Pune is very safe for women: Nazish Sheikh

What do you miss about your hometown?
Dal baati churma and kadi. I’m a big foodie and I miss the spicy dishes back home. There is a lot of variety in north Indian food. I don’t like the local food much as it is a little bland in comparison. Other than food, I also miss the lakes of Udaipur. My city is known for lakes and they make me feel at home. There is a place called Sarovar in Pune, which has a beautiful lake. Whenever I miss my city, I spend time there.

What else do you in your spare time?
I travel a lot. In the past seven months, I’ve been to popular tourist destinations near Pune like Lavasa, Lonavala and Mahabaleshwar.
Apart from travelling, I usually spend my evenings at clubs with friends. Pune is very safe for women when compared to Rajasthan or any place in north India. You don’t have to think much before going out and I’ve never faced any discrimination in the city. Pune has a great nightlife. There are many places to hang out in different parts of the city.

What change would you like to see in Pune in the new year?
Accommodation is a big problem in Pune. In PGs and hostels, it is very difficult to get admission as there is bias towards people from other states. It is comparatively easier to live in residential areas of the city.

City Seekers: A series on migrants in urban India.