Mumbai: With another weekend upon us, it is time to unwind with the latest Q&A edition of Indiantelevision.com’s Weekend Unwind—a series of informal chats that peek into the minds of business executives through a fun lens in an attempt to get to know the person behind the title a little better.

In this week’s session, we have Vivify Asia founder and director Vikram Bhalla.

Bhalla is an entrepreneur/filmmaker with a diverse career spanning over 30 years. His journey reflects his enduring passion for events, content creation, and innovation. Vikram's expertise in lifestyle, music, and the audio industry is the foundation of his creative endeavors. He has actively engaged in various lifestyle segments, including motorcycling, music, audio, cycling, and coffee culture.

Without further ado here it goes…

Your mantra for life

CARPE DIEM - seize the day

A book you are currently reading or plan to read

Just finished Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets

Your fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic

No excuses - virtual cycling on the Zwift platform gave me the opportunity to ride in Europe

Your comfort food

Naga food … something I love cooking for the family

A quote or philosophy that keeps you going when the chips are down  

"If you’re going through hell, keep going." —Winston Churchill

Your guilty pleasure

A Cuban cigar  with a cognac while listening to music

The last time you tried something new

Recently, I learned how to make a hollandaise sauce (french cuisine)

A life lesson you learned the hard way

Dont ignore your gut feeling

What gets you excited about life?

When I get a chance to create a new story for a brand

What’s on top of your bucket list?

To start a school for creative pursuits

If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?

Stop and appreciate the present

One thing you would most like to change about the world

The divisive environment, many people, find things to differ on

An activity that keeps you motivated and charged during tough times

Going to the gym

What lifts your spirits when life gets you down?

Playing and looking after my dogs

Your go-to stress buster

Music