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Kapal Pansari, 24, is Director for Marketing at Rashi Peripherals. He is responsible for the entire marketing operations of the company, from conceptualizing channel schemes to developing the strategy for retail products. Having begun his career as Product Manager of XFX graphics cards four years back, Kapal has worked his way up in his dad’s company with discipline and dedication.

1. If not in the IT industry:
   I was always keen to get into IT. That was why I did my post-graduation in management from S P Jain Institute.
   
   
2. Biggest passion: Traveling. I love exploring new places, people and cultures.
   
   
3. Behind the wheels: I own a Honda Civic. In fact, I even get down to washing my own car once a month. I want to own a BMW—but then who wouldn’t?
   
   
4. Gadgets I can’t do without: I am a little spoilt when it comes to gadgets because I always craved for and got the latest products. I am never without my Blackberry because I am a self-proclaimed Crackberry. The other gadget I always carry is the 80GB iPod. It’s my stress-buster, and a back-up device too.
   
   
5. Role model: Narayana Murthy—because he is a self-made man. I admire his simplicity, and the social values he has inculcated at Infosys.
   
   
6. Weekend activities: I am very close to my family; so any activity which I undertake during the weekend has to be around the family.
   
   
7. Favorite holiday destination: New Zealand. It is the best place on earth owing to its scenic beauty.
   
   
8. Hate the most: Diplomacy. I hate it, but can’t live without it.
   
   
9. Favorite movie: I love Bollywood movies. Where else will you come across so many emotional elements—drama, music, action, romance and comedy—all wrapped in a single three-hour event? My all-time favorite is Sholay.
   
   
10. Favorite stars: I never miss an Akshay Kumar or Brad Pitt film. Angelina Jolie and Bipasha Basu set my heart racing.
    
    
11. Ultimate ambition: To take Rashi to its next level with diversified areas of operation.