Charles after topping his school exams In Australia at the age of 13 years travelled by himself to India and spent 11 years in Bihar at Yoga Institute.
Given the disruptions after Indira Gandhi death, most foreigners in 1985/86 received Quit India notice and had to leave within 48 hours. Now an adult, having spent his youth in Bihar had to adjust to life in Australia, completed in one year Year 10 certificate with straight A's. Taught Yoga & Meditation at ABC, Macquarie, UTS & Sydney Univ. Served Thai food to Sydney through ‘Khao Thai’ group of restaurants, serving up to 900 Thai meals a day in Sydney CBD; catering for Thai Airways; providing three meals a day at Sydney Show Ground for 4,000 Yoga enthusiasts; .
Returned to India in 2007 started working Eko Finance Services, largest non banking Tatkal network for Kirana Dunkan to BOP customers. Managed marketing & legal divisions, customers 10 M plus.
Actor in '1909' Marathi language film released 2014 in Maharashtra, playing 'Jackson'. Received great reviews, made the front cover Marathi newspaper ‘Saamana’. made appearances Marathi TV soaps.
Guest appearances Hindi TV serials Swaragini & Code Red. Worked in Hindi films Pratichhaya (awaiting release); TV commercials HCL Technology; lead role in Hindi comedy movie (awaiting release.)
Joined Zee News Hindi & WION covering UP and MCD, Delhi elections. AutoWaleBabu was huge success with viewership in the tens of millions. Joined MyNation cover state elections for MP, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.
Regularly travels as guest jury, moderator at International Film & Literature Festivals and numerous formal events across length and breath of India.
Anchor 11 part series for DD Doordarshan on Cuisine and Culture 'WahKyaTasteHai' Season 2. India's national broadcaster, show was also translated into 16 languages to be broadcast on all regional channels of the government network.
Helped grow Josh Talks, India's equivalent to TED Talks. Now has viewership of 1.5 million daily.
Part of Australian documentary called 'Biharilal The Australian Wanderer'.
Just completed lead role 'Gaaya Hamara Mata Hai' (Indian Cows) Bollywood Hindi comedy film which is soon to be shown at International Film Festivals globally.
