Winning Stroke: Interview With Amit Sinha, Chief Operating Officer, Paytm Mall

If not in the current profession, you would be?
I can’t imagine being in a better job, but if I have to pick, I’d say a Painter or Travel entrepreneur.

One tune you always hum.
‘Aarambh hai prachand’ from the 2009 film Gulaal.

One Book to read when you want to motivate yourself.
Search Inside Yourself by Chade-Meng Tan

One dialogue of a movie that motivates you or you like the most.
“If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.” – Muhammad Ali

The Place you never been to and always want to go.
I want to ride the famous Russia Trans-Siberian Train from Moscow to Vladivostok. It is the longest train route in the world, and is a great opportunity to witness Russia's great landscapes and meet interesting people.

An animal that signifies you & why?
I would say any fish – they are among the most flexible creatures in the world.

A Movie Character you most resemble or resonate with?
Tintin – I love his knack for adventure and travel.

Choose one from each below :
a) Marvel or DC - DC
b) Batman or Superman - Superman
c) Tom or Jerry - Jerry
d) Chacha Chaudhary or Super Commando Dhruv - Chacha Chaudhary

If your life was to be turned into a movie who would you like to play your part?
Irrfan Khan

Luck or Hard Work, What do you think weighs more in defining a successful Person?
Hard work. I believe successful people are not gifted; they just work hard, then succeed on purpose.

One best decision you ever made.
Joined One97 in 2007. In 2010, I realized my childhood dream to build a business that is socially relevant and gave back to the society.

A strategy that you always use to take your decisions in Personal or Professional life.
Listen to everyone but do what your heart says.

Whose advise you seek when in dilemma?
It depends completely on the context. I seek advice from a bunch of close friends on personal matters. I have extremely supportive colleagues to help me with work-related dilemma.

What has been your biggest achievement?
It’s yet to come.

One thing that you want to change in yourself.
Take tougher decisions faster.

A line said by your closed one that you never forget.

My mother once said, “There is no limit to what one can achieve.”
Listen to everyone but do what your heart says.

Whose advise you seek when in dilemma?
It depends completely on the context. I seek advice from a bunch of close friends on personal matters. I have extremely supportive colleagues to help me with work-related dilemma.

What has been your biggest achievement?
It’s yet to come.

One thing that you want to change in yourself.
Take tougher decisions faster.

A line said by your closed one that you never forget?
My mother once said, “There is no limit to what one can achieve.”