But what if your name is Asia and those of your brothers are Africa, Japan, Russia and America? Ask the Kumar brothers, who are named after countries and continents. That is actually my name,” says Asia Kumar, pulling out his Aadhaar card from his wallet to prove his name. The Kumar brothers Prithviraj Kumar , 47, lives in DelhiAmerica Kumar , died in 2002Africa Kumar, 43, lives in MumbaiBharat Kumar , 40, lives in his native villageJapan Kumar, 38, lives in ChandigarhRussia Kumar, 35, lives in DelhiAsia Kumar 32, lives in DelhiOften, they have to answer questions about their father’s motivations, how their names affect their sense of self. Asia Kumar says America, his brother, did have a few similarities with the country.

Source: Hindustan Times January 28, 2018 01:41 UTC