According to Kovid, he hopes that this will help his startup gain more visibility during the challenging times faced by the tourism industry.
Recently, a man living in India became famous due to his unmistakable name.
“My name is Kovid and I am not a virus”, Kovid Kapoor, residing in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, has had to include this introduction on his Twitter account since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kovid Kapoor – the man who suddenly became famous for his unique name.
This man, born in 1990, recently started a travel company and traveled abroad for the first time. However, wherever he goes, Kovid is often approached by many healthcare workers and others who inquire about him.
“Wherever I go, people stop me to ask questions. Many healthcare workers have suggested that I should get tested more than once to ensure nothing dangerous is happening,” Kovid shared.
Kovid’s tweet received 40,000 likes and 4,000 shares. The post inspired a series of jokes, memes, and messages, and Kovid Kapoor was even invited for interviews.
In Indian languages, “Kovid” means wise and knowledgeable. His name was thoughtfully chosen by his family long before he was born.
Images shared by Kovid during his trip!
“It’s a memorable name with a beautiful meaning,” Kovid Kapoor said. “It also creates an impressive introduction with anyone I meet. I will never change my name.”
According to Kovid, he hopes that this will help his startup travel company gain more recognition during these tough times for the tourism industry.
