About Althaf
It was during my Automobile Engineering days (2004-2008) that a YAMAHA RX 135 (5-Speed) first
entered my life, driven by my intense passion for wheels. Fuelled by my fascination for two-stroke
engines, and with the limited knowledge I had back then, I subjected it to a 'Restoration &
Semi-modification'. It received immense acceptance among the people at that time. The confidence
that community gave me is what eventually led me to the then-famous team, 'Bandit Bikers'.
During my college days, to find the money for maintaining my bikes and filling petrol, I started
working part-time in catering jobs and as a sales staff for leading brands like Levi's and Lee.
However, beyond just being a source of income, the trial rooms there became a massive platform for
me to discover and nurture my own fashion sense.
The first big, joyful turning point in my life was getting training and placement at a
Maruti Suzuki Authorized Service Center through college campus selection after my
studies. Following that, I got an opportunity to move to a General Motors
(Chevrolet) dealership. It was these four years of corporate company experience that
taught me to approach vehicles with precision and professionalism.
Quitting that corporate job was my stepping stone into pursuing my true dreams. Until then, my only
practical experience was building a buggy motorcycle exhaust for a college project. In the journey
forward from there, the person I look up to as my mentor is a wonderful human being named Vasanth.
He passed down all the practical knowledge and skills I needed. The respect, gratitude, and
indebtedness I have towards him will always remain in my heart.
It was during the period from 2013 to 2018 that I started my own car and bike custom exhaust making
and modification. The stainless steel exhausts I made for Royal Enfield bikes during that time
earned me great appreciation and recognition among the people.
Refusing to be confined just to the label of a mechanic, my journey after that spanned across
various different fields. Film Industry, Restaurant/Cafe Consulting, Branding, Interior
Designing... Today, I feel immensely proud that I could leave my own signature in every
field I touched. It is these diverse experiences that shaped and matured me as a creator.
B!NKA -79 is a very significant milestone in my life. It is your big hearts that paved the way for
me toward this dream. For that, I express my love to each and every one of you in the language of my
heart. It is your care and the belief that you will be with me that gives me the strength to move
forward. I wish for your prayers and support to continue to be with me.
