Mumbai: Musafir Cafe actor Vedika Pinto has been receiving attention for her portrayal of Sudha and her pairing with Vikrant Massey. While the series has taken viewers to the scenic landscapes of Mussoorie, Pinto’s real-life setting is quite different — her family home in Mumbai.
The actor lives with her parents and brother, along with the family’s pet dog. Interestingly, the home was designed by her father and reflects the family’s interests, travels, cultural heritage and love for entertaining.
From an open kitchen designed around family meals to a balcony influenced by Goan and Portuguese aesthetics, several corners of the house offer a glimpse into the personality of the Pinto family.
An open kitchen designed around family meals
The kitchen is one of the most distinctive spaces in Pinto’s Mumbai home.
Since cooking and sharing meals are important to the family, her father designed the kitchen as an open space rather than keeping it separated from the rest of the home. This makes it a natural focal point where family members can interact while preparing food.
One particularly interesting detail is a dedicated drawer containing an extensive collection of Chinese vinegars and sauces, reflecting the family’s enthusiasm for food and ingredients collected over time.
The design is therefore not simply about appearance. It has been shaped around how the family actually uses the space.
The dining area reflects the family’s heritage
The dining area serves several purposes beyond meals.
It is also where Pinto undertakes diction and Hindi training sessions. Cabinets around the dining table hold artisanal seasonings, unusual food products and sauces collected by the family during international travels.
The décor also reflects Pinto’s dual Punjabi Hindu and Catholic heritage. Artwork and religious figures representing Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva and Jesus Christ can be found within the same space.
Rather than separating the different influences, the home brings them together as part of the family’s everyday environment.
A living room filled with personal memories
The living lounge has a distinctly personal character.
A piano occupies a prominent position in the room. It was reportedly gifted to Pinto by her father when she was five years old, making it more than simply a decorative feature.
The room also contains family photographs, sports trophies and an assortment of artwork.
Among the more unusual pieces are a restored vintage Lebanese newspaper display and the “Green Choli” painting. Together, the objects give the room the feel of a personal collection built over many years rather than a space decorated around a single design theme.
The family’s pet dog, Benji, also makes his presence felt through toys scattered around the room.
The bar and entertainment area
The home also has a dedicated corner for entertaining guests.
The bar and entertainment area includes board games and other details designed around social gatherings. One of the standout pieces is a customised Monopoly edition called Vedika’s Bollywood Situation, which was reportedly gifted to Pinto by a close friend.
The walls add another layer of nostalgia. They feature framed advertisements from the 1950s and 1960s, collected by Pinto’s father during his career as an advertising filmmaker.
The vintage prints give the space a retro character while connecting the home’s décor with her father’s professional history.
A Goan-Portuguese inspired balcony
Perhaps the most distinctive outdoor space is Pinto’s balcony terrace.
Despite the home’s location on a busy Mumbai street, the balcony overlooks a canopy of greenery, creating a quieter atmosphere away from the city’s pace.
Its design draws inspiration from Goa and Portuguese aesthetics. Decorative candle stands brought back from Portugal and Venetian masks add visual interest while also reflecting the family’s connection to its heritage and travels.
For Pinto, the balcony is more than a decorative corner. It is reportedly a place where she reads scripts, works on dance routines and takes a break from her schedule.
The space combines travel memories with a practical purpose, making it one of the home’s most personal areas.
Pinto’s private studio and media room
Another room in the house has been transformed from what was once a bedroom into Pinto’s personal workspace.
The multipurpose room functions as a private studio and preparation area. It is where she gets ready for shoots, rehearses dialogue, reads scripts and watches films.
It also houses her personal library.
For an actor, having a dedicated space for rehearsals and preparation can be particularly useful, and Pinto’s room appears to serve as both a professional workspace and a private retreat.
A home that tells the family’s story
What makes Vedika Pinto’s Mumbai residence interesting is that its design does not appear to follow a single aesthetic.
Instead, different parts of the house bring together family memories, cultural influences, travel souvenirs, professional history and everyday routines.
The open kitchen reflects the family’s love of food, the dining area brings together different elements of their heritage, the lounge preserves childhood memories, while the balcony draws inspiration from Goa and Portugal.
