Avi’s bedroom, meanwhile, reflects his passions and hobbies.
At the entrance sits a workstation where he creates all his viral content. Mounted on the walls are three Lego models of Formula 1 cars from the sport’s biggest teams, including Avi’s favourite, Mercedes-AMG.
The self-proclaimed “biggest Formula 1 fan in the world” then cheekily holds up a brand-new Lego Red Bull Racing model, adding that “the fourth is coming soon”.
Resting on his desk is the SEA Games gold medal he won in 2023, alongside two bronze medals from the same year.
“It holds a very dear place in my heart and is proof that if you work hard, you can achieve anything,” he shares, adding that the medals have yet to be framed as he’s still searching for the perfect display.
Reflecting on his journey as an athlete, Avi says:
“I played four sports growing up, and now I play cricket for Singapore. It’s a dream come true.”
“When I moved to Singapore in 2011, I had already started playing cricket, and then I came to the age groups — under 16s, to the under 19s, to the national team.”
He adds:
“There’s been a lot of progress in Singapore cricket and I hope it’s only upwards from here. Representing Singapore at a national level is the highest honour. To be able to raise the flag high for your country, there’s no greater honour you could ever have in life.”
Content creation only entered Avi’s life during the pandemic, after he suffered an ankle ligament injury that prevented him from playing cricket.
He began with ping-pong trick-shot challenge videos, later incorporating dance trends, before finding his breakthrough in 2022 when he leaned fully into the stereotypical Indian dad persona.
Today, Avi has expanded his repertoire, portraying teachers, students, and even Indian mums in his comedic skits. His relatable content has since earned him 1.6 million followers on TikTok.
Ultimately, while content creation has been a “dream come true”, Avi admits that being a professional athlete still takes precedence.
“It’s 51-49 in favour of being an athlete, but both have their incredible perks,” he says.
Catch Avi’s home tour below.