MentalMania

 On time, Shrisha Shanmugam reached the venue, wearing a peacock-green saree. With confidence, she entered the shooting area. Both Shakthi and Shrisha noticed each other. They greeted one another with a simple “Good morning” and shook hands. The cameraman prepared for recording and announced, “1… 2… 3… Start.” Shrisha smiled and began, “Hello, Shakthi Manoharan, First Company’s CEO. Welcome to my show, Life’s Talk.” Shakthi replied calmly, “I’m very excited to answer your questions.” Shrisha said, “I know. But today’s questions won’t be related to your professional field. They will be about your life.” “Of course,” Shakthi responded. “That’s why I agreed to this interview.” Shrisha continued, “Shakthi, may I begin by asking about how people generally perceive you?” “Yeah, sure.” “Can you briefly tell us about your early life?” she asked. “But we don’t want the same answers you’ve already given in various interviews.” “Yeah, sure,” Shakthi replied. “I’m Shakthi. Today, I may be a CE...

 The story began at the place we all return to—home. The next day, after the discussion with Shrisha about the interview, the manager called Shakthi early in the morning to confirm her agreement. The call came at 5:00 a.m., breaking the quiet of the dawn. Shakthi listened carefully. “When is the interview, and where will it take place?” he asked. “You have the interview tomorrow morning at 10:50 a.m., sir,” the manager replied. “It will be held in your home garden.” There was a brief pause. “Yeah, sure,” Shakthi said calmly. At 5:06 a.m., Shakthi woke up. After brushing, he stood in front of the mirror for a long moment. Then, after nearly three years, he shaved his dark beard. It wasn’t for the interview alone—it felt like closing an old chapter. When his mother saw him clean-shaven, she smiled softly. “Shakthi, you look so young, my son,” she said. He smiled back. Without any rush or pride, he chose a light blue shirt and black pants. Simple. Comfortable. Just the way he liked it...

 Every story has its own reason to continue. This is the story of how a billionaire and the first CEO of India faced challenges in his life and how hope shaped his journey. One fine day, a famous news channel had an appointment with Shakthi Manoharan, the first CEO, for an interview. He listened to the channel’s request and accepted it with a smile—but on one condition. He wanted the interview to be conducted by Shrisha Shanmugam. The channel agreed to his condition. Shrisha Shanmugam was one of the best journalists in the media industry, known for interviewing people who valued nature and humanity. However, when the manager informed her about the interview, she simply refused. She said, “Boss, I value people who respect nature. I’m not interested in having a conversation with Shakthi Manoharan.” Story will continue