A native of Haripad town of Alappuzha district, Vani always nursed an affinity for agriculture, and for what it was worth, she even fought with her folks to opt for a degree in agriculture, despite showing an aptitude for a promising future in medicine. On the other hand, Vijith wasn’t as clear-headed about his future plans. Unsure about which career path to follow, he buckled under family pressure and took up engineering.