Managing Trustee, Sarbat Da Bhala Charitable Trust and Chairman, Apex Group of Companies

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Name: Dr SPS Oberoi

Designation: Managing Trustee, Sarbat Da Bhala Charitable Trust and Chairman, Apex Group of Companies

What lessons did you learn from your parents?

Honesty, hard work, and taking risks in life. Let me candidly share that it has yielded rich dividends to me by adhering to the golden advice of my father who told me to provide timely salary, a comfortable accommodation, and healthy food to my working staff. Understanding and fulfilling the needs of your staff should be the top priority.

What are your principles of life?

To be in selfless service of the Humanity till the last day of my life

Which are your core areas of your interests?

Undeniably it is social work, about which I am the most passionate about, in life

Which are your favorite books and authors?

Books written by Osho and Khushwant Singh

Which are your favorite films, songs and actors?

I am a die-hard fan of all the old Hindi movie songs. As for films, I love watching classics like Mother India, Barsaat, Mahal, Madhumati, Pakeezah again and again etc. Among the actors, late Pran remains my all time favourite, thanks to his inimitable enacting of diverse and extremely challenging character roles.

Which are your favourite sports and sportspersons?

Cycling as it is not only a very healthy sport, but also plays a vital role in safeguarding the environment against pollution.

What are the teachings that you have given to your children?

The lessons learnt from my parents have been imparted to my children as a family legacy. Kudos to my parents all the way!!

What are your parameters of happiness?

I experience happiness and contentment when my small gestures are able to restore the smiles on the faces of those in suffering, distress or pain.

What are your parameters of success?

Success never comes on a platter as one has to really toil for achieving  it. The mantras for being successful are being honest, laborious, and of course, not shying from taking risks in life.

What is your special message for the Youth Brigade?

Once you start earning, spend atleast 2% on the welfare of the needy ones in society. For instance, you can sponsor the education of a child from the economically weaker sections of the society, or else provide medicines to senior citizens who are financially constrained for fulfilling their old age ailments and health related problems. I have no words for the ‘joy’ that you will experience by indulging in such altruistic acts.