13/07/2014
Star Light! Star Bright! Wish I may, wish I might...who's the star I saw last night?
Every time I am up in Jaipur, I try to wrap up my trip with a culinary mini splurge. The TAJ Rambagh Palace is a phenomenal, legendary, sprawling hotel to dignitaries & peacocks alike. So last night , upon finishing all my work, I went to the Polo Lounge, which is a classy bar with a vaulted & canopied ceiling, and more atmosphere than the best slick Conde Nast magazine could sell you. I am predictable in my choice of home made ginger beer with a hefty pour of dark rum. YUM. That and one appetizer keeps it affordable, and keeps this madam feeling like a real maharani!
As I sat down in the corner, I noticed a familiar group of folk come trickling in. Sure enough, it was the entire cast from "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"! Judy Dench et al, whose names I've now promised myself I"ll learn. I spoke to whom I believe is Judy Dench's sister, & she confirmed that a sequel is surely being made. Upon leaving, I passed & paused at their table, and 2 of the actors joked with me, as much as you can by barging in on star elite's social gatherings.
Here's the irony:
Judy Dench plays a woman who stays at a modest guest house, but in reality she stays at one of the worlds' best abodes.
Andrea stays at a modest guest house, but in reality plays & pretends to stay at this grand palace hotel.
I guess we are all just playing around!