I was born in Kericho, Kenya and moved with my family to Nairobi in 1952. We lived in Bharat Street in Eastleigh section 7. I completed my primary education at Eastleigh Primary School and then secondary education at ESS. During my time in ESS I was in Mr Jones class and belonged to the Zambesi house. I played in the hockey team and also participated in the photographic club.

I left Nairobi in 1965 and arrived in the UK to continue my higher education. After completing my 'A' levels at Westminster College London, I joined Turquand Barton & Mayhew (Chartered Accountants) and qualified as an ACCA in 1973. I worked with a major frozen food producer as a Group Accountant in London and Peterborough.

I married Hinday in 1975. We now live in Harrow and have 2 children, Balraji is a graphic designer and my daughter Neetam is a men's fashion designer. In 2001 I joined the Driveline division of GKN plc, one of the biggest automotive parts producers, as a Financial Accountant. I am primarily responsible for their operations in France, Germany, Spain and the UK.

- As of October 2006