Winning Stroke: Interview With Sanjay Kalirona, CEO & Director, COMIO Smartphones

If not in the current Profession, you would be?
If not in this position, I would have probably been a traveller as I love to go to new destinations and explore different cultures and cuisines.

One tune you always hum.
My all-time favourite Indian singer is AR Rahman and I often listen to his melodies.

One book to read when you want to motivate yourselves.
Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins. My favourite quote from his book is: "If you can't, you must. If you must, you can."

One Dialogue of a movie that motivates you or you like the most.
I like the dialogue 'Ja Simran, Jee Le Apni Zindagi’ because I relate to it and truly believe in living life to the fullest.

The Place you never been to and always want to go.
I want to explore Leh Ladakh. It's one of the destinations on my bucket list.

An animal that signifies you & why?
I believe the ‘Tiger’ signifies me perfectly. Just like a tiger, I like to be calm in every situation and keep a close watch on the opportunities and hence, aim to miss none.

A Movie Character you most resemble or resonate with.

Choose one from each below:
Marvel or DC - Marvel
Batman or Superman – I choose Batman as I am a fan of superheroes and enjoy the character on screen
Tom or Jerry - Jerry
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?
I would love Akshay Kumar to play my part as he's a great actor.

Luck or Hard Work, what do you think weighs more in defining a successful Person?
A successful person requires both luck and hard work hand-in-hand so as to succeed with flying colors.

One best decision you ever made.
Marrying my wife was one of my best decisions ever. She balances my life perfectly by supporting, understanding, and encouraging me every step of the way like a best friend.

A strategy that you always use to take your decisions in Personal or Professional life.
I analyse everything practically and logically whether it’s right or wrong. I take decisions basis each situation, which has always worked well for me and for others too.

Whose advise you seek when in dilemma?
When I'm in dilemma, I listen to my heart.

What has been your biggest achievement?
My biggest achievement has been to recognized as an influencer in the technology industry by my peers and media friends. Being able to get the brands I have worked with the recognition they deserve is another achievement.

One thing that you want to change in yourself.
I believe that nobody is perfect and nor am I. One must strive to improve oneself with each passing day.

A line said by your closed one that you never forget.
‘Always listen to what others have to say’. This is one line that I never forget and keep in mind both in my personal and professional life.