Flip side: Kapil Wadhawan | Chairman, DHFL

First Day at Work
When I took up the job, it was like being put into the deep sea with no land in sight, but when I look back, the last 20 years have not only been challenging but also satisfying.

Hobby
Watching movies

Favourite Movie
Sholay and Andaz Apna Apna.


Favourite Book
Maverick by Ricardo Semler. He joined his father’s business and the kind of changes he brought was very divergent from the classical management style of doing business.

Unfulfilled Desire
Irrespective of your age, you feel you have not contributed enough to the society. I would love to give back more to it.

Role Model
My father Rajesh Wadhawan.

Favourite Sport
I used to play a lot of cricket at one time, but sadly I don’t get time for that anymore.

Ever Felt Like Calling It Quits
In the last 20 years, so many times! There is always the anxiety to do your best when you get into newer territories.

Important Lesson in Life
Whatever be the challenge, always be humble and grounded.

Spiritual Inclination
Yes, very much. I don’t do a lot of pooja but the belief in a higher power is always there.

Superstitions
Not really... I am not somebody who will wake up only on the right side of the bed.

Favourite Holiday Destination
London

Message to Next Generation
Being humble is something that I would personally like to inculcate in my kids.

If You Were to Start All Over Again
If I were to start my life all over again, I would want my father to be with me