An Encounter with a Superwoman
In conversation with the very vibrant, enthusiastic, and dynamic, Sandesha Jaitapkar, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Artha Group, as she spills the beans on her personal favourites. Read on!
What is your favourite childhood memory: At 13, clinching the gold medal in the sprint relay at the state level, even amidst sickness, remains a cherished memory close to my heart.
The special name that your loved ones call you by: ‘Zest bot’ - an energiser with an inexhaustible charge.
How would you describe your personality while you were growing up: Adventurous.
Are you in touch with your childhood best friend: Close friends, yes.
An advice that you’d give to your teenage self? You go girl, live in the moment.
A hobby that defines you? Trekking.
If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? Teleportation.
Three things that people don’t know about you: I love to play Ping Pong, and I can fluently converse using Bollywood movie dialogue.
Most used app on the phone: WhatsApp.
What’s your most used emoji? Aeroplane.
What’s one item you can’t leave home without? Cellphone.
Team Chai or Team Coffee: Coffee.
If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be? Language expert
Three things you would want to take if you were stuck on an island: A laptop that runs on solar power, hammock, and unlimited Maggi.
If you were to pen down your life story, what would be the title of your biography? Plot twists and Plotholes.
And if turned into a movie which actor would play the lead role: Sushmita Sen.
What would you do if you were gifted a billion dollars, no strings attached? Establish an NGO dedicated to children, providing them with education and helping them locate their missing parents.
What’s one irrational fear that you have? None.
An artist whose tune you'd love to dance on: Diljit Dosanjh and Justin Bieber.
A dish that makes your mouth water: My mom’s fish curry.
What a dream Sunday looks like: A tranquil moment atop the mountain, sipping coffee, unplugged from all the alarms.
Would you like to be the President or Prime Minister of India? I'd rather be a superwoman, the President's or PM’s go-to in times of our country's crisis.
Any parting away words: The journey is more important than the destination, just go where it takes you. You will land where you are supposed to.