Namita Nayyar:
Share a day in the life of Mallika Mehta. How do you like to kick-start your day? Any fitness regimes you follow for your musical career?
Mallika Mehta:
My day starts with a cup of black coffee. Every day looks very different but one constant is listening to music and rehearsing my set. I usually work on brand deals and collaborations throughout the day and have events to attend on most nights. I am very close to my family and friends so I do spend a significant amount of time with them as well. When I am rehearsing my set I usually always walk around and move around just like I would on stage to maintain the same stamina. With regards to fitness, I prefer swimming over any other form of workout but around important and lengthy performances I like to hit the gym to increase my stamina while on stage.
Namita Nayyar:
Is any specific food to include or exclude in your diet specific to your career and vocal health?
Mallika Mehta:
I have incorporated a lot of hot water into my diet over the past few years. It can be in any form, I usually have black coffee and herbal tea round the year. But closer to gigs and performances I have hot water with honey to moisturize my vocal chords. I am more careful, particularly during gig season. I completely stop ice, ice cream, and anything that would trigger my throat and include warmer food items that soothe my throat like teas and soups.
Namita Nayyar:
How do you decide your dress code and make-up for a concert?
Mallika Mehta:
Well, I love dressing up and enjoy doing my makeup. Most of my stage looks are bold and black. I believe it makes an impact. I tend to experiment with makeup and accessories. That’s what adds colour to my look. If I’m working with a MUA I take suggestions and play around with bold liners and coloured eye looks.
