Moving from Merchant Navy to the world of Glamour?
I joined the merchant navy in 1999 as a deck cadet. I was really lucky to have a family that encouraged me in all sorts extra circular activities right from school. So even during breaks between contracts I would indulge in all sorts of things like learning photography, ballroom dancing, shooting a portfolio etc. During one of my breaks between contracts, late 2003, my brother Minocher nudged me to participate in the Grasim Mr India 2004 pageant, which I did apply for and got selected as well but chose not to participate as I had to go back on ship to complete my seatime as a cadet. So, I did that and since I was in Mumbai for my rank exams on returning from my previous contract, I applied for Mr India 2005. I got selected for it and I won! That was my first solid step into the world of glamour and I was happy to take it in the presence of my parents and brothers and close friends who were there cheering for me. Am also grateful to the guidance I received from many kind souls along the
