Q-1 What difference do you see between you as an 18 year old and how you are now?
Ans: I was very energetic at that time, but as time passed that energy has somewhat resided. In young age there are no responsibilities, we used to go wherever we wanted, now we think at least twice before doing anything because of family and other responsibilities. It is important to make sure that my child learns good values and habits from me.
Q-2 If you had an opportunity to go back in time and undo/redo one thing, what will it be?
Ans: I would definitely go back and tell myself to study harder and rectify my studying habits. If I can go back 25 years, I would like to study harder than anyone else. I realized this later in life that I would have to struggle lesser had I studied more.
Q-3 When is the most fun you ever had while in office?
Ans: Many times, people call me stating that a button cannot be found on their QPro or Outlook asking me to come to their seat. When I reach there, they show me “Here is the Button” as they found it in the meantime as I reached their seat.
Q-4 If I ask your best friends about 3 weird habits that you have, what would their answers be?
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Q-5 If you could meet any celebrity this weekend, who would it be and why?
Ans: I have always been a huge fan of Madhuri Dixit- the Dhak-Dhak girl. I admire her for her grace and would love to meet her if I can.
Q-6 If you were stranded on an island with two of your co-workers, who would you want with you and why?
Ans: Vikas Rana and I are enough to take on any problem in life. We need Marcus for technical guidance sometimes, but in my personal life, he is my Go-to man. Even at the time of my bedridden phase, Vikas was always by my side.
Q-7 What are some things you would like to change about our society?
Ans: Firstly, I would like people to adopt cleanliness in their life, not only on the outside but also on the inside as well.
Secondly, I want to convey everyone to let bygones be bygones. If we keep dwelling on the past, we stay at the same place. I feel it is better to forgive, forget and move forward.
Q-8 Which are your favourite childhood memories?
Ans: I grew up in my village in my younger years, which was surrounded by 2 rivers. I spent most of my time playing in water or in climbing Jamun trees and diving from the higher branches.
Another favourite pastime was fishing, for the first ten years of my childhood, especially using my hands I used to catch crabs, shrimps and fishes.
Q-9 What are the last seen things on your Netflix/Bollywood playlist?
Ans: I tried watching Mirzapur on Amazon but I was repulsed by the negativity and crass language. I believe that we should surround ourselves with positivity to get a good night’s sleep. So I prefer to watch something spiritual.
Q-10 What type of music genre do you identify yourself with and why?
Ans: I like listening to bhajans. Chanting Shiva or Vishnu bhajans fills me with energy. I have made it a habit to surround myself with positive energy, so I start my day with remembering the Lord.
Q-11 How would you describe an ideal weekend for you?
Ans: I try to minimize sleeping in on the weekend by waking up at 4 AM, practising yoga and meditation for an hour, going for a walk, go to Brahmakumari Centre where I may take a yoga or meditation class. After that I want to spend the whole day with my family and helping my kids and wife by trying to fulfil whatever wishes they may have.
Q-12 If you were granted any superpower, what would you like it to be?
Ans: If God grants me a boon to me, I would ask for a power that will allow me to heal all sick persons. I would go to hospitals and relieve the sick of their maladies.
Q-13 Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
Ans: I see myself doing well in my career here at Rose and would like to be prepared for the next phase of my life.