“I used to operate my own small fashion boutique in India selling my original Western-Indian fusion pieces, but I shut the boutique down to move to Singapore in 2012.”
“I’ll be turning 21 soon but I honestly don’t know what being a full-fledged adult really means—I still feel like a teen sometimes! I’m looking forward to the new experiences that’ll come my way, but not lesser nap time and paying for bills.”
“As a photographer, I love working with motion and space, but I don’t want to tie myself down to a fixed style just yet. I've noticed that my photos are pretty dark and dull, so I’m trying to step out of my comfort zone and add more colours into my works.”
“I’d give my son the same advice that I live by—do what makes you happy. Sometimes in life, we may find ourselves pursuing ambitions that don’t end up being fulfilling, so we just need to keep on chasing that sense of happiness.”
“I have lots of hobbies, one of it being fishing. When I fish, I use artificial lures to mimic baitfish and entice a bigger catch, which is a lot more thrilling. I first fished back in 2008 on my last holiday with my dad, who has since passed. That underlying connection to my father is what has kept this hobby so close to me.”
"Towards the end of Hari Raya, a lot of people like to do open house, so they invite relatives, friends, everyone. I enjoy seeing that, but I cannot cope, because I stay alone. I cannot tahan so much visiting! I need my alone time also.”
“I’m interested in languages, so I started to learn Chinese during the pandemic. It’s very difficult, especially the reading and writing of the language. I’m very amazed by Singaporeans who can speak another language on top of English.”
"My dad, by example, taught me to not fear anything or anyone. This is vastly different from being a rebel and instead allows you to be your best you without fearing what others may think."