[FRAMED]: Padmavati Gautam, Head of Human Resources, Mumbai

[FRAMED] exists to shine light on Framestore’s most fascinating cast of characters: its people. Presented with a probing list of questions and a demandingly short deadline, this feature puts the hopes, dreams, and desktops of our MVPs on the digital wall, for all to see. Welcome to [FRAMED].

What are you guilty of?

Taking a break from the screen time on my computer to check out the messages on my phone.

What was your last brush with danger?

Grocery shopping during the Mumbai lockdown.

Your worst character fault?

Asking too many questions.

Your most shining quality?

Asking too many questions.

If you had taken a different path, what would you be doing now?

Life coach.

You’re on the run from the law, where are you headed?

The Himalayas.

Who’s your partner-in-crime?

My son.

Your greatest achievement?

It’s yet to come.

Most valuable skill?

My love for learning.

Name your pet peeve?

*Beeping* WhatsApp messages.

The DREAM project would entail:

A project where I could make a difference.

Your career highlight to date:

Navigating through the challenges thrown by pandemic.

This week I learnt that:

A lot can be accomplished when people get together

What’s your current view?

A mango tree & the sun peeping right through it.

Sounds delightful. What do you need to work, on the daily?

A cup of tea.

Of course! Framestore is, to you:

Celebration, Diversity, Growth.

Framestore is great at:

Helping people grow.

Favourite artform?

Natraj.

Fictional character you’d like to hang with?

Olaf.

Happiness looks like:

A sunny day.

What do you think of too often?

Food.

And not enough?

Exercise.

Second that! If you ruled the world:

Sorry, I have no experience running the world.

How are you staying inspired by working remotely?

With good music!

Padmavati Gautam, you’ve been [Framed]!