This post is about one mans achievements, not a challenge to name others who have done more.
This is a great read. I applaud this gentleman on a successful career. As I read this post I wondered what it must have been like to be a pilot in India. I don't think it was anything like the U.S. Army for example. I suspect we were pampered comparitively speaking.
20,000 hours is indeed very rare. I know retired airline pilots with 30+ years who have not achieved this milestone, although I am sure there are some that have. Anyone who flies 20,000 hours in any aircraft, is in rarified air. I am 52 and have been flying for 27 years. Probably take me another 30 yrs to get to that mark. I will discuss it with my doc.
Cheers to Mr. Banerjee