Abhinav joined Ezetap just a little after I did. We were setting up the newly formed solution consulting team and Abhinav was the bright eyed, full of energy team member who joined Tamal's team.
I have always had a soft corner for Abhinav - for me, he was a Mumbaikar, always willing to make trips to Mumbai to also get an opportunity to be with his parents. I remember after one meeting in South Mumbai, he wanted to carry a "Vada-pav" for Ritu on his way back and I took him to the famous stall near KC college.
I always saw him as part of the sales team - for, he worked with the sales team members as one of their kind - able to appreciate their challenges and give solutions that will help them "close the deal" and manage the escalation. The Chennai Municipal corporation story where he weathered the pressure coming in from multiple quarters guiding all the solution team members to take the pressure.
We shared some great moments at the after-hours party post the sales meets in Bangalore. During one such gathering, we had got together in Bhushan's room and as everyone was having a good time, Abhinav looked at me and said - Aman, please don't judge me basis what you see now :)
I never will Abhinav - I have seen facets of you which will always hold you in high regard in our eyes - the ever dependable friend, colleague and relative. I will like to end this with few lines from one of my favourite songs -
Mere haathon, hua jo qissa shuru
Usey poora toh karna hai mujhe
Qabr par mere sar utha ke khadi ho zindagi
Aise marna hai mujhe!
You left too soon my friend, I am sure you will be back to complete the many things you wanted to achieve. Its a journey that continues...
Warm Regards,
Amandeep