In Bed With… Dr. Chytra   Since its inception in 2005, Kosmoderma Skin Hair body Clinic has grown to become one of India’s leading and best. An evening shared between its Founder & CEO, Dr. Chytra Anand, and our own was instrumental in sensing the magic and grit that drives her vision.  An expert on all things beauty, our chat with the award winning celebrity...

In Bed With… Vanika Choudhary   The idea of pioneering a farm-to-table food revolution might be daunting to some, but Vanika Choudhary has an approach that is both exciting and real.  Riding the waves of motherhood and entrepreneurship hasn’t stopped Sequel’s Founder & Chef from embarking on new adventures. Her nourishing words are a primer that will have you pre-ordering her upcoming book:  ...

In Bed With... Gautam Sinha   All we admire about Nappa Dori is inherent in its Founder and Creative Director, Gautam Sinha. Passionate yet precise, he embodies the brand in a way that only one who gives his very all can.  His success is evident in the brand’s diversification and presence in over 20 countries, yet this modern day nomad shows no signs of slowing...

Dining In With… Sarah Edwards Sarah Edwards, founder of Copper + Cloves, is a kindred spirit. Having created a home for herself in India, she has turned a passion for plant-based living into a hub and resource that we are the better for. Read on for intimate pointers, her dream vegan dinner party and more…   What kind of energy are you bringing into 2022?I’m...

As far as dream teams go, few have proof of concept like Tania Singh Khosla and Sandeep Khosla. Thriving in their individual and collective spheres, they represent a take on design and architecture that is at once singular, signature, and universally desired. As longtime friends and collaborators of Himêya, we’ve looked to them often for notes on how to build a home and a...

As an independent artist and urban ecologist, Ditty’s music is inspired by the natural world. Her insightful lyrics and sublime timbre are compelling enough, yet what resonates most with us is her coupling of sustainability with creative expression. Whether raising funds for water conservation or charting a conscious touring model for artists that offsets carbon emissions, she is pitch perfect and a girl after our own...

At Home With… Wendy Graham   In keeping with Himêya’s global launch, we’re delighted to include international voices that resonate with our philosophy. Wendy Graham runs Moral Fibres, a green lifestyle blog, vested in her belief that “sustainable living should be hip, not hippie.”  We enjoyed hearing about how she balances her passion for the environment with raising a young family. An insightful read any...

In Bed With… Gauri Devidayal   As co-founder of Mumbai’s The Table, Magazine Street Kitchen, Miss T, Mei 13, Iktara and Toppings, Gauri Devidayal’s serene expression belies the monumental effort she pours into her diversified culinary offering.  We’ve watched her power through as a frontrunner of the city’s farm-to-table initiatives and make it to GQ’s list of 50 most influential young Indians. With a podcast –...

At Home With… Nimish Shah   As Creative Director of homegrown fashion and lifestyle label, Bhaane, Nimish Shah has his finger on the pulse of a youthful India. From his Instagram account alone one can tell he is in fine form.  Between the bustle of wrapping up a busy year at work, we spent a Saturday with him reflecting on habits, lightness and post-isolation pleasures. Especially...

At Home With… Lotta Agaton   October brings fresh perspective from one of Scandinavia’s leading interior design studios. We are delighted to have chatted with Founder, Lotta Agaton, a friend and collaborator of Himêya, whose body of work extends to a wide range of commercial and private clients worldwide.Her singular yet signature Nordic sensibility attracts Instagram fiends in droves, but what we admire most is...

At Home With… Mira Nair   This incredibly special conversation with Mira Nair warms our hearts as we enter the year’s final, cooler quarter. A filmmaker who needs little introduction, we were fortunate to catch her at home, during what would have otherwise been a busy time for her.  On the tail end of wrapping up A Suitable Boy – the television drama miniseries she...

At Home With… Ruchika Sachdeva   For young role models who breeze through life at a comfortable and confident pace, there are few quite like Ruchika Sachdeva. As Founder of Bodice, the womenswear label that got her listed on Business of Fashion (BOF 500) and won the prestigious International Woolmark Prize in 2018, her achievements are extraordinary.  Yet, it is her demeanor of serenity and strength...

In Bed With… Rahul Khanna   Rahul Khanna needs little introduction, and yet, his self-descriptor ‘Boutique Bollywood Actor’ tells only half the story. Distinguished sensibilities - thespian, sartorial, humanitarian - fill in the sketch, rendering him a sought-after candidate for this series. Below, with equal parts wit and candour, he is eloquent about bedroom habits and the extended time at home:    What does life feel...

At Home With… Radhika Chopra   It’s been our pleasure connecting with Radhika Chopra, of No. 3 Clive Road, whose hand blended teas and bespoke accessories offer a rarefied experience, for precious moments of solitude or while entertaining at home. Her aesthetic sensibility also manifests in a role of advocacy at The Foundation For Indian Contemporary Art (FICA). Subtle, refined and utterly natural, Radhika adds...

