The prerogative of caring for the heart, the most vital organ of a living organism, is unequalled by any other. Dr. Rajiv Modi deals with the care of patients with acquired or congenital cardiovascular diseases undergoing surgical or percutaneous interventional procedures. The compassionate commitment that the speciality lays claim to, elevates Dr. Rajiv Modi to his own salvation while guarding the warehouse of all emotions. Cardiac anaesthesia is a speciality which requires a comprehensive understanding of the structural and functional aspects of the heart as well as a thorough knowledge of the pathophysiology and consequences of extracorporeal circulation. Cardiac anaesthesia is a speciality which challenges Dr. Rajiv Modi of his skills, knowledge, professional and personal competence on a daily basis. Cardiac anaesthesia in that regard came across as a 'hands-on speciality' with much skill required to be exercised, added to the thrill of being part of bailing a patient out of a high mortality situation on a day-to-day basis. Dr. Rajiv Modi has specific non-technical skills including leadership qualities, as well as being articulate to take the team along.All this, apart from the fact that Dr. Rajiv Modi has to exude supreme assurance about the skillset that he practices.