Believe in yourself and go ahead, says event manager, Chirag Chaddha

He is fun loving, enthusiastic, generous. After having known him for almost 5 years now, he still has not changed other than the fact that he has now started commuting by train. : P.  Born and brought up in a loving Punjabi household in South Mumbai, one thing I would love to mention is his mothers Punjabi food and Cold coffee. Having a successful family business (The Indian Art  Studio)  he choose to create his individual mark by starting his own event company  and working as a design consultant to business tycoon Mr.Niranjan Hiranandani. Let’s Talk Life with Chirag Chaddha, where he talks about his journey, his love for football and events.

• Kindly tell us something about yourself?

I completed my junior college from Jai Hind, and did my graduation in Bachelors of Mass Media from K.C College specializing in advertising. I was always actively involved in college events.  I love football and Arsenal is my religion. 

• What are you currently doing professionally?

I'm a design consultant to Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani, and self employed as an event manager. 

• What made you choose this career?

My passion for designing and management.

• At a young age you started off with your own company? Talk about that?

There is no age to start a new company. I started the company when I was in SYBMM as I love managing events. I have successfully executed a lot of corporate events and started a rock concert under the name of MetRock. 

• Apart from events what do you do in your past time?

I have my own website called www.chiragchaddha.com and I play football.

• According to you what are the basic quality an event manager should posses?

 In this field a person should have a calm mind and knowledge to understand human behaviour as then you can serve the best.  Little experience in the field is always an add on

• Can people from any Bachelors degree opt this career? 

        Yes. Anybody who has the passion in them for events can opt this career.

• Advantages of choosing your career?

       It's fun. It's for people who love to work round the clock and have fun at the same   time. 

• Challenges that you faced during your journey? How did you overcome them? 

        Major challenge that I faced was that of being a fresher in this field. Building trust in     the market was difficult. We did overcome that by good branding and setting few events as examples.

• How many years does it take for one to be a professional event manager in this field?

       There is no limit to that. 

• What was your 'Nothing is Impossible moment'?

      It was that moment when I started with my own rock concert in my initial years. It was really motivating.

• Lastly what advice would you give to the aspiring event managers and planners who want to make their mark in the field?

      I would tell them just believe in yourself and go ahead. Also initial years internship is a must.