Q. Three words to describe yourself

A. I am a very simple person but I live for the arts. So I could probably describe myself as simple, creative and perhaps romantic.

Q. Your biggest source of inspiration

A. I was educated in Mirik, a beautiful small town in Darjeeling. There were forests all around and a beautiful lake. I grew up running around forests and eating wild berries. Nature was in abundance and that’s when I started painting and writ­ing poetry. So nature has to be my biggest inspiration.

Q. Three of your favorite possessions

A. I am very close to my mother and my brother. So my family has to be my most favorite possession. People say I sound good on the radio, so perhaps my voice could be another pos­session I should be proud of. Also, I play the guitar and have a small collection. I love my guitars.

Q. A common misconception about you

A. I am a visual artist. And there is a mis­conception about the arts in general. I would rather talk about this now, than just about myself. A lot of people think art is difficult to understand and it’s for a select audience. This is not the case. If you make a little effort, art can make you think and make you feel things that nothing else would.

Q. Three qualities you seek in your friends

A. I am a very simple person, so I like spending time with people who are simple and down to earth. I am a big foodie, so it would be nice to be with friends who enjoy food. I also love music and it’s always wonderful to spend time with musicians or people who appre­ciate good music.

Q. Most attractive quality in a person

A. I admire and respect honest people and people who have a sense of gratitude.