Born and brought up in Pink City – Jaipur, coming from a humble background, Arun did his Masters in Nuclear Physics from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

During his days in college, he was a radio artist at All India Radio, Jaipur for several years presenting his performances of a lesser known musical instrument, Shahi Baja.

After his education, he moved to Mumbai and with his brothers, pioneered new mode of packaging in India, called Thermoforming in 1978.

Working with seniors of manufacturing industry and advertising world shaped his work culture and ethics.

In his zeal to learn business and industrial intricacies better, he enhanced his knowledge by attending various diploma courses like – Marketing management, export management and event management from prestigious institutions in Mumbai.

He expended his vision by attending certificate programs on Holistic Counselling from TISS and Archaeology from Mumbai University.

With his knowledge and designing expertise, he won two National Awards for excellence in Packaging Design – “India Star Awards”, instituted by The Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai, under Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.

Arun joined Rotary in 1996, and became president of the Rotary Club of Mumbai Andheri in 2003-04.

In 1997, he started a Career Guidance Project for his club, which he continuously did for more than 18 years.

That became a permanent project of the club, and after 24 years, this project still continuous as an ongoing annual project of the club.

He was fortunate to work with many governors in different roles, including Assistant Governor, Assistant Trainer, District Secretary, Chief Coordinator and so on. Each of these governors left their mark on him and enhanced his knowledge.

He has been elected to lead the district during 2023-24.

His wife, Seema, is a home maker and has a small but beautiful business of Marble artifacts, which she runs from home.

Having a joint family of brothers, sisters, spouses and children, all of 19 family members, Arun understands the value of family and relations, and commits himself to remain available for community service at all times.