We probed Sandeep's decision and found something many mothers might find surprising - that paternal instinct is as strong as maternal instinct. Sandeep revealed all about his journey to parenthood and his little bundle of joy, Arjun.

How do you feel, being a father of a one-and-half year old?

I am very happy. It's an amazing feeling having your child around you! I am still learning to cope with his routine, trying to connect to him. He is a boisterous boy.

When did you feel the need to be a father?

I think the urge to have a baby has always been there in me. I am a family person and love to have people and kids around me. Now that I am settled in my career and life, the urge to start a family has become stronger.

How did you decide to go for adoption?

I took the concept of adoption from my parents. I have grown among siblings, who were adopted by my parents. They had biological progeny, but that didn't hinder them from their decision to adopt.

When I thought I could handle it, I decided to do the same. The only difference between them and me is that they were married when they adopted and I am single.

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Since you are a single man, were the adoption procedures especially tough on you?

The adoption process is time-consuming for all, be it couples or singles. It is natural, because the adoption agencies want to make sure you are the right person and will provide a good home for the child.

Yet, the process was perhaps tougher on me. You won't believe this, but I went through the process of adoption for around four years! I needed a lot of patience to finally get Arjun in my life. I went on following every instruction, completing all the paperwork.

Now I am convinced that only those with real urge to become a parent can sustain the adoption process.