A third generation Indian immigrant, he grew up in Natal. He graduated at the University of Natal with a bachelor of arts degree majoring in English and speech and drama. He also graduated with a B...view moreA third generation Indian immigrant, he grew up in Natal. He graduated at the University of Natal with a bachelor of arts degree majoring in English and speech and drama. He also graduated with a BA honours degree in speech and drama. After obtaining a diploma in education at Natal University, he taught English and other subjects at various high schools. Later, he studied Latin at the University of Natal, passing with merit. He studied Hindi and Sanskrit with private tutors. He read ancient studies for the MA degree at Stellenbosch University. Owing to illness, he was not able to submit his final thesis.
He has produced dramas and dance dramas in various towns as well at the Springfield Teachers Training College, Durban, where he lectured in English literature. He has taught creative writing. He has written and produced experimental protest plays. He served as a spiritual and cultural pundit for the last ten years at the Vishnu Mandir of the Indian Community of Springs, Gauteng, South Africa. He has now retired and tutors privately.view less