My full name: Zishan Hussain Razvi
Nickname: Hyder. Its so popular among my childhood friends that my real name would be totally alien to them!
My family: I come from a close-knit business family in the sleepy town of Aurangabad in Maharastra. I have an elder sister and two younger brothers who are well placed in their careers. As for my immediate family, my wife, Hashmath is a postgraduate in Child Psychology. Tehniyat, 12, our daughter, is aspiring for a career in Medicine, and our son Wasib, 9, can always be found on the cricket field, busy breaking some batting records and in the process, a few window panes too!
Studies: I studied right from KG up to SSC at Holy Cross English High School, Aurangabad. Incidentally, Bollywood actress, Preity Zinta was my junior in the school. I completed Production Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College, Aurangabad, in 1991, and won the ‘Best Student of the College’ award.
Extra-curricular activities: I was always in the forefront of cultural activities, social service, cricket, rock climbing, trekking etc. I won awards for stagecraft while participating in various dramatics competition at university and state level. I was a keen trekker and rock climber, with ‘Grade A certificate’ from the instructors of Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.
My career – early years: Being selected by Bajaj Auto Ltd., as a Graduate Trainee Engineer in the campus placement, was the beginning of my career. But soon I realized it was difficult for me to remain confined to one area and the same set of people. This feeling landed me in a sales job with Fenner (India) Limited.
Becoming an L&T-ite: Just after a year, I came across an advertisement for the position of Sales Engineer in Eutectic Division of L&T. I joined in April 1995 and I knew that this was the job I have been yearning for. It would be a gross understatement if I say that I enjoyed every single moment of 10 years I spent with Eutectic.
Achievements: Though I achieved many a milestones, guiding my team to the top in the years 2002-03 and 2003 –04, is something I cherish the most. I won the VP’s citation in 2002-03 and ‘Best All India Equipment Executive’ award in 2003-04.
Returning to L&T: After having my share of thrills in Eutectic, I joined a company in Saudi Arabia – Saudi Pan Gulf. I headed the business activity in the Eastern part of Saudi Arabia. In less than a year I got the opportunity to return to L&T, and be a part of Valves Business Group.
Since June 2006, I am based in Kuwait and have gained valuable insights on business dynamics in this territory.
Sports: Being in Kuwait, there is little chance to indulge in sport activities, nevertheless I enjoy watching Cricket and an occasional game of badminton. And then I am also a keen follower of politics, for I think it is most exciting sport which is played in India!
Sports person I admire the most: Ravi Shastri, for his resilience, determination, knowledge of the game, clarity of communication and also for the aura and style he has.
Cooking: If you count boiling eggs or making instant tea, well, I am an expert cook!
Favorite Cuisine: You got to be an Aurangabadi to know this – a dish called Naan Khalia; it’s extremely hot and totally ethnic.
Destination Chill-out: The Mountains. They provide absolute peace and serenity.
My greatest achievement in life: I value my relationships more than anything else and I feel it is a biggest achievement for me not to have lost any friends owing to disputes.
Three things that most people don’t know about me:
1. I would love to be a trainer someday.
2. I am dead scared about flying, especially the take offs.
3. I was a serious student of palmistry, but when few of the predictions came true I abandoned the hobby!
June 11th, 2007 at 7:29 pm
Dear Zishan,
Wish you Belated Happy Birthday!
June 17th, 2007 at 10:55 am
Dear Zeeshan,
u r much more than what is mentioned abt u.
July 23rd, 2007 at 6:29 pm
well done good blog to know u and ur family more….
July 23rd, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Bhaijaan
Wow !!! So you are scared of something.
It is surprizing to know that you have started cooking.
Love you brother
July 24th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Hungama Hai… its good to knw more abt yu in reading… And i wish your dreams come true.. INSHALLAH.. especially the one wasib is goin for…
coz yu knw everyone in our fam tried for it.. 
one ex is me 
taqui
January 28th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Hi so in all how do you felt working with L&T Eutectic division? How is the company?