How do you describe the persona of Rahul Dravid. What kind of icon are you?
The Wall has transcended all barriers to attain iconic status. When Rahul Sharad Dravid was chosen for the MTV Youth Icon of the Year Award, ahead of Amitabh Bachchan, Ratan Tata, A.R. Rehman and Amartya Sen, his fans were not surprised. They knew that it was a just reward for a remarkable role model. And when the Padma Shri award ceremony followed a few days later, his fans were overjoyed. For Dravid, however, receiving awards and accolades has become a matter of routine. When he was bestowed the Arjuna Award in 1998, and the Wisden award in 2000, Dravid was all modesty. He never gloated over his achievements, though he has a lot to be immodest about. While receiving the MTV award in Mumbai the other day, Dravid presented a picture of dignity and charm, with no airs of a celebrity. “I dont think of myself as an icon at all,” he said. But he admitted that such awards did not come without achieving something. “I guess I have done something right to win this award, and I will just keep d
