Vinay Pathak on simple living, home-cooked vegetarian food, yoga, and breaking free from stereotypes

Vinay Pathak is a successful actor known for his work on both stage and screen, including "Hip Hip Hurray," "Bheja Fry," and "Operation Safed Sagar." His upcoming play, "The Thing With Feathers," was written by his long-time collaborator, Rajat Kapoor. Pathak plays a bird in this devised piece, which explores ordinary lives navigating extraordinary times between 1900 and 1950.

He enjoys the excitement and challenge of performing theatre, believing it keeps him in practice as an actor. Pathak has faced various challenges in his career, but maintains a positive outlook. He credits theatre for teaching him valuable lessons and believes it is a leveller. Pathak is also a vegetarian who follows a simple home-cooked meal plan and incorporates yoga and walking into his daily routine.