§ 05The record

The work, and the rooms it happened in.

A short list kept honest, the people behind it, and the photographs underneath. One page, because the list and the pictures are the same story told twice.

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§ 01Record

A short list, kept honest

Quality over quantity. Empty categories stay empty until there is something honest to put in them.

Writing

2 entries

The Millionaire Mindset
Author. Published 2025.
2025
Published articles
Long-form writing on finance, mathematics and behaviour.
2026

Media

1 entry

Money Matters with Young Darsh
Creator and host. Conversations with founders, investors and authors.
2026

Speaking

1 entry

Matterly Foundation & PETA India
Spoke at an event held with the Matterly Foundation, PETA India and SAIRIK.
2025

Recognition

4 entries

Motilal Oswal
Presented a copy of The Millionaire Mindset in person, at the Motilal Oswal offices.
2025
Ridham Desai
Met the Managing Director of Morgan Stanley at the Morgan Stanley offices.
2026
Ritu Tawde
Met the Mayor of Mumbai, and presented a copy of The Millionaire Mindset.
2026
Chetan Bhagat
Met the author whose books had been an influence for years.
2025

Certifications

2 entries

Scuba Diver
Open-water certification.
2025
Junior Rescue Diver
Rescue-level certification.
2025

Academic

None yet

Nothing here yet. This category stays empty rather than being padded — it will be filled in when there is something real to put in it.

Competitions

None yet

Nothing here yet. This category stays empty rather than being padded — it will be filled in when there is something real to put in it.

§ 02Hall of fame

The people behind it

Meetings that came out of something finished rather than something planned. Each one is here because of the conversation, not the photograph.

Pl. 01Meeting

Ritu Tawde

Ritu Tawde
Mayor of Mumbai

She validated the work and showed me it mattered to the entire city, not just to me. What moved me most was realising our missions were perfectly aligned — we both wanted to make Mumbai financially literate. A personal mission suddenly became a civic responsibility, backed by city leadership. I understood then that I wasn't working alone in my room; I was part of something systemic, something real, something that could actually change Mumbai. Knowing the city's leadership believed in the mission became the fuel for everything that followed.

When your passion meets the city's need, transformation becomes inevitable.

Pl. 02Meeting

Motilal Oswal

Motilal Oswal
Founder, Motilal Oswal Financial Services

India's legendary investor did not dismiss me as just another teenager — he saw the mission as essential. His validation showed me that financial literacy for young people wasn't only my passion; it was something India's greatest investors cared about. He proved that true wealth is about passing wisdom to the next generation. Meeting him gave the work credibility at the highest level, and showed me the mission wasn't marginal — it was crucial for India's future.

When a legend believes in your vision, you stop doubting yourself. You just build.

Pl. 03Meeting

Ridham Desai

Ridham Desai
Managing Director, Morgan Stanley

Meeting him gave the work a global perspective I did not have before. He showed me that financial literacy is not a Mumbai problem or an India problem — it is a worldwide need, and a leader at one of the world's most respected financial institutions believed it mattered at scale. His insights made me realise that the principles I was teaching young Indians would serve them in a globalised economy, and that the second book was not just local content: it was preparing the next generation for real wealth creation. It changed how I think about finance — not as a domestic concern, but as a universal language young people have to master.

When a global leader sees your vision, you realise it is bigger than you imagined.

Pl. 04Meeting

Chetan Bhagat

Chetan Bhagat
Author

His books had inspired me for years, but meeting him in person showed me something I could not learn from the pages alone. He showed me that young Indian voices can reach millions and create real movement — that an author can get an entire generation to think differently about life, money and dreams. His belief in my work as a thirteen-year-old author proved that age is not a barrier to meaningful contribution. He taught me that being an author is not only about writing; it is about connecting with people and changing how they think. His success became my blueprint for what is possible.

When a bestselling author believes in your voice, you realise your story can change India.

The work is the point; the list is only the receipt.

The part that isn’t finance