[2] They have a decades-old family garments business in Shillong which was established by his grandfather, later maintained by his father and paternal uncles.
His overseas tours have included the US, the UK, Hong Kong, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Bhutan, Israel, Singapore, Thailand, Kuwait, Nepal, Dubai, Bangladesh, Belgium, and Switzerland.
He debuted in Luck by Chance with the soft, romantic number "Pyar ki Daastan", with Mahalaxmi Iyer as his co-singer.
He has also been made the state brand ambassador for North Bengal by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The discord between tribal and non-tribal members of the state has resulted in harsh words between the two, as well as outbreaks of violence.
Paul's success brought fame to the region, and created a sense of unity between the divide for a brief period of time where all were voting for him.
[5] The Meghalaya Government made him the state's Brand Ambassador of Peace, Communal Harmony and Excellence.