I would like to play 'Bond'

If you were reborn, you would like
to be born as?

A spiritual leader, someone like Sri
Sri Ravi Shankar Maharaj. I find him very inspiring.

If you can change one thing about
your past, what would you change and why?

I wish I had invested in property at
the right time, it has been giving the best returns.

Five things you cannot live without?

Family, books, music, flavour in food
(Asian spices), being connected.

Given a chance to act in a movie,
which character would you like to portray?

Action hero like 'Bond' in Bond
movie or Chow Yun-Fat. I also like all of Aamir Khan's recent
movies and his roles.

Whats your most embarrassing moment?

I was in the 2nd grade when my mother
wrapped all my books in 'pink' instead of the regular 'brown'
and this served as a dose of humor for all my classmates. They all
laughed aloud and started calling me 'Pinky'. I can never forget
that.

The best compliment you have
received so far?

Someone told me that I am authentic and
trustworthy. I have regarded these two values as very important.

What is that one thing that you
would like to change in yourself?

I have been trying to pick up
meditation, but have not been regular with it. Want to work on that.

Who is your favorite writer? Are you
reading anything now?

I like Robert Carkhuff's books on
human resource development

Where do you see yourself five years
down the line?

I have turned 50 and I have been
thinking on these lines. I would like to help entrepreneurs build
their companies. I would also like to play a lot more music, may be
on the International stage. Also, if possible I would build more
companies.

Interviewed by Komal Langar

(komall@cybermedia.co.in)

Name: Ranjan Chopra

Spouse: Shharyu

Children: Paranjap (6yrs)

Favorite

Holiday destination-New
Zealand, Switzerland, New Orleans, New York

Pastime-Playing the saxophone,
reading

Jazz number-Dave Brubeck (Take
five), Tequila, Autumn Leaves (all versions), Bésame Mucho

Gadget-Blackberry, iPad

Food-Thai (Tofu, garlic,
basil-based anything veg); Burmese yellow curry

Drink-Single malt and red wine

Movie-Thrillers (Bond movies,
Tom Cruise movies, Anthony Quinnn's 'Zorba the Greek' and 'Lion
of the Desert'), one of the recent favorites is Avatar, it is a
nice movie and is sensitively made

Artists-Aamir Khan,
Naseeruddin Shah, Tom Hanks, Mel Gibson, Sean Connery, Louis
Armstrong, Don McLean, Chris Botti (Trumpet), 'Hindi Rock'
(Pakistani bands) and all 'blues' players

Sport-Love to swim and play
table tennis, and watch football

Color-Purple, orange, mustard

Accessory-Fragrances
(aftershaves - woody, musky & fruity)

Pet-Love dogs. Have four of
them