Unstoppable: Kuldip Singh Dhingra and the Rise of Berger Paints

by Sonu Bhasin

Kuldip, after telling the steward what he wanted, asked him, ‘And how are you? Is all well with you?’ The steward was surprised as he knew that it was the chairman of Berger Paints that was asking him the question. ‘All is w . . . we . . . well, Sir,’ he stammered. Kuldip was not finished yet. ‘And how is everyone at home? I hope they are all fine,’ Kuldip continued to talk to the steward. ‘Yes, Sir, all are well. Thank you for asking,’ the steward said, getting back his voice. Kuldip then patted the steward on his arm and said, ‘Chalo, take care of yourself.’ Abhijit was watching this from his seat. ‘I can’t forget the look on the steward’s face. He was surprised, thrilled and honoured, all at the same time. He had a broad smile on his face by the end of it all,’ said Abhijit. ‘Mr Dhingra may not remember his face the next time he goes to the same hotel but that guy will remember him for a very long time,’ he added.