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Dishoom Interviews | Rooted in ritual
Dishoom Interviews
Explore in-depth interviews with Chefs and South Asian artists that uncover the stories, passions, traditions and ambitions that shape their craft. These conversations are a celebration of the people who bring our food and culture to life. We are most thrilled to be sharing this with you.


Rooted in ritual
Navroz with Porus Vimadalal
As part of our Rooted in Ritual series, we talk to award-winning photographer and creative director Porus Vimadalal about Navroz – his evolving relationship to it, new traditions and staple sweet treats.

Rooted in ritual
Ramadan with Chef Naved
As part of our Rooted in Ritual series, we sit down with OG Dishoom-walla, Chef Naved Nasir. He shares the feast-filled Ramadans of his childhood and reflects on a ‘superpower’ that he gains from fasting.

Rooted in ritual
Ramadan with Sabah Choudrey
As part of our Rooted in Ritual series, we talk to author and activist Sabah Choudrey about their connection to Ramadan – moments of self-reflection, mischief and magic.

Rooted in ritual
Vaisakhi with Saroop Sangha
As part of our Rooted in Ritual series, we talk to self-made ‘Punjabi fashion girl’ Saroop Sangha about Vaisakhi – what it means to her, what she eats, and naturally, what she wears.

Rooted in ritual
Ramadan with Ayesha Erkin
Joining us for our Rooted in Ritual series is author, architect and recipe developer, Ayesha Erkin, who shares recipes for a sweet Ramadan and reflects on how the holy month led her from stress and loneliness to self-awareness and community.