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Gautam is an excellent DJ who
can give the professionals a run
for their money! In music
parlance, he has left a lasting
impression in the minds of
people when he played at several
resorts and touched the hearts of
many at the farewell party held at
Bishnauth Gymkhana Club,
Assam, in December 2013.
He enjoys listening to music on
vinyl and his collection of various
genres is immense.
He takes great interest in the latest
gadgets and technology too.
A born F&B maestro, his bar holds an enviable
collection of fine vodkas from around the world, like
Boker, Puriste, U’luvka, Stolichnaya Elit and many more.
He reminds one of Tom Cruise in the movie ‘Cocktail’
when he concocts his favourite cocktails like Flaming
B52, LIIT, Mojitos and Daiquiris.
The chef in him surfaces at family functions and on
weekends when he thrills friends and family alike with
his cooking – bringing forth mouth-watering treats
including delicious momos and authentic Assamese
dishes. He keenly follows the Masterchef Australia series
on television.
Fast-tracking to the Great Outdoors, Gautam excels in
sports like badminton (he was once a District Champion)
and cricket (he played in the 5-a-side Merchants Cup
league from 2004 to 2011). He was a member of the
champion team in the local inter-company basketball
tournament held at the Rangers Club, and also of the
participating team in the Merchants Cup Soccer
tournaments from 2005 to 2009.
His first major win in golf was the Best Gross at the Taj
Mahal Ferraby Cup on 22 January 2011, when he
replaced Mr Aditya Khaitan who was unable to play in
the tournament that year. Gautam, playing by default as
it were, ultimately went on to win the coveted Cup! “It
was possible for me to win only because Mr Khaitan
didn’t participate!” says Gautam with a smile.
Gautam hit a hole-in-one on the 6th hole at the
Tollygunge golf course on 11October 2009 and also won
the Best Gross in Div II at the Merchants Cup the same
year. He hit the longest drive in the Merchants Cup
tournament of 2011. He even managed to get his
handicap down to 7 at one point of time!
He was the Coordinator of The WM Times from the
onset of the first issue in January 2008 till the January
2014 special issue which featured Mr B.M. Khaitan’s fifty
years as Chairman of the Williamson Magor Group.
Gautam also worked on the MRIL Coffee Table Book.
He now delves with ease into the world of indoor games
like darts – playing in Quatro during lunch breaks. He
recently participated in the State Darts Open
Championship.
He continues his tryst with the outdoors in the latest
adventure sport – the Corporate Treasure Hunt – which
involves planned driving following clues along the way
with colleagues till one finds the hidden treasure. Several
corporate houses participate and Gautam enjoys the fun
and excitement of being part of this event.
We wish him great success in his penchant for adventure
and hope he explores his inherent talents further...
In Action!
Ferraby Cup
Vodka Collection
The WMTimes
Culinary Delights!
Sharp Shooter!
Festival Beats!
The Winning Smile
Play on...
48 January 2016
January 2016 49
Corporate Treasure Hunt
Playing the Classical Backpacker