The speech I wrote in 15 mins - book launch.

The Ineligible Millionaire: “Learning about a boy who was so under-confident, who didn’t know how to speak English properly but honed his skills and became a millionaire is surely an inspirational read. I think a large part of the audience will be able to relate to it, be it students, young professionals or mid-senior level professionals. There is a bit for everyone. And, what I really loved about this book is it doesn’t preach you anything as such in the direct narrative instead there are so many underlying messages which are enough to motivate you.” – BooksAmaze

Tohfaa Shaaadi Ka: “Such a poetic summary of their beautiful step towards their new life. How amazing it is when your loved one writes every beautiful moment in poetry and dedicates it to you. It was more like cherishing every moment of their beautiful life.” – Preethika P, Goodreads

The Ineligible Millionaire: “Arjun’s character is somebody that you grow fond of as a reader because Arjun is literally the humblest guy in the world, somebody who works really hard, somebody who is trying his best to deal with all the distress in his life. Still, life keeps throwing curve balls at him while he tries to dodge them. He keeps getting hit by them, but he doesn’t stop, and that makes his character extremely inspiring. This is the kind of book that gives out the message that good things are just around the corner and you just have to keep going.” – Saumya’s Bookstation

It was November 2018, and I was full of excitement at the Gurgaon Literature Festival. I was waiting for my turn to go on stage and launch my first book, The Ineligible Millionaire. Everything felt like a dream. But suddenly, I noticed something that made me nervous. Every author who went on stage before me gave a long speech before launching their book. I had no speech ready! My excitement quickly turned into stress. I saw some authors standing near the stage with white papers in hand, possibly reading their notes. I thought to myself, “Why didn’t I prepare something? What will I say in front of everyone?”

I quickly pulled out my phone and opened the Notes app. Ideas started coming to my mind, and I began typing whatever I could. Just then, the event coordinator came to me and said I’d be called in 20–30 minutes. She asked if I had my speech ready. I smiled and said, “Yes,” even though I didn’t. She also told me, “If you get stuck in English, feel free to speak in Hindi too.” I nodded and kept typing as fast as I could. I managed to write a small speech in about 15 minutes. But when I read it, I realized it was too short — barely a minute long! I tried to add more, but my mind was going blank.

Soon, my name was announced. I walked up to the stage with my phone in hand. I placed it on the podium so I could glance at it if needed. I started speaking, but somewhere in the middle, I forgot a few words and quickly looked at my phone for help. Thankfully, the audience was patient. I delivered my one-minute speech, and to my surprise, people clapped. That moment made me so happy and proud. It was short, it was sudden, but it was real — and it was mine.

Speech: A very good evening to all of you. It's a big day because this is my first book 'the ineligible millionaire'. The journey of the book was not easy at all. It took me 3 years to write this book and get it published. First I thought to finish it in 3 months but the process to pitching publishers, getting rejected, reworking on the story took me 3 years of time. I would like to thank my friends who read my manuscript and gave a wonderful feedback. Also, I would like to thank team Invincible, everybody worked hard in last 5 months. This is a 10-year long journey of a man and his dreams together who slowly discovers something else he is destined for after a near death experience. Thank you once again all. Hope you'll like the book.