Livin' Life Queen Size
Bubbly, bold and vogue, Madhura Lanjekar, HR Leader and Strategic Advisor at NTT DATA, unveils her personal favourites and secrets in an exclusive chat with Corporate Citizen
What is your favourite childhood memory?
As a kid, we rented bicycles for just a rupee and spent the entire day riding them around town. Back then, the thrill of exploring every corner of the neighbourhood on the two wheels brought a sense of freedom and adventure.
The special name that your loved ones call you by
Maddy
How would you describe your personality while you were growing up?
Curious, naughty, and troublemaker.
Are you in touch with your childhood best friend?
Yes
An advice that you’d give to your teenage self
Just go with the flow, don’t think much. Have fun and don’t take everything very seriously.
A hobby that defines you
The art of acting - theatre and mimicry.
If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?
The power of being invisible like Invisible Ms India. The goal is to roam freely and observe different types of people across the world.
Three things that people don’t know about you
I am an open book.
Most used app on the phone:
What’s your most used emoji?
😍
What’s one item you can’t leave home without?
Mobile
Team Chai or Team Coffee
Chai
If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be?
I’d love to be an influencer
Three things you would want to take if you were stuck on an island
My husband – he’s all I need.
If you were to pen down your life story, what would be the title of your biography?
The title would be ‘Live Life Queen Size’ This reflects my approach to life—bold, rebellious, and upbeat.
...and if turned into a movie, which actor would play the lead role?
Me
What would you do if you were gifted a billion dollars, no strings attached?
I will use that money to create safe and inclusive education, build safe infrastructure, and engage and inspire the community.
What’s one irrational fear that you have?
Dystychiphobia - the irrational fear of being in accidents.
An artist whose tune you’d love to dance on
All Kishore Kumar songs.
A dish that makes your mouth water
Pani Puri.
What a dream Sunday looks like?
Family time, munching on fish and drinks.
Would you like to be the President or Prime Minister of India?
Prime Minister
Any parting away words
Live your life to the fullest, be yourself, be free.