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Mr Rehman: (helping himself to pakodas and smiling ear to ear) It shows! I must get the
recipe for this tangy red dip!

Rakesh enters. This time with three cups of freshly brewed tea and another plate of exotic
looking snacks.

Rakesh: Please try these too, they’re enchiladas! They are a very popular Mexican
snack…I got the recipe online. I must warn you, they’re a little spicy!

Mr Rehman: Ummm….these are delicious! Akshay, I must say you have an extremely
talented boy. You and Mrs Bhushan must be such proud parents.

(At this moment, the bell rings. Rakesh opens the door. Neelima enters and all exchange
greetings. The refreshments are a success! The parents are extremely happy with Rakesh’s
quick thinking and wonderful cooking talent.)

Mr Rehman: I’ll take your leave, Mrs Bhushan. My compliments on this talented young
chap. (fondly pats Rakesh’s shoulder) I’d love to sample some more treats soon.

Rakesh: Gladly, sir. I’ll pack some and send them through with Baba.
Mr Rehman: (laughs) Thank you. Well, bye for now. Good day, Mrs Bhushan. (leaves far R)

Mr Bhushan: So, Rakesh

beta…tell me how you would
like to spend your upcoming
vacations?

Rakesh: Huh…?

Mr Bhushan: (grins) I’m
thinking our young MasterChef
would like to improve his
cooking skills perhaps?

Rakesh: (happy and
bewildered) Dad, really?!

Mr Bhushan: Sure! No
stereotypes in this house please! (all laugh)

—Shammbhavi Sengar
exotic: something that is unusual and interesting

About the Author
Shammbhavi Sengar (b: 1996) has a degree in Philosophy from Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi University
where she dabbled in student government and then spent a year learning French. She developed an
interest in business studies during her short stint at Frankfurt School of Business. An alumnus of XLRI,
Jamshedpur, she is an employee at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). She has been an active volunteer for
the cause of women’s education and empowerment with different NGOs.

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