I have attended more galas than I can count, and I still enjoy getting dressed for each one. Sector 86 is a quiet, elegant corner of Gurgaon, and I love how it lets me step out and return to calm.

I am well read, gently funny and very good at putting nervous people at ease. A fine meal, a good piano and a little time to talk are my idea of luxury.

If you want a composed, charming companion for an event or a private dinner, I would be delighted to join you. I bring elegance, discretion and warmth. I keep a modest library at home, mostly poetry and old travel writing, and I often read aloud a few lines to whoever sits beside me on a quiet night.