A Commerce and Law graduate from Calcutta University, Samarjit later became the Head of Programmes with the British Council in Kolkata and worked extensively with children, young adults and influencers covering the arts, science, libraries, education and equal opportunity and diversity issues. His other interests include music and writing and he has a few albums, jingles, playbacks and concerts to his credit and also does feature articles for The Telegraph. For a brief period, he was the CEO of The Calcutta School of Music. He is currently Director of Operations at Future Hope and works with children, focussing on pastoral care in the homes.