Mr M. Rajendra Kumar Arya
Head of the Department
Hindi Language Gems Modern Academy, Dubai, UAE.

Ritvik is one of my best students and always impressed me not only with his ability to understand difficult concepts but also his yearning to ‘know more’. Although, the Hindi language subject was not one of his strengths, he was  one of the top scorers in the subject which was possible because of his determination & dedication. He is one of those who is not willing to give  up and always pursed till he is convinced that he has it right. He is articulate, hardworking and certainly an explorer. Apart from being one of the top academic achievers, he is multi-talented with his expertise in music, communication and sports. He always looked forward participating in events not only to demonstrate his skills but also enhancing them.

Ritvik is kind hearted and caring person with good sense of humor and he always helped his others in need. This side of his personality has made him very popular in the school and also makes him a good team player, mentor and leader. Ritvik is certainly a package of academic brilliance, talent with exceptional personality. I am certain that he will accomplish greater heights in life and wish him only the best.

Mr Vasant Prabhu & Mrs Alma Prabhu
Family
Melbourne, Australia.

We have known Ritvik Prabhu since birth and continue to maintain strong ties with him and his family. Even as a child Ritvik showed us glimpses of the talented young adult he would mature into. Extremely well mannered, caring and fun-loving, he impressed us with his general knowledge and understanding of various topics, ranging from music, dance, computers, cars and social media.

He is extremely tech-savy and definitely an all-rounder, excelling in academics, sports and the arts. Ritvik has demonstrated excellent communication skills. He demonstrates really good oral articulateness and took part in the World Scholars Cup (an international team academic program for students), where with his team, Ritvik won 3 gold and 3 silver medals for debating, creative writing and overall, earning himself a spot in the Global event held in Vietnam in June 2017.

Together with a friend he took part in a project called Drive EZ in the Think Science Fair in April 2017 at the Trade Centre in Dubai. Ritvik has excellent PR Skills and has MC’d various concerts held at the Music School where he is a student. He wowed the crowd with his wit and humour while conducting himself with a finesse to be admired in someone so young. We wish him all the luck in all future endeavours.

Ms Olivia Veigas
Former General Manager,
Melody Makers Music & Fine Arts Centre, Dubai, UAE.

Ritvik Prabhu is one of the few youngsters of today that stands for dedication, modesty and a very high level of integrity. I know him as a student of Melody Makers where he joined at a very young age and was enrolled for learning Dance. In no time at all, he spread his wings into other streams like Art, Voice, Electronic Keyboard and Drama & Communication. Pursuing so many activities in addition to being good at sports and academics is quite a task and a challenge too, yet Ritvik does justice to every field he sets his foot in. His aim is not just to pass time or pass an exam, he enjoys what he does and therefore, does it with passion. While commending him on his achievements in different walks of life, I admire his simplicity and modesty which surpass all other credentials he possesses. I can see a very successful young man in Ritvik and wish him nothing but the best.

Mr Sanjay Das,
Co-Founder & VP Strategic Initiatives
Biztruss LLC, Bengaluru, India.

Too often is the term prodigious used to denote the skills and capabilities of a budding genius. So to call Ritvik Prabhu just that wouldn’t really be doing justice to the many facets of his personality and mix of talents that make him beyond plain prodigious. I’ve known Ritvik from his early school years and at still a tender young age, he possesses a level of wisdom about the world that helps him look at things with an uncluttered yet perceptive level of intelligence. Despite giving an appearance of a quintessential geek (a handsome one at that) carrying the wisdom of the world in his backpack, he is quite the all-rounder with a range of talents spread across music, dance and sport. He is an empathetic soul who is just as much an animated conversationalist as a patient listener, especially about matters concerning people and the planet. He is passionate about making the world a better place and walks the talk with his constant attempts to contribute in socially relevant activities.

Ritvik Prabhu is an absolute asset to have in your midst and I couldn’t recommend him enough to any institution or organization that would like
to engage him.

Mr Pankaj Gupta
Family Friend, IIT Alumni, Entrepreneur
Mumbai, India.

I have the pleasure of knowing Ritvik right from early age of 4 years since he is son of my good friend staying at Dubai. Personally, I am an IIT alumni with post-graduation in Management from Mumbai University. I hold the position of Director in Tech India Engineers Pvt Ltd, Mumbai; an ISO certified Electrical Engineering Company.

Ritvik, right from his early days has been quite sensible, calm & cool child who exhibited the signs of matured mind. He enjoyed reading Story books, Encyclopedias and playing creative games. By the time, he reached mid-level schooling, he developed a terrific knack to ask curious questions which in turn helped him develop his general awareness on various topics. He also possesses a distinguished skill to articulate his thought process quite well and thus is an effective Communicator.

He has done quite well in his academics till grade 11th and going forward, I see him an enthusiastic learner with a penchant to develop knowledge with a intent to reach higher and higher. Surely, I do see blossoming traits due to his hard work, determination and tenacious efforts in his sphere of Academics. I wish him all the best for Higher Education and successful career.

