Dreaming in Kannada

t’s a story that speaks of a young boy whose humble background could have spelt an average life for him. But instead, he decided to rewrite his destiny. And then he wrote a book called Simply Fly. Captain Gopinath has come a long way since his days of farming, business ventures and of course changing the course of Indian Aviation. His story in Simply Fly, (released in Feb 2010), was an inspiration to people irrespective of societal status. Now with the Kannada version, Baana Yana, of the book on the anvil, Captain Gopinath speaks to Bangalore Mirror on grabbing opportunities in life and viewing life with renewed enthusiasm each day. Excerpts from the interview:

Why did you decide to have the book translated into Kannada?
I received numerous offers to translate the book into Kannada. Many people, who read it, felt that it was a story that needed to be told. It is a story that presents an India with possibilities. It talks of following dreams and not slipping into the comfort of cynicism. If I, a person who studied in Kannada medium and wore slippers to school could achieve what I had done, the possibilities for others are infinite. More people need to hear that it’s all about having enthusiasm for life and doors will definitely open for you.

Have you added or deleted anything for the Kannada audience?
The original English manuscript was much larger than what was finally published. Of course, in essence nothing was left out. The original English manuscript was used for the translation and therefore it will have essentially a bit more.

Full report here Bangalore Mirror