Rashid Khan

OT Did you travel much as a child
Rashid Khan I was born in U.P. and brought up in Kolkata &mdash I have great memories of the city. I also remember very vividly a trip to Bombay with my family when I was five years old.

OT Which is your favourite city to perform in
Rashid Khan I just love performing in Mumbai. I have shows there frequently, and always find an extremely warm and responsive audience.

OT Any performance that you have witnessed which has left a permanent impression in your mind
Rashid Khan My favourites so far have been the Hampi Utsav and the WOMAD Festival in Australia.

OT Have you had any disasters while travelling
Rashid Khan I was travelling from Delhi to Jalandhar to be a part of the Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan. Our train got cancelled, so I had to travel by road. On the way, an oil tanker overturned and our car skidded on the road &mdash it&rsquos one of the most scary experiences I have had.

OT Which destinations feature on your travel wish list
Rashid Khan South Africa and Mauritius.

OT Which is your favourite city in the world Why
Rashid Khan Again, I&rsquoll say Mumbai, because I love performing there.

OT Which destinations would you recommend to travellers to India
Rashid Khan Four things for sure &mdash Taj Mahal, Goa, Kashmir and the backwaters of Kerala.

OT Do you enjoy shopping while travelling What do you usually bring back from your holidays
Rashid Khan I mostly shop for clothes, perfumes, belts, bags and shoes, among other things during my travels.

OT Are you a foodie Which is your favourite foodie destination and cuisine
Rashid Khan I love the food in Delhi, especially in Karim&rsquos. My favourite restaurant in Kolkata is Benjarong. And I love Thai and Mughlai food.

OT Five things you always carry with you when you travel
Rashid Khan I always carry my cell phone, money, watch, shades and, most important, paan.

OT What do you like to read when you travel Which book you are reading at present
Rashid Khan I enjoy reading magazines to keep myself up to date with current affairs. The book I am reading at present is The Splendour of Rampur Sahaswan Gharana.