Born in Chickmaglur, the coffee country into an agrarian family, educated in 'microbiology 'from St.Joseph's College, Bengaluru and has been a research assistant for projects on ' cell and molecular biology 'with eminent scientist, Fr.Leo D'souza. He has lived an ascetic life for eight years as a monk with the Jesuits.Then he fell in love with hairdressing when he was a volunteer in the orphanage called sneha nilaya, tidying up the kids.Founded 'scent" in the year 2008.Currently owns 6 stand alone salons and has a goal of making the number 10 by 2019.He also has special interest in photography , Farming.