Gautam Bhardwaj, 45, used to be an impulsive, hot-headed young man. He dropped out of college because “studies felt boring”. He got a copywriting job with ad agency Trikaya Grey in the 1980s, but quit after a tiff with his boss. He acted in a TV soap Fauji but quit that too. Why? “I was upset being sidelined by this unknown guy called Shah Rukh (Khan),” he laughs. He got married at 24 and found himself without a job and no college degree.
Challenges
(This story appears in the 16 April, 2010 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)
Wow! What a story. Never heard of this guy..
on Aug 17, 2012Every man and women must plan their retirement and lead their old age smooth.
on May 11, 2010A very super idea and good to know that government is also backing this...Its really encouraging to see organisations work with such dedication to make people retired lives better. Kudos to the team
on Apr 21, 2010What a superb synthesis it will be if a Microfinance company ties a knot with such Microinsurance concern.
on Apr 12, 2010I am encouraged to see an institution like UTI taking up an important social policy cause. Banks and large financial companies would do well to take some pointers from Mr. U.K. Sinha and step forward to deliver financial services to those who most need them. This may well be the most optimum use of CSR funds.
on Apr 9, 2010While the central and state governments provide some social assistance and old age pensions to the destitute old, such benefits are often meagre and inefficiently delivered. Targeting low income young and helping them to save even tiny amounts for their old age may help many more of them to retire with dignity. All the best for a very impressive and useful initiative, Mr. Bhardwaj!
on Apr 9, 2010The article is very nice...seems very challenging task this people has taken up.This is also an awakening example for the youth who want to go in the direction of social responsibility towards middle class people.
on Apr 7, 2010