A little bit about me
March 13, 2007 26 commentsMy name is Dhruv Shanker and I am a Hyderabadi to the core. I am a fully qualified chef and hold a three year Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. I am also popularly known as the Mad Onion Slicer.
I started my career with the Taj group of hotels and then moved on to a job with Club Mahindra Holidays. The job with Club Mahindra took me to quite a few scenic locations in India such as Munnar, Goa, Binsar etc. I had a blast! Had a pet elephant in Munnar, Got tattooed in Goa and got chased by a tiger in Binsar.
I left the hotel industry about a year later and got sucked into the evil BPO vortex. I took up a job with the Dell Computer Corporation and sold computers, servers and software to customers, whether they wanted to buy them or not! I was pretty good at it and managed to have a good time there as well. I now work for the biggest dot com in the world and continue to enjoy myself day in and day out.
I am serious about having a sense of humor. In my opinion it is the most important thing that an individual needs for survival. You may disagree, but don’t bother telling me. I’ll probably find it funny.
I believe that the greatest invention till date is the television. A true TV buff, I somehow find time to watch almost everything on the tube. I plan to make a show one day titled ‘Saas Bahu Banne Wali Hai’. Don’t ask me why. Just grab some tissues and watch.
My hobbies include climbing into my neighbor’s balcony to watch TV, waking up watchmen who sleep on night duty, borrowing traffic cones and sign boards and planting fireworks under auto-rickshaws at night.
I am a huge fan of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and wrestling and have a large collection of media. I also play a lot of pool. I won the Hyderabad Sudden Death Pool tournament in 2002. (I also entered the tournament the following year but was eliminated in the first round unfortunately. I had unwisely chosen to play with my left hand that year.) The other sports I am proficient in are Gilli Danda and a wonderful sport known as Maaram Peeti.
My role model is a man who has set an example for the world. Seemingly impervious to pain and with a brain that works faster than lighting, Batman is a person who has had a great influence on my life. One of my greatest achievements till date has been playing my mouth organ loudly till my neighbor gave up on the sitar. I have a kitten named Puddington A. Shanker. She knows how to play Ludo.
I love eating out and have eaten in almost every restaurant in the city, so if you ever want a restaurant review, do let me know. I shall give you my unbiased expert opinion. There’s a lot more to write, but I think this sums me up rather well. Drop me an email if you want to know more.
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THE MAD ONION SLICER IN ACTION
This video is set to some very catchy Riverdance music, so I suggest you turn up the volume. It just might make you want to get up and tap dance. FYI, Tap dancing has nothing to do with faucets.
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TrackBack URIAwesome intro Dhruv…. really phunny !!
Hey MOC,
I stumbled onto your blog when I was looking for MMA classes in Hyderabad. I just moved here from Bangalore(actually not quite) Despite my interest in MMA I’ve not kept up with the sport. The last match I watched was Gracie Vs Matt Hughes. I dont know any of the current chaps. The chaps I’ve seen in action are Bas ‘El guapo’ Rutten, Randy, Chuck Liddel, Quinton, Shamrock brothers etc. Actually it’s mostly been Bas. I’ve hardly seen one or two matches of all the other chaps. Good to know there’s a fellow MMA fan out here. I also like your offer of a food review. I’ll take you up on your offer over the weekend. By the way, do you know of any place which offers MMA training in Hyderabad? Looking forward to your reply.
-Vicky
Awesome….There’s DhruvA for you all!!! Perfect profile..But, I must say, he’s more mad in person!!
Too Good Dhruv.. You have great sense of humour. Your Ringtones collections awesome.
Great intro mate… keep it going
U seem to b a complete package of wit , humour , eloquent orator n writer n last bt nt d least …a commendable performer in whtevr u do !! Good goin Dhruv….!! All d best !!
regards
manjari
Hi
wow !
Sure made me smile big enuff ta make mah ears entangle at the back of me head! Was fun reading !!
Way ta go lad !! Keep it up !!
Hey… Amazing intro! Love the way you cut your onions! Wish I could too! Mad Onion Slicer Jr… Love the sound of it! lol.. J/K
Thanks for your feedback on 100 Degrees… Intended going there tonight. Know of any other place where u get good sizzlers?
Cheers
Manisha
An exemplary intro…..meaning to say..it exemplifies you. Did a lol and reminded me of the time you got the waiter at lunch into guffaws with ‘these chicken must have been handicapped…where are all the legs?’
He’s mine!!!!
Hi there,
I live in Australia. Just came across this site by accident. Bravo! I really love the video. Hilarious, and it certainly demonstrates a lot of skill with a knife. I’m very impressed. I better not let my husband see this. He’ll probably lose several fingers trying to emulate you the next time he’s preparing dinner.
Love esther
Now this is a professional query. DO you slice other vegetables as well? How muh would charge for chopping and slicing a year’s supply of vegetables?
Do revert back.
And say hi to puddington A. Shanker
Good to see another Hyderabadi!
Came here through the review on 100 Degrees… Apart from that place, I think I have eaten in all other restaurants in Hydie and now getting bored of those places too… So *Same pinch*
hahaha.. you write really well! yet to watch the video though, cuz am at work and can’t spare the time to really enjoy it (with music)
Hello! Dhruv
I am BILIGIRI RANGA, from Hyderabad, India and am writing an article for a Hyderabad based PRISM , a 10 year old mag, on Hyderabadi sense of humour which as u know is famous across the world. My article deals with whether this famous spirit still exists or has got withered away due to passage of time and modern stress.
U can see my http://www.primetimeprism.com – Features link for earlier articles of mine)
My article deals with whether the city folks who are world famous for their unique jokes, have lost their sense of humour or not.
I am keen to have your views for the same and hope u would respond.
Pls get in touch with me at my e mail id very soon today
Waiting for your e mail reply on positive note
hey….keep it up man,lovely stuff,got tears in my eyes reading.
Awesome ya!
Awesome stuff da! You are one amazing person with so many talents! Appreciate it
! Way to go man!
You write really well. Hilarious stuff…
Simbllyyyyyyyyy Amazing
Good stuff man. Wow, super, very good, congrats!
Thanks Bhikshu!
Super cool buddy.. As always
Yayyyy.. I got a comment from the mad onion slicer. How cool is that. haha. I knew that gobimanjuria is a universal favorite. I was hunting for a name that sounds spicy, masaledar, is universally popular and of course, has my name in it. I tried vegmanjuria but cudnt get it as the untech-savvy me had once registerd for it and unbale to retrieve it. Well. So what is happening in the slicer’s world? Anyway u have lots of fans. I am jealousssss!
I never ever post but this time I will,Thanks alot for the great blog.
Hey Dhruv,
Nice blog! I stumbled upon it while looking for a restaurant review… and I was intrigued to see how similar our backgrounds are! We both share a hotel / IT background, with a penchant for writing. Although my photoshop skills leave heaps to be desired! lol.
Happy blogging!
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