Veda Temple

New Year check-ins, life goals, and career nerves

Sohan and Ishani shared a long, affectionate exchange to ring in the New Year. The conversation began with playful banter and Sohan sharing a selfie highlighting a new mustache, which prompted some teasing from Ishani about his "middle schooler" energy. They discussed the film *Dhurandhar*, with Sohan defending its historical accuracy regarding Lyari and Karachi against Ishani’s friend Riya's "propaganda" label; Ishani expressed interest in watching it with him despite its intensity. Ishani shared updates from her trip, where she is staying with five families near Woodlake until Saturday, January 3, 2026. She sent photos of a serene lake sunset and mentioned she is essentially "fluent" in Marathi again due to being surrounded by her community. This prompted a reflective turn in the conversation; Ishani shared how hearing about her friend Tanvi living in New York with her boyfriend Yash (an AISC alum) has her longing for a future where she and Sohan live together, emphasizing the comfort of shared accountability and being lazy together. Sohan reassured her that they would have that future one day. On January 1, Sohan spent the evening visiting temples in Milpitas (Sai Parivaar and Veda Temple) with his family, a yearly tradition he finds slightly tedious. He admitted to feeling very nervous about a significant event occurring on Friday, January 2—referred to by Ishani as "goodness ready for today." Ishani, still battling jet lag from her India trip, provided encouragement and noted she has felt more religious since returning. On the morning of January 2, they checked in early as Sohan prepared for his big day.