With the mercury rising and the sun blazing, most people are figuring out how to survive the summer — and the ever-energetic Vaghela Brothers, Croo and Sach, are no different. Known for their charisma, creative flair, and unique style, the duo opens up about how they keep it cool — both in terms of fashion and temperature — while also taking a trip down memory lane to their fun-filled childhood summers.

On summer wardrobe updates they say, “Yes! Every month, there’s always some light shopping going on for us, and without fail, we get at least 3 to 4 designer outfits made each month. Fashion is something we never put on hold, no matter what the season is.”

On shooting in the heat and keeping cool the brothers tell, “Shooting in summer? That’s asking for trouble!” they laugh. “Honestly, we try not to step out in the blazing sun too much during this season. And if we have to shoot, we always choose the time of day when the sun isn’t too harsh — early mornings or evenings work best.”

What being asked what keeps them hydrated and refreshed. Croo and Sach reply saying, “We love drinking coconut water and eating watermelon — it’s the best way to beat the heat!”

“We don’t really have any one favorite dish for summer,” they admit. “We just eat whatever is made at home — simple, wholesome food.” But there’s one rule they strictly follow: “We try to stay away from negative people. Our peace of mind is everything. That’s one of our biggest dos in life, not just summer.”

On unforgettable childhood summer memories they recall saying,” There are so many summer memories from childhood — no matter how much we talk about them, it never feels enough,” the brothers recall fondly.

“We used to play cricket all day long, and when we were tired, nothing felt better than sipping on a 1-rupee ice Pepsi. There was a wadi (orchard) nearby where we’d sneak in to pluck mangoes and berries. Playing marbles, pumping water from the hand-pump to bathe, cycling around the neighbourhood in the evenings…And as soon as night fell, all the kids from our area would gather together to play kabaddi, kho-kho, sakhali daav, and of course, a round of antakshari. Those were the days!”