His writing draws on vivid memories of village life: living with his mother, younger sister, and four younger brothers; spending time in his grandfather’s haveli at the edge of the village, surrounded by fruit trees and a large wheat-grinding machine; playing kabaddi and hockey under the moonlight; flying kites; and helping his mother and grandfather with their work. He is married and a proud father of grown-up children. He enjoys swimming, playing darts, walking, family holidays, especially cruises, and his wife’s cooking. After multiple glaucoma operations, he is registered as partially sighted and supports causes that help people with vision loss.