Arjun's early life in India was difficult. He grew up in Kolkata and attended public schools there. His father was non-existent and his mother was heavily addicted to drugs. In school Arjun shined, outperforming most of his classmates and going onto to get an Economics degree at ISE, as well as perfecting his skills in chemistry. Arjun went on to work as an investment banker for Manisha Rajput and he started seeing the corruption of society. After witnessing insider trading, tax evasion and pyramid schemes all being ignored. Eventually his bosses were caught and Arjun was made to be the fall guy for the crimes, so he lost all his wealth and served 3 years in prision, eventually escaping after using his chemistry skills to make c4 and escaping. Once out, Arjun decided it was time for a new life and moved to Los Santos.