Get to know...Kamiya Jani
Content creator Kamiya Jani (@Kamiya_Jani, @Curly.Tales) is craving pani puri, listening to Karan Aujla songs, and star-struck over Amitabh Bachchan
Currently, I am: In the French Riviera, somewhere between Nice, Monaco and Cannes.
High point in life: Receiving the National Creator Award from PM Modi in the Best Travel Creator category in 2024.
Low point in life: I don’t hold on to them. I dwell for not more than 48 hours, then look at the brighter side.
On my playlist: White Brown Black, by Karan Aujla and Avvy Sra; Jiya Re, from Jab Tak Hai Jaan; Levitating X Woh Ladki Jo, by Dua Lipa and Abhijeet Bhattacharya.
One thing I would never buy: Cryptocurrency. I don’t understand it.
Today I’m craving: Pani puri. I lose count of how many I can down in one sitting.
Last thing I ordered online: A tiffin box for my daughter, Ziana.
App I check before bed: Gmail.
Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self: To be easier on myself and trust my gut.
My favourite subject in school: Geography. My love of travelling began with maps.
I will swipe right on: A sense of humour. Being surrounded by people who can turn serious situations into fun moments is underrated.
My secret skill is: I am great at memorising scripts and making it seem effortless.
A superpower/magic tool I wish I had: To reach anywhere, anytime, without catching a flight.
My favourite Sunday memory: Gorging on my mom’s Sindhi kadhi-chawal and aloo tuk.
My plans for next Sunday: I’m in London for our new series, Indians Abroad.
My most star-struck moment: Meeting Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16. I pinched myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.
My favourite bad habit: Munching on khatta-meetha chivda late at night.
If I could travel back or forward in time: I’d rewind to the picnics I had with my parents when I was a kid. We would drive outside Mumbai, to no particular destination, put a mat under a tree, enjoy a home-cooked lunch and spend the day outdoors.
The best thing about fame: The world seems like a smaller place. Everywhere I go, I meet people who recognise me, address me by my first name, and with warmth.
The worst thing about fame: It forces you to be responsible and put out quality content.
From HT Brunch, November 29, 2025
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