Mrs Asha Shenoy
Family Friend
Dubai, UAE.

I have known Ritvik since he was a child and it has been a pleasure to see him grow to be a fine young gentleman, with impeccable manners and varied interests.

Mrs Olinda Goveas
Family Friend
Dubai, UAE.

I have known Ritvik since he was 7 years old. He is very hard working, sincere and focused. Be it academics, music, elocution, art, he has done very well and has given his best effort. What is commendable about Ritvik is that despite securing laurels in various fields, he is down to earth and level headed.

Mr Shashikant A Naik
Family Friend
Abu Dhabi, UAE.

We have known Ritvik since his first birthday he is like a family member to us. We have seen him growing from an innocent child to a responsible young adult totally focusing on achieving his goals that he has set for himself. Apart from his excellent academic records, Ritvik has demonstrated his talents in sports such as ice skating, swimming, music and has strong ability to lead group activities and accomplishes these tasks with great initiative, commitment, confidence and maturity. These qualities are an asset and will certainly help him to scale greater heights in life. It is with great pride that we wish his all the best for his bright future.

Mr Viresh Kumar
IIT Alumni, Chemistry Faculty
Ascentria Examinations & Tests Preparation Center L.L.C, Dubai, UAE.

Ritvik is a very talented and highly dedicated student. He is sincere, hardworking, well organized, committed and has a wonderful rapport with the faculties and students. He is also engaging and creative which is evident from his class participation, discussions and unique solution to different problems in Chemistry.

He is a great asset and I highly recommend him for any position requiring hard work, initiative, loyalty and dedication.

Mr Uday Marathe
Family
Hong Kong.

It is really a pleasure to see Ritvik growing from an innocent, happy, smart and very talkative kid to become an intelligent, all-rounder teenager. I am indeed proud of him for his character, extensive knowledge in technology and  creativity. He is certainly an asset and I, while wishing him all the success,  have no hesitation in recommending him to any organization who wants to have only the best.

Mrs Rekha Nandakumar
Family Friend
Dubai, UAE.

I have known Ritvik for many years. Right from his young age, he has impressed us with many of his qualities. He has been confident, social, good communicator and always ‘willing’ to do things and lead. His speeches in the public platforms at his young age always made me wonder how a such a small child could speak so fluently & with confidence. Ritvik’s caring & helpful nature will be an asset while working in a team. He respects others opinion even if it differs from his own. It is great to see him growing into very well-mannered and responsible young man.

Ms Alka Malik
Managing Director
Ascentria Examinations & Tests Preparation Center L.L.C, Dubai, UAE.

It has been an absolute pleasure interacting with Ritvik over the last year and few months. From the outset, Ritvik has demonstrated a will to push himself to the limits of his capability, embrace challenges, look them in the face, and strive to perform well. His ever cheerful demeanour and quiet confidence, coupled with a deep sense of propriety and respect for his teachers and peers has been a pleasure to witness. We at Ascentria have no doubt that he will do his utmost to continue to perform well at the tasks he takes up and wish him all the best always.

Mrs Rekha Jagannath Kunder
Administrator
Melody Makers Music & Fine Arts Centre, Dubai, UAE.

I have known Ritvik for more than 10 years and it has been a very gratifying experience. Having been involved in many extra-curricular activities since a young age, he has developed a fine set of skills that will no doubt take him to great heights in life. He possesses an energetic and lively disposition and a keenness to participate in any number of challenging and exciting endeavours. Highly knowledgeable in many topics of current significance, he is able to contribute considerably to discussions and effectively communicate his viewpoints. In addition to excelling in academics, Ritvik has expanded his horizons by taking part in drama, dance, music, sports and various other competitions. He has hosted many events with an entertaining and captivating confidence. He is a very sociable, down to earth young man and his humorous side has been able to successfully establish a good rapport with his friends, colleagues, teachers and anyone else that meets him. I am sure that Ritvik will shine wherever he goes and we wish him all the very best.

Mr Chandrashekar P. V.
Family Friend
New Delhi, India.

I know Ritvik right from Birth. I had better and frequent interaction with him during my tenure in the Middle East. Attuned to the latest information technology (software & hardware), he educated me at frequent intervals on the captioned subject. I found his teaching extremely useful. Recently, he was on a tourism vacation to northern part of India. He showed keen interest in knowing about Indian history, especially the later part of colonial British Rule. He is well updated with global current affairs and engages himself in healthy discussions and deliberations. I foresee a responsible global citizen in him and wish him all the very best.

Mr Christopher Racal
Head of the Department – String Instruments
Melody Makers Music & Fine Arts Centre, Dubai, UAE.

