Goan, continental, and traditional flavors. Some popular breakfast items include Roast Beef, Fluffy Omelette, King Prawns, and Cold Coffee (note that Draft Beer might not be a typical breakfast item). We can't wait for Tisca Chopra's next foodie escapade!
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Businessman worth $4 billion trolled for Mumbai local video. His cryptic clarification
When an Indian businessman with a net worth of nearly $4 billion uploaded a video on the 'spirit of Mumbai', viewers did not take it kindly. What followed was a wave of backlash against the billionaire and a cryptic clarification that did little to stem the tide of criticism. We are referring, of course, to a recent post from RPG Group chairman Harsh Goenka. Goenka, a fifth generation businessman and an active social media user, took to X to share a video that shows people rushing to catch a Mumbai local train. 'Daily life in Mumbai…..what we call the 'spirit of Mumbai'!' he captioned the video, which shows dozens of women running inside the local even before it came to a halt at the platform. They were trying to get a seat in the train - no mean task by any measure. The Mumbai local is often called the lifeline of Mumbai, ferrying millions across the city every day. Most trains run packed, and platforms often witness huge crowds of commuters rushing to catch their train. Although essential to daily life, the Mumbai local train network has come under criticism repeatedly for being overcrowded, uncomfortable and downright dangerous in some cases. In fact, last year, the Bombay High Court even rapped the Railways for the terrible conditions in which passengers travel on local trains in Mumbai. Given this context, many people took issue with what they saw as Goenka romanticizing the Mumbai local and the 'spirit of Mumbai'. 'It's survival... not spirit. Expecting even basic dignity in public transport is a struggle in this country,' wrote one X user. 'Are you mocking them?' another asked. 'Why don't you travel just a week like them! People like you who have means to make some meaningful change, yet indulge in 'poverty porn', are the real parasites of this society.' The reactions were overwhelmingly negative. 'Romanticizing the misery of the ordinary Mumbaikers. This is nothing but poverty porn,' a person opined. 'I wish all the rich cronies, politicians, celebrities all feel the same and travel in the train in Mumbai once a month to uphold the spirit of Mumbai,' another said. Goenka offered a cryptic clarification in response to one such critical post. 'No, Mr. Harsh. This is not Spirit of Mumbai, this is Majboori of Mumbaikar,' an X user named Samir Shah told him. The billionaire entrepreneur replied to him indicating that his post was supposed to be sarcastic. 'Understand sarcasm,' wrote Goenka.
