What is common between 3 Idiots’ Madhavan and Kumbh Mela IIT Baba? Engineer-turned-monk reveals the answer
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, to participate in the grand Kumbh Mela 2025, the world's largest spiritual event. Among the diverse attendees is Abhay Singh, an aerospace engineer who graduated from IIT but chose to leave his career to embrace a life of spirituality. He has since earned the nickname "IIT Baba." What further captivated the public's attention was his reference to the character of Farhan Qureshi from the film 3 Idiots.
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Abhay Singh, now widely known as IIT Baba, recently went viral after his interview during the Mahakumbh 2025 gained significant traction on social media. In a conversation with News18, he shared his journey of self-discovery and how he found spirituality after pursuing various interests.
Drawing a parallel with the 3 Idiots character, Farhan Qureshi, Abhay Singh shared that he pursued photography after completing his studies at IIT Bombay before eventually embracing spirituality and choosing the path of a monk.
Viral Interview
In the viral interview, the interviewer was impressed by Singh's articulate and educated demeanour, prompting him to comment on Singh's academic background. In response, Abhay Singh proudly shared his qualifications, stating that he had studied aerospace engineering at IIT Bombay. When asked how he transitioned to spirituality, Singh
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