What is it about the Toy and Game Industry that you love?

I love making the characters in the game, with unique powers - it is so cool how they turn out in the end.

What do you feel has been your greatest “win” so far in life? What was your biggest failure?

My greatest win has been making Ultramons - it was a 2 year journey to get it manufactured. My biggest failure probably was when I had an important language art project - I did not plan in advance and had to rush through it a day before it was due.

What are you still hoping to accomplish?

I’m hoping to sell a lot of copies of the game. I am also working on a digital/video game version of Ultramons.

Do you have a mantra that you live by?

Do hard things before easy things.

Why and how did you get into the Toy and Game industry?

In 2022, we relocated to the Pacific Northwest, and our household goods shipment was delayed by 6 months. As a result, I did not have any games to play and was really bored. In the evenings, I would draw characters and over time this turned into a simple game that we played each evening as a family. My parents loved the game so much that they encouraged me to make it into a full-fledged game.

What are you working on now?

A new viking themed board game, and making Ultramons into a video game.

If we were in a zombie apocalypse, where would you hide?

In a Cyber Truck with lots of food.

What advice can you give to young inventors who are creating new toy or game ideas?

 Don’t give up on your idea - it takes focussed effort over time to create a game. Also, create multiple variants of the game / rules and test them with a wide variety of people to finalize.

What is the most rewarding part of your making your own game?

The joy on the faces of players, when they play the game.

What and/or who inspires you?

My dad.

What excites you?

Riding my scooter outside, watching movies, and playing video games.

How do you define creativity?

creativity noun /ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ə.ti/

My definition: A spark that occurs when you are bored; the ability to produce original and imaginative ideas, often when least expected.

Where do you come up with your best ideas?

My house or in a quiet place

What words describe how you think or how your brain works?

I am very analytical, creative, and an out of the box thinker

Were you obsessed with any toys, games or objects as a kid?

Yes, I was obsessed with nerf guns and Legos.

Which video game character would you be?

Spiderman from Marvel Rivals.

Who is your all-time favorite Disney character?

Stitch.

Would you rather have one $100 toy or 100 $1 toys?

One $100 toy.

Where does Santa go on vacation?

Santa doesn’t go on vacation.

Where were you born?

Delhi, India.

What was your life like growing up?

Growing up I’ve always had the freedom to experiment and try whatever I wanted to.

Where did you grow up and how did that influence who you are today?

I’ve lived across 2 continents, and 3 cities. I learned the importance of hustling from my time in India, and learned about creating and marketing products in America.

Who is the person you most admire?

My dad.

Who are role models for the work you do?

Richard Garfield and Klaus Teuber.

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?

Lady Gaga, Spiderman, Thanos, Darth vader, Joker, BTS and Luffy.

What is your favorite gadget, app or software for work?

I love using ChatGPT, Inkscape and Blender.

How do you jumpstart your creativity when you find yourself stalled?

When I’m stalled I take a break, play with friends and come back to the problem the next day.

What was the last thing that made you laugh or cry?

I was really sad when Iron Man died in Avengers: Endgame.

What are your favorite childhood memories?

Trekking with my parents.

Are you named after anyone?

I’m named after a flower/tree in India.

Do you have a nickname?

I do but I would like to keep it a secret.

Are you a dog person or a cat person?

Dog Person.

Do you play any musical instruments? If so, which one(s)?

Yes, I play the flute.

Who are your favorite musicians, singers or musical groups?

Lady Gaga.

What music are you listening to now?

Paparazzi, - Lady Gaga | Death Bed – Powfu.

What music will you always dance to?

Death Bed - Powfu, Paparazzi - Lady Gaga.

What’s your favorite cereal?

I don’t eat cereal.

What’s the first thing you usually notice about people?

I usually notice their hair.

What are your favorite books and/or magazines?

Diary of a wimpy kid series.

Do you think there are aliens?

If we go live on Mars we become aliens.

Would you rather have a ghost or a monster in your closet?

I would rather have a ghost because they can move through living objects.

What are your favorite websites?

My favorite website is: ultramons.com.

What are your favorite TV or streaming shows and what is on your list to watch?

My favorite youtube channel is Shiloh and Bros.

What are your favorite sports and sports teams?

My favorite sport is soccer and my favorite team is the Seattle Sounders.

Favorite movie of all time?

My favorite movie is “Knives Out”.

What’s the furthest you’ve ever been from home?

I went to Yosemite National Park once.

Do you have any special talents or superpowers?

I can fly (in an airplane :)).

What’s your beverage of choice?

My favorite beverages are water and kombucha.

Tell us about your hobbies?

I love coding and reading.

Summer or Winter?

I prefer summer.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to be a game designer.

What’s next?

Creating a new game and I’m already working on a viking themed board game that I plan to put on kickstarter later this year.

What do you hope your legacy will be?

Board games.

Everything would have been different if…

I hadn’t moved here and my games didn’t get delayed.

I’m lucky that… my parents supported me to make my own game.