Sunny is the leader of the small band of revelers, Indians who live like the foreigners, still something of a rarity in those days. Who live like the foreigners but who are not like the foreigners at all, four men and one woman, something dangerously new and bold; young, rich, and glamorous Indians, not afraid to sow it, not afraid to slum it, welcome everywhere welcomed by themselves. Travelers for whom authenticity is not a question.
-- Ajay (One)

Importance: The characterization of Sunny and his circle as "Indians who live like the foreigners" encapsulates a complex identity dynamic. Sunny is depicted as the leader of a group that defies conventional societal norms and expectations in India at the time. They embody a lifestyle that blends Western influences with their Indian identities, suggesting a privileged, cosmopolitan existence where they navigate between different worlds effortlessly. The phrase "something dangerously new and bold" underscores their departure...