I have known Ritvik for almost 8 years as a student in Melody Makers and always impressed with him even when he was not my student. Having finished advanced grade level studies in Electronic Keyboard and Music Theory, he became my student to learn Guitar & Drums, despite his academic commitments and that indicates his passion for music. Me as one of his mentors, see him very talented, dedicated, friendly and always ‘wanting to do more’ and appreciate his willingness to help and mentor, particularly, junior students. He always actively took part in the events or performances that were conducted by us and is always ready to take on responsibilities and discharged them perfectly each time. He is a good team player and has impressive leadership & communication skills.

I have no hesitation to say that because of these positive qualities of him he has been able accomplish so much that is not often seen with other students of similar age group. He has immense potential and I wish him all the very best for a bright future. Ritvik, never stop believing and keep inspiring people around you and always have positive outlook in life!

Mrs Mitchelle Carvalho
Drama & Communication Coach
Dubai, UAE.

So what’s going to end up happening with this student of mine? Hmm… the future will tell! For now allow me to speak about his present and past. I have known Ritvik for the past 7 years, not only as a student but as a boy who grew up to becoming a man. Ritivk has completed his Grade 8 examination in Communication Skills from the Trinity College London and I was privileged to be his teacher. He is skillful, not only with invention but also with imagination. He is humble enough to believe in himself, take on responsibilities and can work well with reproach. He is passionate about the things he does and he unleashes creativity. Ritvik is assertive and is prepared to take risks. From my personal experience, I can commit that he will ‘walk the talk’. He knows the importance of setting smaller goals to reach the final destination. I have no doubt that he will uphold high standards in the near future and I wish him all the best.

Mr Denver Perera
Supervisor – Music Programs
Melody Makers Music & Fine Arts Centre, Dubai, UAE.

Ritvik is one of the most multi-talented and humble students I have come across. After completing the advanced level Electronic Keyboard and Music Theory certifications, he became my student to learn Piano and I see him very sincere in whatever does. His ability to grasp concepts and use them practical situations is quite remarkable. He is a quick learner and doesn’t hesitate to follow the unconventional approach in doing things. He is pleasant, helpful and has huge potential. I wish him all the very best and strength and courage to achieve all his dreams.

Mr Ravien George
Head – Music Programs
Melody Makers Music & Fine Arts Centre, Dubai, UAE.

Ritvik was my Electronic Keyboard student for around 6 years and has completed advanced level certification in Electronic Keyboard and Music Theory from the Trinity College London, an achievement not many could achieve at his age. Apart from being one of the best music students, he always went beyond his normal call of duty and involved himself in all the programs/events conducted by us, took charge of the responsibilities assigned to him. He also mentored junior students and is well liked by everyone around.

His positive attitude and commendable perseverance has helped him to excel in whatever he has accomplished so far and I am sure, these great qualities will help him to scale greater heights in future. While it’s a pleasure to have someone like Ritvik around, I wish him all the best for his future endeavors.

Mrs Sunayna Saraswat
Family Friend
Dubai, UAE.

Ritvik is a very promising young boy. It’s amazing to see so much dedication, hard work and focus at such a young age. I have been fortunate to see his work and each time I have been amazed at such fantastic execution and precision on each of his projects. He surely is an ace asset to have on in any team. Wishing you child lots of success in your future endeavors!

Ms Cara Magadan
Supervisor – Music Programs
Melody Makers Music & Fine Arts Centre, Dubai, UAE.

The first time Ritvik was introduced to me 7 years ago as my student for Western Vocal music, seemed like I was talking to a big guy wrapped in a child’s body. Such confidence and maturity in dealing with teachers and elders, this once young boy have shown, really impressed me. I said to myself, this lad can go places. Being his mentor, not only in singing but in other fields, I could say that he has shown tremendous effort and dedication to attain excellence. He doesn’t settle for less and this made our learning sessions fun, engaging and challenging. As time passes by, Ritvik has grown to become more matured, well-mannered (as always) and his perspective of life has widened. I came to know these things for he did not only treat me as a mentor but also as a friend, confidant at times. His zest for life is contagious. Way to go Ritvik!

Mr Sarfraz Sarfraz Merekar
Family Friend, Senior Manager Development
Scotiabank, Toronto, Canada.

Ritvik is the son of my very good friend whom I recently met with after many years since moving to Canada. In my brief stay with the family I got to know Ritvik and it is amazing that in such a short time he made a mark and lasting impression on me through his intelligence and communications. In today’s environment, we seldom see a lot of kids who have an all rounded personality with interest in almost everything including sports, arts, culture, technology and the world. Ritvik is one of those rare kid who has a passion for music, academics, technology and in the various conversations we had across the table, he demonstrated an exceptional understanding of various concepts and the ability to articulate in a layman language that was very impressive.

It is not difficult to spot a star and Ritvik is certainly a star in the making. He is talented, dedicated, hardworking, caring and intuitive and focused in his pursuits. I am confident he will excel in whatever career path he chooses and will make a difference out there!