Arun Chowdhury

Born and raised in the Village in NYC, Arun and his fraternal twin Amir were born to immigrant parents from West Bengal, India (in East India). The family runs a modestly successful business called Revival Antiques & Restoration which specializes in Chippendale furniture, though the shop hosts a variety of fine pieces and quirky oddities. After dropping out during his sophomore year at Hunter College in Manhattan, Arun works in the family business (having been taught the trade of furniture restoration by his father). Lately, though, he's thought about branching off and creating his own furniture.

When he’s not dealing with work, Arun enjoys being an introvert, shouting at the TV while watching soccer matches, playing the violin, and trolling Amir, just for fun. He and Amir have finally crossed into the territory of living on their own, outside of their parents’ place above the shop, fairly competent in their work - it’s an eye-opening world of increasing responsibility and thrilling possibility.

Arun hasn’t practiced his bisexuality very much, having only kissed one guy one time in college, and hasn’t had any other opportunities while living at home. His parents are more traditionally-minded, and would not approve of his sexuality, if they knew. They also have made it clear how happy they would be should he, and his brother, settle down with nice, Indian girls. With their 30th birthday on the horizon, the pressure is mounting.

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