Currently I am: Travelling between India and Europe and competing across the FIM JuniorGP, Asia Road Racing Championship, and the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship.High point in life: In 2024, when I became the youngest-ever Premier Class National Champion in India and achieved strong international podium finishes.Low point in life: Experiencing a tough race retirement at the Estoril circuit in Portugal during my 2026 European racing campaign. I don’t let setbacks disappoint me.On my playlist: Lose Yourself by Eminem; Remember the Name by Fort Minor; Believer by Imagine Dragons.One thing I would never buy: Cheap, unrated protective riding gear.Today I’m craving: Butter chicken.Last thing I ordered online: Cycling gear.App I check before going to bed: Instagram.Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self: Keep your head down, trust the process, and stay focused on the track.My favourite subject in school: Maths.I’d swipe right on: Kindness, honesty and determination.My secret skill is: Being very calm in high-pressure racing situations.My favourite Sunday memory: Winning in the Asia Road Racing Championship on 20 April 2025.My most star-struck moment: Meeting Valentino Rossi, one of the greatest motorcycle racers, last year.My favourite bad habit: Fidgeting with my hair.If I could travel back or forward in time, I’d…: Travel forward to see myself racing in the MotoGP.The best thing about fame: Having the platform to prove that an Indian rider can successfully compete and win at the global stage.The worst thing about fame: The constant balancing act of trying to manage personal boundaries and expectations while keeping 100% of my mental energy locked into racing.From HT Brunch, August 15, 2026 Follow us on www.instagram.com/htbrunch