From Tarakeswar to Five-Star Hotels — My Journey, My Identity, My Question
From Tarakeswar to Five-Star Hotels — My Journey, My Identity, My Question My name is Kamal Roy. I come from a simple middle-class family in the small town of Tarakeswar, West Bengal. My father is a farmer, and my mother is a homemaker. Generations ago, my great-grandfather was a wealthy man during the British era, but time changed our circumstances. However, my dream has always been different. I don’t want to be known by my father’s name. I want my father to be known by mine. My journey began in 2007 after completing my Computer Hardware & Networking course from George Telegraph. I started with a stipend of just ₹1,600 at a small company. Within three months, I earned ₹3,000 — a proud moment for me. When I shared this with my father, he said something unforgettable: “I can give you ₹5,000 per month if you stay and manage our farming.” But I chose a different path. I moved forward, learning, struggling, and growing. From earning ₹5,500 at Theta Computer Service Pvt. Ltd. to ...