Welcome to Dilli Billis.

(As in “dilli” for Delhi, “billi” for cat)

Dilli Billis is my freshly-baked attempt to capture the heady ‘vibes’ of living in an intimate little slice of South Delhi, where everybody knows everyone else, generational wealth gleams in every corner, alongside micro-influencers and DJs. Everybody’s hot, has multiple situationships, and a select few are making art that’ll truly stand the test of time.

What’s a dilli billi? I’ve often thought that my social circles in Delhi are like cats. Everyone is kind of related to or had dated everyone else, with regular spots to lounge within territories. They all have great claws and look amazing on Instagram feeds. We stalk in and out of each other’s life, purring when we brush shoulders briefly at Auro. It’s also perfectly normal to disappear for weeks in a row, to resurface meowing compliments and terrible hangover stories. This medley of artists, tattoo pokers, actors, chefs, liberal arts grads and NGO consultants are my dilli billis, and it’s a scene picturesque enough to write about.