Notes on Bollywood and Real Estate Journey

Introduction

• Discussion on the journey in Bollywood and transition to real estate.
• Importance of hard work and learning from experiences.

Bollywood Journey

• 14 years of struggle before first success.
• Experiences in Bollywood: Good, bad, ugly.
  • Builds character and inner strength.
  • Success and failure are transient.
• Key takeaway: Don’t take success or failure for granted.
• Importance of self-awareness in dealing with challenges.

Transition to Real Estate

• Co-founder of B&W Development in Dubai.
• Current pipeline: 14-15 billion dirhams with 14 projects.
• Price range for apartments: 1900 to 2500 dirhams per square foot.
• Focus on creating a sense of pride for residents and investors.

Work Culture in Dubai

• Dubai's high-energy environment encourages success.
• Differences in work-life balance compared to other places.
• Describes Dubai as a place where one feels safe and at home.

Real Estate Insights

• Importance of understanding the market and catering to both residents and investors.
  • Provide quality living experiences.
  • Focus on affordability and smart pricing.
• Aqua Arc Project details:
  • Fully furnished apartments available.
  • Post-handover payment plans to ease financial burden on investors.
  • Focus on amenities and community feel.

Vision for B&W

• 5-year vision: Maintain sustained quality and luxury living.
• Emphasis on good intentions and ethical practices in business.
• Importance of experience and family values in decision making.

Final Thoughts

• Life lessons learned from struggles and family teachings.
• The role of luck in combination with hard work.
• Encouragement to maintain authenticity in both personal and professional life.