We are born out of nature and we like to go back to nature, says B V Doshi

Balkrishna V Doshi's favourite cuisine is Italian, besides chaat and the Indian thali

Balkrishna V Doshi’s home, Kamala House (named after his wife), is nestled in a quiet, tree-lined lane in central Ahmedabad. The entrance to it is so private that I twice mistake two other imposing structures nearby for Doshi’s house only to be corrected by the neighbourhood watchman who eagerly guides me to the right one.
 
After a hectic Thursday, marked by interactions with the media, students and well-wishers, Doshi is relaxing in his living room that is awash with natural light. A Husain is the only thing that stands out in this simple, functional space — or perhaps it