It is an electrifying morning.
Even the dogs of Juhu Beach in Mumbai seem to sense the anticipation, as not a whimper cuts through the silence. The shoot crew is equally charged. Actor R Madhavan is on a stopover in the city for a cover shoot with Travel + Leisure India & South Asia, and the atmosphere is buzzing. The clock strikes 12-we're running right on schedule.
"I haven't had panipuri in years!", a baritone voice emerges as the cameras begin clicking. And just like that, the versatile actor puts everyone at ease. The stylist goes on to suggest her favourite chaat spots in Mumbai, and the editor reminisces Kolkata's iconic puchkas. Amid these friendly debates, Madhavan says, "Nothing compares to the panipuri you get on the street." Right then, I get a glimpse of the charm that defines Travel+Leisure India & South Asia's March cover star, actor R Madhavan.
Madhavan, or Maddy as he is lovingly called, has had fans swooning over him since the 90s. The predominantly female crew today is no exception-me included! "It's surreal [when fans compliment me]," the cover star says, perfectly in sync with my fangirl grin. "[When I post pictures online], my wife tells me to start behaving my age. When I look at myself in those pictures, I'm also burdened with the responsibility of being the chairman of FTII, so I'm expected to look a certain way. It's like two different languages," he continues.
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