Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Anubhav Sinha Misses Varanasi's Special Jalebi in Mumbai
Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha really misses a special kind of jalebi from his home state, Uttar Pradesh, while he is in Mumbai.
He said it's hard to find the tasty, crispy jalebis he loves in the big city.
He even found a small vendor once, but sadly, that shop closed down.
Anubhav thinks that food, making movies, and listening to music are the best things in life.
The article also includes a recipe for making jalebis and explains their nutritional value, noting they are high in sugar and fat.
Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha expressed that he misses the special jalebi from Varanasi and Uttar Pradesh.
Sinha stated that finding authentic jalebi is difficult in Mumbai.
He recalled a joyous experience of finding a vendor but later lost his supply when the shop closed.
Sinha believes food, music, and cinema are the ultimate pleasures in life.
The article provides a jalebi recipe by Chef Ranveer Brar and a nutritional breakdown.
- Who
- Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha
- What
- Expressed his longing for the special jalebi from Varanasi/Uttar Pradesh, which he finds difficult to find in Mumbai.
- When
- Recently, in a conversation with storyteller Maroof Umar
- Where
- Mumbai (where he is missing the jalebi) and Varanasi/Uttar Pradesh (where the jalebi originates)
- Why
- He misses the unique taste and the joy it brings, considering food, cinema, and music as ultimate life pleasures.
- Director
- Anubhav Sinha
- Origin
- Parayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Missing Dessert
- Varanasi/Uttar Pradesh special Jalebi
- Location of Absence
- Mumbai
- Recipe Provided By
- Chef Ranveer Brar
- Jalebi Preparation Time
- 25 mins
- Jalebi Cooking Time
- 30 mins
- Jalebi Serving Size
- 4