This is our second visit to Gulzar's Pali Hill bungalow, and the one thing that appears to remain unchanged, apart from his trademark starched white kurta-pyjama, is the veteran lyricist's hospitality. Even before we settle in his study - the only area that has been spared of the ongoing renovation work - he calls in for refreshments. When we politely refuse, he insists, not once, but a couple of times, till we give in. The last time when we showed up on a hot summer afternoon, Gulzar had thoughtfully suggested nimbu paani; today, owing to the foggy weather, we engage over coffee. 

Gulzar. Pic/nimesh dave