Director Kiran Rao is not one to shy away from challenges, even if they are culinary. Amidst the promotions of her upcoming film Laapataa Ladies, the filmmaker was seen sampling the viral fire paan at a stall in Delhi. For context, fire paan is a clove-stuffed betel leaf lit on fire. It is usually shoved into people’s mouths by the paan-makers themselves and has gone viral on social media for marrying an Indian gastronomical classic with an element of danger. As anyone new to the concept, Kiran Rao is also seen to be intimidated by the prospect of engulfing a burning paan. The video begins with Kiran Rao asking the others about the sweet treat. When the concept is introduced to her and she is encouraged to try it, a hesitant Kiran Rao says: “In case I die…Might as well, while it is burning, have the right flavours; if you can taste it.”
As her group of friends begin recording her, Kiran Rao says, “Now I am under pressure, bro.”
Then Kiran Rao is seen asking the vendor how he came up with the idea. To this, the vendor says, “YouTube se,” leaving Kiran Rao chuckling in delight. The vendor also claims that it is safe for even a six-month-old baby and is met with a look of disbelief from Kiran Rao and others.
Kiran Rao is also seen asking the vendor about the ingredients and expresses disappointment, albeit in a fun way, as he adds strawberries to the paan. “This is not going well,” she says, as she spots the strawberry.
Once the paan is ready, the vendor asks Kiran Rao to open her mouth wide and asks her not to move back. The vendor then shoves the paan into her mouth and she chews on in …read more
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