Mira Erda and Vrajesh Erda
Because she closed the gate on me, and I didn’t have the time to apply the brakes, vrajesh: I remember falling off my bicycle as a child. She always keeps me updated about her travel and career plans.
He has always been my Secret Santa, and our bond has evolved beautifully over the years. ” Vrajesh adds, “The moment I get a hint about what she needs, I love gifting it to her. Instead of helping me, she ran inside and told mom that it was my fault (laughs)! her elder brother, is six years older than her, racer Mira Erda tells us, “Despite the age difference, we work really well together While Vrajesh. On Raksha Bandhan , the siblings, who joined us for a fun shoot, talk about their plans and the special bond they share. They add, “It feels great that both of us are in town this year on Raksha Bandhan. The day prior to the festival, we love celebrating with our cousins. On Raksha Bandhan, we love dressing up and after the rakhi is tied, we look forward to the family lunch. In the evening, we also spend some quality time together at our track. Excerpts: ‘Both of us are adventurous souls’ Mira: While we don’t get to spend a lot of time together now, both of us are adventurous souls. Whenever possible, we love going on off-roading trips together. Both of us also plan family trips when we can, and Udaipur is among our favourite destinations. Vrajesh: We love off-roading, especially during the monsoon; getting drenched and dirty is the best part. On weekends, we love spending time together on the track, enjoying the sunset over good coffee and music. ‘ We always have each other’s backs’ Mira: As kids, we would constantly complain to mom about each other. We do that sometimes even now (smiles)! But when I decided to pursue a male-dominated field like motorsports, he was extremely supportive and would try and attend the big races. His constant support and encouragement have played a big role in my success. But now, we always have each other’s backs. ‘We share a lot in common’ Mira: Vrajesh loves pampering me with gifts. I really needed it but wasn’t getting the time to buy one. Now, my sister-in-law has joined the gang, and we are a fun-loving trio. We share a lot in common and love exploring new restaurants and cafes together. Vrajesh was extremely protective when I was younger, but now he knows that I can handle things on my own. Vrajesh: Once, I gifted her an instant camera, only to realise that someone else had given her the same gift (laughs). I love buying gifts for her. I am very proud of her achievements as an athlete, and I have tried my best to support her in every way possible. Looking for trusted parenting advice? Follow TOI Parenting Circle on Instagram for expert guidance, relatable stories, and practical tips delivered every day.
One of my most memorable Raksha Bandhan gifts arrived last year, when he bought me headphones.