Cityzen: Of music, omnipotence, travel and xenophobia

March 06, 2015 05:07 pm | Updated 05:07 pm IST - Thiruvananthapuram

Krishnan Narayanan

Krishnan Narayanan

KRISHNAN NARAYANAN

Engineer, 24

What is your most prized possession?

It is a photo of the person who inspired me the most in my life, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, which I always keep in my purse.

If you were granted a wish what would it be?

The best feeling for me is when I appreciate and stand in awe of art. If possible I would like to spend all my time getting awed by art.

Your biggest fear?

I take keen interest in Indian art forms, especially Carnatic music. I always fear that with the way we treat our precious art forms, they might vanish completely from the scene in a few decades.

What does happiness mean to you?

Happiness and sadness strike in turns. But real happiness is when I can take in any situation with a cool head.

If you could what would you undo?

If I could get rid of my laziness, I believe I could realise my dreams and become a valuable contributer to the society.

ARUN V.GOPAL

3D Animator, 24

What is your most prized possession?

I have many. There are a number of people and things that I adore that I would miss terribly if they were to suddenly vanish from existence.

If you were granted a wish what would it be?

Omnipotence. Anything less is playing small.

Your biggest fear?

That my loved ones are not concerned about me.

What does happiness mean to you?

I think really being happy is having a sense of contentment. Being able to see the good in even the worst situations, only because you know things could be far worse. Happiness lies within you, only you can unleash it fully. Seeing others smile makes me truly happy.

If you could what would you undo?

I regret a few lies and my outspokenness. I have learned how to be a better person through the consequences.

SHWETA PHADNIS

Homemaker, 30

What is your most prized possession?

My daughter Diya.

If you were granted a wish, what would it be?

Travel around the world.

Your biggest fear?

Losing loved ones.

What does happiness mean to you?

An outing with my near and dear ones.

If you could what would you undo?

Nothing.

MAHESH R. K.

Engineer, 26

What is your most prized possession?

My family.

If you were granted a wish, what would it be?

Wish my wife was not xenophobic.

Your biggest fear?

Eternal oblivion.

What does happiness mean to you?

Being with family and friends.

If you could what would you undo?

Nothing.

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