AperSonality who believes in encouraging talented artists, Milind
Sathe is a gentleman who needs no introduction. This director of Indiaart Gallery is also a doting father, and is equipped with exceptional photography skills.

Morning cracker Up by 6-6.30 am, Sathe's most cherished morning activity involves sipping hot tea with his favourite cream cracker. He makes it a point to read the newspaper to catch up with what's hap­pening in the world.

"I simply love the cream cracker!" he exclaims, add­ing, "I take a walk around my area (Bhosale Nagar), and sometimes go up to the campus of Vaikunt Mehta Institute. It's a great place for a morning walk," says Sathe. After a half hour walk, Sathe comes back

home for a lip-smacking breakfast. A complete foodie, Sathe's breakfast comprises typical Maharashtrian food like Pohe and sometimes the menu includes dosa, idli, fruits and dates.

A heavy tea drinker, Sathe doesn't mind having tea through the day. "I love tea. My wife is fond of coffee. So, if she gets up early, then it's filter coffee and incase I wake up before her, then • it's tea. So, at times, a small conflict arises as to what to choose," he laughs. When at home, he looks into certain documents and checks his mails. If time permits, he visits Deccan Gymkhana and plays a game of tennis. He says, "Tennis didn't come by choice. I had enrolled my son's name and would accompany him to the class. That's when the coach asked me to join. I've really started liking the game."

needs to motivate oneself, otherwise life gets boring and monotonous.
He loves meeting people and conducts meetings to interact with others. Says he, "I meet so many people, including artists and buyers. Every time it is a different person and you get to see new things they have created. I have always tried to bring out the best in others and hence I encour­age young artists."