Monsoon special| Shantanu Maheshwari says, ‘Everything feels more cinematic in rains’

Shantanu Maheshwari describes monsoon as making everything feel more cinematic and says it tells you to relax in fast-paced Mumbai.

He recalls childhood rain as an excuse to play and notes that as adults, rain becomes an inconvenience.

He enjoys Mumbai's charm during rains, finding places like Marine Drive beautiful and romantic, and believes rain slows everything down, making conversations longer and emotions deeper.

During rains, he craves garam chai, something crisp to eat, and a good movie, and enjoys unexpected breaks from work to catch up on films, books, and family time.

He recounts getting stuck for three hours during the Khatron Ke Khiladi finale shoot in Madh due to heavy rain, fallen trees, and waterlogging.