Weekend Unwind with: Chtrbox VP Karan Pherwani

Weekend Unwind with: Chtrbox VP Karan Pherwani

The latest in the series of the informal chat with industry exec in our weekend-special.

Rohin Ramesh

Mumbai: With another weekend upon us, it is time to unwind with the latest Q&A edition of Indiantelevision.com’s Weekend Unwind—a series of informal chats that peek into the minds of business executives through a fun lens in an attempt to get to know the person behind the title a little better.

In this week’s session, we have Chtrbox VP Karan Pherwani.

So, without further ado, here it goes…

Q1. Your Mantra for Life

Consistency is the key

Q2. A Book you are currently reading?

Leading by Sir Alex Ferguson

Q3. Your Fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic?
- Playing a sport as part of any fitness routine is a must.

- Eat healthy & till you're 80 per cent full.

- Consistency is everything.

During the pandemic since it wasn’t possible to play any sport - I spent an 45-60 mins cycling or did home workouts.

Q4. Your comfort food?

A chicken salad sandwich

Q5. When the chips are down a quote/ philosophy that keeps you going?

Every cloud has a silver lining

Q6. Your guilty pleasure?

Eating only desserts at a buffet dinner

Q7. When was the last time you tried something new?

Tried canvas painting for the first time last month.

Q8. A Life lesson you learnt the hard way?

“It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.”

Q9. What gets you excited about life?

Not knowing what the next day/the future holds! What excites me the most is trying new things, exploring new cultures, travelling to places I’ve never been to before and adventure sports.

Q10. What's on top of your bucket list?

Watching Manchester United play at Old Trafford

Q11. If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?

Spend more time on learning & experiencing new things.

Q12. One thing you would most like to change about the world?

I think discrimination against caste, race & gender is prevalent all around the world. It’s scary and disturbing to see what people are put through. I’d love to see a world where we’re all accepting of one another irrespective of our race, gender or caste.

Q13. An activity that keeps you motivated/charged during tough times?

Growing up I wanted to become a professional football player but unfortunately, I wasn’t good enough to make the cut. But even now it’s an activity I enjoy doing with friends that keeps me charged and motivated.

Q14. What lifts your spirits when life gets you down?

Spending quality time with family & friends

Q15. Your go-to stress buster?

I love gaming in my free time and I get really lost in it. So whenever I get the chance I enjoy an hour or 10 of Fifa or Football Manager.