At Home With… Akanksha Himatsingka   With much unpredictability in our present due to COVID-19, the looming question is whether life – as we know it – has irrevocably changed. Needless to say, we must evolve; a practice close to our hearts and intentions at Himêya. For those of us with the privilege, home has been a centering force. Here, Akanksha Himatsingka, Himêya’s Founder...

As we adjust to the challenges of life during a pandemic, being in touch with dear friends is paramount.   Rina Singh – the creative force behind Eka, an apparel label drawn to natural fibers and traditional techniques — collaborated with us last year on Himêya’s launch collection.

In Bed With… Annika Fernando This month, we veer off India’s coastline to catch up with the lovely Annika Fernando, a multifaceted designer-entrepreneur from Colombo. One of Sri Lanka’s most sought after interior designers, she’s also the founder of concept store PR, and a director at the iconic Paradise Road Group of Companies:   What keeps you awake at night?A busy mind planning. Occasionally, my husband’s snoring and our...

In Bed With… Samyukta Nair & Pooja Dhingra   January has us intimate with two powerful entrepreneurs… who happen to be great friends!  Samyukta Nair’s upbringing in hospitality has prepared her well. She forges her own path with sleepwear label, Dandelion, a concept store in Mumbai called Clove, and London restaurants Jamavar and Bombay Bustle. Pooja Dhingra, Founder and Head Chef of cult patisserie and cafe, Le15, has built a mini empire...

In Bed With… Prateek Jain & Gautam Seth  Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth are the creative forces behind Klove: a Delhi-based boutique luxury practice that specialises in custom lighting solutions. We enjoyed being let in to their gorgeous 4,000 sq. ft home-studio which reflects their deep knowledge of light, form and space:  What gets you out of bed every morning?Prateek: We’re morning people. I wake...

In Bed With… Vinita Chaitanya   Interior designer Vinita Chaitanya’s impeccable taste lends her the ability to transform any space. It’s only natural that her Bangalore residence and holiday home in Coorg have an unmistakable warmth and character that feed off her infectious energy.  At her home in the city, Vinita talks sleep, the pleasures of slow living on her estate and more: Your relationship...

In Bed With… Tishani Doshi  Poet, novelist and dancer Tishani Doshi’s home in the fisherman’s village of Paramankeni has a mythical quality. With the Bay of Bengal on view from every room, it is filled with natural light, birdsong and the bark of her three dogs – Bagheera, Buggy and Zelda.  Serving often as a haven for writers, the atmosphere invites an unhurried pace...

In Bed With… Kaneez Surka Kaneez Surka has been changing the face of Indian comedy, specifically improv, since her arrival on the scene a decade ago. An active mind, constantly editing and creating new material, feeds her vivacious personality.  Off stage, in her Bandra bedroom, the noise fades and she is most at ease. She lets us in, describing Pancake Sundays, deep sleep and...

In Bed With… Ashiesh Shah Ashiesh Shah has a talent for making interior design and architecture appear effortless. His home is every indication: of his taste that spans centuries and continents and a love for geometry, materiality and the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy.  Despite being one of India’s biggest names in his field, Ashiesh strikes a balance in his personal life that appeals equally.

In Bed With… Zoya Akhtar Between the successes of Gully Boy and Made in Heaven, it’s been a busy and exciting year for film director and screenwriter Zoya Akhtar. With a career that requires her to regularly harness creative energy – her own and that of those she works with – how does she stay centred? Below, she chats with Himêya about self care, pet peeves, and...

In Bed With… Gayatri Rangachari Shah  Having grown up amidst ‘Type A’ notions that glorified sleep deprivation, Gayatri Rangachari Shah is now clear about addressing stress and balance head on. We enjoyed her self-assured views and useful recommendations. Shah is a contributing writer and columnist to publications such as The Hindu, Vogue India, Architectural Digest and India Head at Tina Brown Live Media, which...

In Bed With… Dhruv Sehgal  For actor-writer-director Dhruv Sehgal, restful sleep and a decluttered mind is an ongoing challenge. From his early career days working on independent films and web series’ at Dice Media to his current gig as the perfect Indian boyfriend in Netflix’s Little Things, the 28-year-old has found ways to deal with stress along the way. At Himêya, we’re inspired by young talent like Dhruv,...

In Bed With… Elton J Fernandez  Between running India’s first YouTube beauty channel and a profession as hair / makeup artist for high profile clientele, Elton J Fernandez gets his fair share of sleep and sunlight – two essentials for survival in his line of work. His cozy Mumbai apartment is his refuge, especially at night when he unwinds by filing his nails or preparing for...

In Bed With… Kiran Rao Kiran Rao is admirable for many reasons. As an independent filmmaker, producer and storyteller, she questions the status quo; in her personal life, she embraces her role as mother to Azad and wife to Aamir Khan. Our fascination, not in the least, is with how she makes it all seem effortless. As she lazes about in her Bandra home,...