I was born on the 28th of July, 1981.  From my childhood the two things, which attracted me a lot, were “Art” & “Sports”.  Then –

 

I grew up.  In a country like India and in a city like Vijayawada (which is 5 miles in radius and where I lived for 22 years of my life) parents tend to make the children focus on studies.  All they want is their children to be Engineers & Doctors.  Art is considered taboo.

 

Though I was blessed with a educated & financially resourceful family (unlike millions in India), the opportunities for creative development were non existent. I tried different means to express my creativity.  At the age of 16, I designed a “flying car”. At the age of 18 I started a web company which went on to create a powerful voice recognition software being used by over 100,000 users.  But something was missing.  

 

In 2003 I completed my engineering like millions of other Indians & came to the US to do my MBA like thousands of other Indians.  But only after I came here was I able to clearly see what my calling was.  The Moving Picture.  I love Movies. Always did since the day I saw my first English movie at the age of 7.  Cobra.