Alright, let me paint you a picture of Tarun. Picture this guy with long, wavy hair and a moustache that gives him this intense, mysterious vibe. Now, remember Kannada Rajyotsava? Yeah, he rocked up looking like the spitting image of our chief guest, Shree Harsha. Or wait, was it the other way around? I'm still not sure who was imitating who there!

When I first met him, I thought he was super serious and reserved, you know? Like, he only talked when he had to. No small talk or gossip, just getting stuff done. But once you really get to know Tarun, let me tell you, he's one of the kindest people around. Always thoughtful of others, always willing to lend a hand. Even if he doesn't say much, he's like a silent supporter, quietly keeping an eye out for everyone. He is incredibly punctual. He's the most reliable Eddie you can always count on to be on time. And when it comes to giving gifts, especially for things like Secret Santa, he's thoughtful and really puts effort into it. He's so silent that, honestly, when I first joined the Board, I didn't even realise he was in the same class as mine. I thought I was the quietest one around, but in my opinion, he gives me real competition in the whole "keeping quiet" game.

But here's where it gets interesting - in person, he might seem all innocent and "paapa," but when it's time to tease and troll, he can be unexpectedly savage in the chat. His sudden, unpredictable replies might make you wonder if it's the same dude you meet in real life. It's like he's a whole different person online versus offline, playing all sorts of mind games by randomly deleting messages to keep you guessing.

Now, despite not coming across as the selfie-posing type, I've heard he secretly snaps random selfies of himself making weird faces. It's pretty unexpected for someone who presents himself so differently out in public. And let me tell you about his artwork - those benches in our IS/CS classes? They're practically his personal canvas. The dude has mad skills.

This guy is seriously into his own niche interests as well. He's totally a space geek who knows an insane amount about that stuff and loves sci-fi movies. And to add to that, he's really into Greek mythology and knows a bunch about other mythologies too. Plus, he's a big fan of psychological thriller movies and absolutely loves the show Brooklyn 99. Also, he puts up status updates about geeky stuff, but honestly, most of the time it's way over my head!
So, here's to Tarun – the introvert buddy who's always there when you need a listening ear and a kind heart. In a world full of noise, he's a gentle reminder that sometimes, the quietest souls have the most to offer. And finally, don't mess up with him, he'll direct "Ettbidtane" faster than you can say "Ettbidla".