One day, I spotted an ad for Shiamak Davar’s Bollywood dance school — right near our office.
Without much thought, I asked Kaushik to bring his bike. We went together, and I enrolled him.
Kaushik could easily afford the fees, but he said, “I won’t pay you. I want to remain indebted.” Such magical words. It was an emotional moment for me.
Soon after completing the course, Kaushik joined Shiamak’s core team — and even performed in the Middle East.
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Let me share how this all started.
Every month, our company hosted Last Friday Blasts. That’s where I first noticed Kaushik, a young software engineer who turned every step into poetry. I knew I had to do something for this kid…. And I did.
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Later, Kaushik was selected for an engineering project in France.
Before he left, I made him promise one thing: “Teach Bollywood dance to the seniors in nearby old-age homes.”
The night before his flight, we both sat together googling all the old-age homes around his new city. I don’t know how many he eventually visited — but I knew he would do something nice.
I could almost imagine the response after his first session in France —
Seniors hugging Kaushik, feeding him fruit, laughing together, asking for another session…And their voices ringing with joy:
“Wow, I can still move!”
“So what if I danced sitting in my wheelchair — dance I did!”
“Oh, why didn’t we take our video? We would have sent it to our children!”
“Darling, you must train us for La France a un incroyable talent!”
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Years later, Kaushik moved on and returned once to conduct a dance workshop for our team.
It felt like a reunion of joy and rhythm.
Today, he’s Director of Engineering in Singapore — still dancing through life, I’m sure.
Dear Leaders,
Do you know who your dancers are?
Ask them how they can help your company find its rhythm of happiness. 💫
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