Born as the eldest with two younger brothers, I am deeply grateful to the Almighty for blessing me with such a wonderful family. My father, a doctor by profession but a socially connected individual at heart, always encouraged my adventurous endeavors. Both he and my mother instilled in me from an early age that helping the poor and needy—whether with food, money, medical aid, or otherwise—is not dependent on how much you have. Serving the community is a way of life, and what truly matters is your mindset and intent.

As an NCC officer, a shooting champion, and an active participant in Kavi Sammelans and community gatherings, I absorbed life’s lessons from every experience around me.