Weekends are all about downtime. After a week full of work to meet deadlines, everybody needs some breather to relax and recuperate. From watching a favourite web series to planning a vacation, weekends are designated as family and me time. Kunal Patel, MD and CEO, Monika Alcobev Ltd., talks to BrandWagon Online about his weekends, favourite vacation destination and more.
What is the one thing you like to do when not working?
Weightlifting, for sure. There’s just something about pushing your limits, you know? For me, it clears my head and leaves me feeling refreshed, and rejuvenated, all those buzzwords. Just, you versus the weights—no complications, no distractions.
How do you spend your weekends?
Weekends are all about family for me when I’m not travelling. I genuinely enjoy cooking, & I recently cooked up some Cacio e Pepe that my daughter, wife, & their friends absolutely loved! Honestly, I was really kicked about it. We also like to take drives, explore new restaurants, & spend quality time at play areas with my daughters.
What are your favourite gadgets?
Alright, I’ve got to say, my phone is my ultimate go-to gadget. It’s like having the world at your fingertips—everything from staying connected to managing life’s little details.
Given an option to choose another career, what would it be?
(laughs) Next question, please! But in all honesty, I haven’t really thought about it because I genuinely love what I do. I’m fortunate to be exactly where I want to be.
Which is your favourite vacation spot?
I’m not biased, but my hometown, the Rann of Kutch, is truly something special! My last visit in 2020 felt like stepping into another world—a vast, surreal white desert. I also love the small towns of Switzerland; they’re peaceful, beautiful, & some of the BnBs have fantastic kitchens.
A TV show, a movie, and an ad campaign you highly recommend watching
TV show? Peaky Blinders, hands down. It’s got everything: style, strategy, & a bit of drama. I have a pretty bad memory when it comes to movies, but I’ll say “Arthur, the King” is definitely worth a watch, and “Schindler’s List” is a powerful story that leaves an impact. And as for ads, the Amul cartoons are timeless classics—always relevant, funny, & right on point!