1. Please tell us about your parents, family, schooling and graduation
My Father’s name is late M. Ranghai, a State Government Employee and my Mother’s
name is M.Linganama, a house wife. My parents gave me good values and provided
the best education.
I did my schooling, graduation and CS course in Hyderabad.
My wife is also a Company Secretary working in Hyderabad.
2. When did you start doing CS? Kindly share your journey as a CS Student
I started doing CS in the year 2002,
in between I had a thought it was not possible. But mentors like CS PS Rao Sir
and CA Naveen Sir, CS Lavanya Chandra Madam have pushed me to complete the CS course. I finally
qualified in the year 2009. During the
CS journey, I used to regularly perform for the ICSI –Hyderabad Chapter events
and SIRC events held in Hyderabad. I am thankful to CS Maruthi Sir who always
included my name for the cultural events held in Hyderabad. ICSI Hyderabad
chapter Senior members and Past Presidents of ICSI Hanumanth Raju Sir, and Dr Jagan Mohan Sir treated me
with respect whenever I performed for CS events organised in Hyderabad.
During the CS student days, I got the opportunity to visit overseas
leadership training in UAE and Sri Lanka conducted by Junior Chamber International.
CS qualification gave me wings to fly. During the employment as a CS many senior professionals in the office encouraged and supported my first maiden visit to USA to attend the international ventriloquism convention in year 2012.
3. After getting CS membership, did you work in Corporate or was in practice? Share this journey as well…
After qualification, I had joined as a compliance officer with an
Investment banker in Hyderabad.
I had worked with Infra, Nutraceuticals,
Edutech and Pharma Companies as a CS.
During my school days a Ventriloquism artiste performed in our school.
Since then, I had fascination and interest to learn this art. Initially I
attended workshops under the guidance of Mr.G.V.N.Raju, a well-known soft
skills trainer. After initial training, I did a diploma in fine arts under the
guidance of Padmasree Dr.N.V.Madhav from PST University, Hyderabad.
After qualifying as a CS, I had travelled
to USA to attend the Ventriloquism Convention.
This is one of the world’s best Ventriloquism convention, which happens
every year at USA. Not only Ventriloquism artistes, but also the people having
interest in ventriloquism from all over the world attend this 4-day convention
held every year at USA.
During the 4-day ventriloquism convention, we get exposure to some of the
world’s best ventriloquism artiste shows and workshops to learn more about the
art.
This also give an opportunity to meet people from different parts of the
world.
The decision to become a professional ventriloquism artiste was taken at
the time of career planning during Graduation.
Subsequently I have attended the public
speaking and leadership training and completed Zone trainer programme organised
by the Junior Chambers International (JCI), an NGO working for the development
of individuals as leaders.
Pursued a diploma in fine arts under the guidance of Padma Sree
Dr.N.V.Madhav.
Attended the special English language courses conducted by the British Council through the British Library in Hyderabad.
In year 2019,
I have moved completely to make the Ventriloquism and Public speaking as a
fulltime career. Life has been great after that. It was my dream and passion to
travel across India and other parts of the world to motivate people to be happy
and be positive through the art of ventriloquism. I have travelled to USA, UAE and Germany last
year 2022.
My favourite motivational speaker is Les Brown, one of
the world’s best public speaker. He says when you have dreams, pursue it. Be
courageous enough to make your mark in this world. It is my dream to perform ventriloquism shows
across different parts of the world.
I have so
for travelled to USA, UK, UAE, Germany and Sri Lanka (travelling USA and UAE
regularly).
In terms of
money, there is a lot of scope to earn money through the art; as an artiste, I meet a lot of professionals
from different walks of life from different parts of world.
Whenever I
perform and meet the professionals, school teachers, principals, students, I
tell them that life has more value when you live it with passion. Not to
neglect studies, they should complete their basic education before they get
into other fields.
I believe if
we have talent and nurture it, one day it will take us around the world. Today
my talent of Ventriloquism is taking me around the world.
7.
What are the opportunities?
External
resources training the teachers on voice modulation and use puppet for class-room
teaching.
Giving pep
talks and motivating higher-class students to develop positive thinking.
Perform a
special show for primary students creating awareness about good behaviour, how
to avoid cell phone and TV addictions.
Working with
educational institutions in India and the Middle East.
Connection
with the CS Institute: During the
pandemic, I had conducted many programmes online for different ICSI chapters
across India. The topics were on developing positive personality, improving
communication skills, etc.
I am also
doing a CS career awareness programme through the ventriloquism art. Visiting
different educational institutions, doing a brief performance and then doing a
pep talk about the importance of CS profession.
