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In the Life of Pi, Mamaji described as someone with athletic talents.

He was a former Champion swimmer who hove undeniable loves for sports, especially swimming.

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Francis Adirubasamy who is a character in the movie life of pi is Pi’s guro. He taught Pi to swim. This later becomes very essential when Pi ends up in the middle of the ocean. It was like a gift of faith given to Pi. Pi called him Mamaji which means respected uncle. 

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