From leaving school to 1972, Chandrakant worked for others as well as opening his own shop in Nairobi. He married in 1965 and had three children - 2 daughters and a son. In 1972 with his family, he left Nairobi to start a new life in London, UK. Chandrakant had an eye for business and his first venture was to open a shop buying and selling imitation jewellery in London's West End.

The success of this led to the opening of a second shop nearby. After a number of years, he sold off the shops and then bought a local newsagent. He officially retired in 2000 and from then on until his death in August 2004 from pro cancer at 62, he lived his life to the fullest enjoying each and every day. He had a real passion for bridge and represented the North London Oshwals in the Oshwal Olympics in Mombasa, 1997. He won many trophies. When not playing bridge, he devoted his time to his family and friends.

- As of October 2006