Dual Existence: Stories Of Young Indian Professionals Who Are Leading Double Lives

I. Karan Bhojwani - Dreamer. Believer. Jedi.

 “Duality is the ability to shine on both sides of the spectrum.”

II. Adarsh Munjal - Goofy. Gutsy. Glutton.

 “Duality is striking a balance to satisfy the desires of your mind and heart equally.” 

III. Sahil Chaudry - Curious. Adventurous. Questioning.

"Duality is an opportunity for tension; tension is an opportunity for growth."

IV. Aditya Nandwana - Aberrant. Contemplative. Perceptive.

 “Duality is an energy and mental-bandwidth-consuming monster, so pull your socks up if you plan to explore it.”

V. Charlene Vaz - Go-Getter. Magnanimous. Positive.

“Duality for me is is following your passion and having no regrets in the future.”

 Charlene went down a path that’s all too familiar for young Indians, studying Electronic and Electronic Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology, followed by an MBA and it led her down the expected path professionally. However, in 2013, she founded ‘Charlene and the Chocolate Factory’ and now moonlights as a chocolatier. The company sells high quality gourmet chocolates with creative packaging to provide individuals with a sense of an ultimate chocolate experience.

 VI. Vinay Venkatesh - There’s No God.

 “In order to create something, you must first destroy something else. Duality doesn't exist without knowing this.”

VII. Yashas Mitta - Experimental, Wandering Pizza-Eater.

 “Duality is not settling with doing one thing in life. I think many of us are caught up on being this or being that - When you free yourself of these notions and start digging deeper, it’s truly amazing what life can and will offer.”

VIII. Kartik Mahadev - Spontaneous. Unassuming. Witty.

“When it comes to photography, duality is about speaking through stills.”

 IX. Meghana Bhogle - Dead Baby Jokes.

 “Duality is gloriously letting all the alter egos out.”

X. Shaveer Ahmed - Life In Technicolour

“Duality is oscillating between court files and music files.”

 XI. Ravi Bohra - Foodie. Empathetic. Dreamer.

 “The door that locks you in is also the one that lets you out”

XII. Varun Das - Random, Adventurous Batman.

“Duality makes life interesting rather than just surviving and complaining about it.”

XIII. Parul Sharma - Vibrant. Emotional. Gritty.

“Duality is everywhere and is waiting to be found. Everyone has dual personalities, it’s a question of appreciation & time.”

XIV. Stalvart John - Stalwart. Pragmatic. Music.

 “Duality is balancing sanity with insanity.”

 XV. Devika Arora - Colourful. Aesthetic. Smart.

 “Duality is the fiery sun and the divine moon.”

 XVI. Amol Raval - Entrepreneur. Dreamer. Untitled.

 “Duality is an intellectual and psychological drive that enables you to believe in collecting different attributes that will eventually decorate your life.”

 XVII. Neville Shah - Cynical. Awkward. Hungry.

“Duality is freedom from living in the grey zone. You can switch from black to white and back. It’s great fun.”

 XVIII. Joel Paes - Obtuse. Outspoken. Dapper.

 “Duality is as duality does.”

 XIX. Meenaz Lala - Dreamer. Believer. Trailbazer. 

 “We have just one life, live it eternally.”

XX. Adip Nayak - Patient. Closet Perfectionist. Stubborn. 

“Duality is a medium to find what you love to do, find the joy in it, and express yourself through your passion.”

“Done is better than perfect.” - Mark Zuckerberg