This CEO used to wash dishes as a young boy!

'Looking back, I feel we were poor, but back then it did not feel poor.' This is my second meeting with Mayank Ashar, chief executive officer and managing director, Cairn India, and I soon realise......

'We almost went bankrupt'

'Bottomline, hairline and waistline -- you have to watch them always.' IMAGE: Ajay Bijli, Chairman and Managing Director, PVR Ltd. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "Let's film him here.........