A Quote by Javed Ali

Lucknow is one of my favourite cities. — © Javed Ali
Lucknow is one of my favourite cities.
My husband lived in Lucknow. My father lived in Delhi, of course. So I shuttled between Delhi and Lucknow and...naturally, if my husband needed me on days when I was in Delhi, I ran back to Lucknow. But if it was my father who needed me, on the days when I was in Lucknow. And...yes, my husband got angry. And he quarreled. We quarreled. We quarreled a lot. It's true.
My first visit to Lucknow was perhaps in 1995-96. I was then working with theatre director Ranjit Kapur on the production of 'Court Martial' and we travelled to Lucknow on assignment.
I have a very strange connect with Lucknow. Though I have never got an opportunity to come to Lucknow, I have been hearing about the city from my mom for the past 30 years!
Lucknow is a city of love and I am really desperate to know more of what Lucknow is really about.
Glasgow is one of my favourite cities.
Rome is one of my favourite cities in the world.
You can't have a favourite meal, like you can't have a favourite movie or a favourite book or a favourite child.
Dublin is one of my favourite cities. It's an absolutely amazing place.
I absolutely love London; it is one of my favourite cities in the world.
Barcelona is one of my favourite cities in the world. The fashion and people are just so effortlessly cool.
Fifty percent of the world's population lives in cities. In a couple of decades, 70 percent of the world's population will be living in cities. Cities are where the problem is. Cities are where the solution is, where creativity exists to address the challenges and where they have most impact. This is why, in 2005, the C40 was founded, an organization of cities that address climate change. It started with 18 cities; now it's 91. Cities simply are the key to saving the planet.
People always have these debates about who their favourite rapper is. And I think it's based upon what mood that particular person is in. If someone's favourite rapper is a lyricist then they're focused on rhymes or substance. If someone's favourite rapper is a party rapper, you know, someone who makes music about the clubs... "Oh, he's my favourite rapper". No, his subject matter is your favourite.
I hate picking favourite books. I usually tend to stay away from all the 'top record' and 'favourite song' and 'favourite book', and I just think it doesn't do any good for anybody.
My favourite dish is pollo ajillo; my favourite drink is a good Rioja with it. And as for my favourite music, oh God - there's so many things I like. Well, I'd say it's 'Walk of Life' by Dire Straits.
Toronto is amazing, it's one of my favourite cities to visit. Toronto and Montreal are just super dope places.
I have played a few times in Barcelona, including the fantastic Olympic Stadium. It's undoubtedly one of my favourite cities in terms of the people, arts, food, architecture and design.
This site uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. More info...
Got it!