Nijamudeen Mohamed Sulaiman

Two thoughts guide the way I approach life: “All is well” and “Ennam pol vaazhkai.” 
The line “All is well” reminds me to stay positive in any situation. “Ennam pol vaazhkai” means that life moves in the direction of our thoughts. 
Even though things don’t always go as planned, staying positive helps us face challenges and keep moving forward. 

I draw inspiration from many people around me, but two individuals who have influenced me deeply are Dhoni and Shah Rukh Khan. 

Watching Dhoni changed the way I approach challenges; his calmness under pressure showed me that even in intense situations, staying composed makes a difference.  

Shah Rukh Khan’s journey is equally inspiring. Starting without any background, he built his success through talent, persistence, and hard work. Even after facing setbacks, he continued to move forward and achieve greater success, while remaining grounded. 

Their journeys remind me that calmness, resilience, and staying true to oneself are essential for long-term growth. 

I think the legacy I want to leave behind is how I treat people, with respect and dignity, no matter who they are.  

When someone shows me respect, I always give it back. I don’t see people through their experience, title, or position; I see them as they are. 

And I believe that’s what people will remember about me. 

For me, success is peace of mind, the ability to live calmly. 

If you can sit peacefully and enjoy a three-hour movie, if your family is happy, and everyone at home is healthy, life already feels complete. For me, that simple peace of mind is what success means. 

Staying positive, not holding negative thoughts about anyone, not hurting others, and never disturbing someone’s happiness, these are the things that keep me peaceful inside. 

For me, it's gym. 

I first started going because I had severe back pain, especially after working from home for a long time. My younger brother, Jalaludeen, a bodybuilder and Mr. Tamil Nadu, who also works at Syncfusion, trained me for six months. 

After that, it became a habit. Now, almost every day around 6 or 7 p.m., I make sure I go to the gym. 

One of my personal achievements is building my house, not just owning it, but planning and building it myself. 

I had no background in construction and I’m not a civil engineer. I learned everything step by step, mostly through YouTube and by working closely with the contractor and plumber. 

I spent nearly a year and a half planning the house and created 32 different designs, even for small details like parking. A friend who is a civil engineer helped with the pillar structure, since that required proper technical expertise. Apart from that, the entire house followed my plan. 

Looking back, I feel like I became the engineer of my own home. 

There have been many funny moments in my life, but one still makes me laugh whenever I think about it. 

Back in 2012, a group of us decided to make a short film. We were very serious about it. We got permission from the college, gathered our friends, and spent three full weekends shooting. 

Finally, we proudly showed it to a senior director, expecting some appreciation. He watched it for a few minutes, looked at us, and said, “Just take your film and leave. This is terrible.” 

At the time, it was embarrassing. Now, it’s honestly one of my funniest memories. I was the director, one friend handled the camera, another handled the editing, and around 15 of us worked on it together. 

The film may not have turned out well, but those three weekends gave us memories we’ll never forget. 

Over time, my view of friendship has changed. 

When I was younger, I had a large circle of friends. But as life moved forward, I realized that true friendship is not about numbers; it’s about the few people who genuinely stand by you. 

Today, I keep a smaller circle, but those friendships are stronger and more meaningful. Along with that, my focus has also grown more towards my family.