I grew up with music very much in my life. I achieved success by combining my training as an accountant with my family upbringing and love of music.

- Zarin Mehta

My paternal grandfather Rustom Mehta had a huge influence on me because of his ethics and his values.

- Zarin Mehta

Too many people dwell on the past: the thing is to get on with life.

- Zarin Mehta

I think in all cultural organizations there has to be renewal. I'm also of a certain age that someone new can come in with a breath of fresh air. Things change, and I think that's important.

- Zarin Mehta

Accountancy prepares one to be able to run very different kinds of businesses, and my background prepared me for the music.

- Zarin Mehta

I would still like to own and run a restaurant serving Indian food with a good dollop of Parsi cooking - which you can't seem to get anywhere.

- Zarin Mehta