Chennai, March 2022 – Club Mahindra, the flagship brand of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd., hosted an Evening of Conversation with one of India’s most prolific wicketkeeper-batsman, Dinesh Karthik. This exclusive event was hosted under the aegis of Club Mahindra’s unique platform, ‘The Stage’, at Taj Coromandel Chennai on February 26th, 2023. This event witnessed more than 1000 guests & members of Club Mahindra who were exclusively invited for the event.
The event gave fans a chance to interact with Dinesh Karthik and hear his insights into his successful cricket career, his fitness regimen, his personal life, and his travel experiences. The audience also had an opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session with the cricketer, which provided an understanding into his life on and off the pitch.
The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the rapid-fire Q&A session, who provided a fascinating glimpse into his personal and professional life which kept the audience on the edge of their seats..When asked about his recent watch list, Karthik responded by mentioning two popular shows – Farzi and Patal Lok. He then went on to answer the age-old question of Thala vs. Thalapathy, stating that he preferred the Thalapathy. He was also asked to choose between two renowned South Indian actors, while Prakash Raj was his pick over SJ Surya. The cricketer, who is wedded to squash champion Dipika Pallikal, spoke candidly about his personal life beyond the cricket field. Despite their busy schedules, both DK and Dipika manage to take two vacations a year, where DK visits her during her tournaments and they take a brief break together before the next event.
In a particularly intriguing moment, Karthik was asked to rank Indian cricket captains in order of their leadership skills. He responded by listing out the top four, with MS Dhoni taking the top spot, followed by Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Sourav Ganguly. Finally, Karthik was asked to weigh in on the debate surrounding the best batsman in the world, with the options being Steve Smith, Babar Azam, Joe Root, and Virat Kohli himself. Karthik did not hesitate to declare Virat Kohli as the best among the four, a decision that was likely met with cheers from his many fans. Overall, the Q&A session was a riveting and informative experience for all those in attendance.
Mr. Pratik Mazumder, Chief Marketing Officer, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited, commented, “Club Mahindra is committed to providing our members with unique and unforgettable experiences, and the Evening of Conversation with Dinesh Karthik is a testament to that commitment. We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to host such a prolific cricketer and offer our members and guests an exclusive chance to interact with him. Through our platform ‘The Stage’, we aim to continue providing our members with unforgettable experiences that create lasting memories.”
Club Mahindra has been delivering distinctive and unforgettable experiences to its members and guests. With this exclusive event, Club Mahindra has once again displayed its unwavering commitment to providing its members with extraordinary experiences that they will cherish for a lifetime.
About Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL), India’s leading company in the leisure hospitality industry, offers quality family holidays primarily through vacation ownership memberships. While Club Mahindra is the flagship brand with a 25-year membership, the other products offered by the company are – Bliss& Go Zest.
As on September 30, 2022, MHRIL has 86 resorts across India & abroad and its subsidiary, Holiday Club Resorts Oy (HCR), Finland, a leading vacation ownership company in Europe has 33 Timeshare Destinations with 9 Spa Resorts across Finland, Sweden and Spain.