Who could have believed that the life of a small boy whose world was limited to his parents and caretakers as his only circle of friends has suddenly started grabbing the media’s attention. He has become a proud grown up boy with lots of accomplishments. This all happened by taking one small step towards learning golf and working hard against the odds. Decision that Ranveer can try golf came naturally since he belongs to a golfer family. However, this did not give him a direct ticket for winning. He worked very hard by dedicating 7 days a week to achieve precision in golf. Alas, true hardship paid off. He has won lot of gold medals in various tournaments. His skills are not limited to Golf. He has a perfect pitch, he is also an excellent cook, and a mathematical genius in calculation of future calendar dates. We are proud of Ranveer and his parents Mr. Kartikay and Mrs. Bakhtawar who have supported him to accomplish what we all can only dare to dream. Mrs. Bakhtawar Saini has answered on Ranveer's behalf.

When and where did you start learning golf? In India cricket is the most popular sport. How did you get involved in golf? How often do you practice?R: Ranveer started learning golf when he was 9 years old at the DLF GOLF ACADEMY based in Gurgaon under the able coaching of Mr Anitya Chand. Ranveer is on the golf course 7 days a week either playing golf or is practising in the academy. The family is full of golfers including his uncle Jeev Milkha Singh. So it was Ranveer’s father Kartikay’s initiative to enroll him in a sport where he could play all by himself if need be becoz he did not have many friends in life. Hence Golf was decided upon. The family ie. His parents, his sister & his younger brother all are into golf & enjoy their Sunday tee off with Ranveer as a ritual.

Tell us about your experience at World Special Olympics 2015 in Los Angeles? How confident were you of winning the gold medal? Why do you think you excel at golf?R: Golf went completely against his disability of Autism wherein precision, focus, attention are required. Ranveer fought against all odds of his disability & with sheer grit & determination decided to practice hard & participated in the Asia Pacific Golf Masters Tournamanet held in Macau in 2013 & won 2 gold medals for India, then again in 2014 he won a gold medal again & also proved himself to a tougher level exposure in 2015 by again winning a medal for India. So with his past victories he was a confident kid in LA in 2015 July WorldGames. He alongwth his Unified partner Ms. Monica Jajoo played against 22 countries & 400 golfers & created history by WINNING THE FIRST GOLD MEDAL IN GOLF AT THE WORLD GAMES 2015.

You have won lot of championships. Which one is closest to your heart? Which one was the most challenging?R: I think his first 2 gold medals won in Macau in 2013 will always be the closest to his heart becoz that victory introduced a new word & meaning in his life called SELF -CONFIDENCE & ofcourse the recent victory at the World Games becoz of the enormity of the event & the big platform where his hard work & talent & game was applauded & appreciated. Infact he was amongst the f9 athletes all over the world who were called upon the stage in the World Games Closing ceremony & a special mention of his achievements & his contribution towards his country were talked upon. Hnc these events will always be special not just for him but for us a family & for the entire country becoz each are the FIRST’s for the country.

How do you feel when media gives you so much attention for your talent? How do you think this kind of attention encourages you to do better?R: Like Ranveer says media coverage has given hope to families with special needs children that there is hope in their lives & that nothing is impossible. The victory & the felicitations by media & various dignitaries like Sachin Tendulkar, Viraat Kohli, Mary Kom, Kapil Dev, Aamir Khan, Sunny Deol only proves that they too recognisde his efforts & contribution towards India & wanted to spread awareness to the citizens & media was a perfect platform which helped spread a good motivational message to todays youth. Ranveer was, is & will always be grounded becoz hisdisability ( hich the world says is a problem) does not permit him to have pride, manipulate or feel flattered, Hence we call him a BLESSED KID in todays day & age.

Who is your favorite golfer? Did you get a chance to meet with him/her?R: Chandresh Jajoo his uncle who is an ace golfer at the DLF Club & ofcourse Jeev who felicitated Ranveer & gifted him his putter on his victory.

What are your other hobbies?R: Besides golfing- loves to cook, has a ear for music& has cleared Trinity College London Level 1 & 2 and has a gift called the PERFECT PITCH, cycling, play on the Ipad & has a passion to possess a good collection of wrist watches ( has over 100 watches), has a gift of recollecting any day by us just asking him a date in any calendar year – a whiz with numbers in calendars.

What is your favorite place to visit ?R: Loves travelling- Bangkok , Disney Land in Hongkong & enjoyed Malaysia & LA too.

What do you like to do when you are with your friends and family?R: Loves experimenting new restaurants & eating out.

Who is your favorite celebrity and why?R: Loves Sachin Tendulkar(Indian Cricketer) because he was very compassionate & kind towards him. He almost treated Sachin as his bumchum.

Any special message for our community?R: NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE, DON’T GIVE UP IN LIFE. EACH OF US ARE SPECIAL IN OUR OWN WAYS, SO PLS STOP LABELLING US & ACCEPTANCE IS THE KEY. WE DON’T NEED SYMPATHY BUT NEED LOVE & ACCEPTANCE FROM THE SOCIETY ALONG WITH OUR ISSUES. REMEMBER WE ARE GOD’S CREATION TOO & HAVE FULL RIGHT TO LIVE & ENJOY LIFE TOO.