Vijay Gopal

                                                         Kobbanna Vijay Gopal
                                                         (15-Aug-1973  to 18th-Mar-2015)

His name was synonymous to the mighty hindu god’s name and whose trait conveys great positive message. Vijay Gopal (Vijay means victory,  Gopal means Hindu God Sri Krishna). People fondly called Vijay. Born on the day when world’s largest democracy nation, India, was in joyous mood of celebrating its 26^th independence day, 15^th August, he had spread the aura of cheerfulness with every person who was with him. During his tenure, he became Indian-Australian. He resided in Sydney.

There is a saying that legends are not born but they are made. In literal sense, not every person may be a legend but never-the-less their persona presents the true aspects like a doyen. He had a personality which was unmatched.

During his schooling he was always studious in academics, humorous in his talks yet expresses tone of an orator, He was naughty yet playful. He was always thoughtful in his approach. His class teachers always appreciated him for being topper in all his grades consistently.  He was fantastic at playing indoor games chess, table tennis, and carom. He was excellent at outdoor games like cricket, football. His charming vibes were extra-ordinary that the moment any stranger speaks to him becomes personified.

Having done graduation in India, he sensed a great career opportunities and migrated to the tranquilizing Australia. Since the year 2000 for over a decade, he had put sincere and smart efforts imbibed with talent and grew to the stature of Regional Business Operations Manager in one of the world’s renowned firm called American International Group (AIG)(ref: Vijay Gopal, Sydney,
 https://www.linkedin.com/title/business-operations-manager-at-aig). His dedication towards his profession and marvelous work-life balanced act was stupendous. His acts were meticulous and decisive.

As almighty has his word to a truly remarkable person like him, in the year 2014, he caught up with a dreadful sickness of cancer. The moment when it was heard, slight tremors were felt by him and his world was alarmed!  It was not a usual matter to believe as he was never addicted to anything like alcohol, smoking etc., yet he felt awry to see the unforeseen. It took a while for everyone to believe and accept the fact that life, which showed a true glimpse of a marvel, has shown different strokes.

Family, Colleagues, Friends, Acquaintance and his world gazed at the situation which was untimely thing to witness.

For him always family came first. As he expresses to his 2 children and wife that life is all about love and seamless selflessness.


'Behind every successful man, there is a woman'. It may sound like a familiar saying. However, it is true in case of Vijay. Aruna Vijaygopal has put her strenuous efforts and ensured that his work-life balance is intact and their two smart kids are groomed well.

Walking in his successful footsteps Aniket Kobbanna who is son of Vijay Gopal, studying his 6th grade, explored his creative abilities and came up with a superb title for one of the event in his school and earned an honour to get his name printed on his school's newsletter as shown below.
http://www.carlingfordwest.nsw.edu.au/news-and-events/newsletter.aspx
                                           (click on the snapshot to see big view)

Equally competent and putting her creative efforts, Ameya Kobbanna who is a daughter of Vijay Gopal, studying her 3rd grade, has exhibited some beautiful drawings.
                                            (click on drawing to see big view)