Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I’m often described as jovial with a dry sense of humour! I am passionate about my customers and welcoming them to the café.
I believe it is my unique sense of humour, which enables customers to feel relaxed, happy, enjoy a banter, and have a consistently positive experience when dining with us.
What are you most passionate about?
I am passionate about getting to know people and am motivated by creative thinking and helping others. I believe our community has a rich source of culture, skills and giving people a voice to hear their wisdom, can bring positive changes to humanity.
What would your last meal be?
My last meal would be anything nutritious in which my body and wellbeing can appreciate. I know I would not like to disappoint myself for something I always wanted to have and not being able to eat it when it is in front of me.
What was your most memorable moment?
There are so many memorable moments in my life, and it is hard to pick one!
If I had to choose, my most memorable is when my beautiful twin daughters Shahreen and Mahreen were born.
What was your favourite subject in school?
I was never extremely academic in my school years and childhood, however business and commerce always interested and motivated me to succeed.
What event past or present would you like to witness?
I wish I could attend a Michael Jackson concert.
Which three dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner?
Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Gandi. I would love to pick their brains about business, technology and building community.
What are you currently listening to/watching or reading?
Due to the nature and hours of my work, the only chance I get to listen to music is the radio when I am in the car and my kids are with me. They love the song “New Rules” by Dua Lipa. I do not have any other options!
I never liked gaming, but recently I am trying to spend more time with my kids and playing games together, hoping to add more quality time together into our life.
If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?
Lemon Chicken Curry. I used to cook this when I was a student, and everyone loved it.
Some people still request me to cook this dish, even though I don’t remember the last time I cooked anything at home! My wife is an excellent cook though.
Where is your dream holiday destination?
I will ask my wife and find out where she would love to go. I want her to be in my dream and if she doesn’t like the place my dream will not be a dream anymore.
What were you like as a kid?
I have always been a very kind and compassionate person, considerate to all humans and animals. I remember as a child, I brought so many injured birds home.
Once I brought home an Indian parrot which had fallen from a tree and named him Tony. Later on, Tony used to sleep with me and became my pet.
What was your first job?
My first job was with Nandos. I used to work at Nandos Pitt Street Mall and used to cook lots of delicious chicken.
What’s one question you have never been able to get the answer to?
What I want or what would make me happy – essentially my life purpose.
Achieving the best outcomes for myself and my family, to be happy and healthy for the rest of our lives with positive relationships with others. Would definitely appreciate any opportunity to bring positive change to our community or humanity.
