Autism is said to be a lifelong disorder, but it does not mean that it should bring a halt to achieving our dreams. Benzy Kumar is one such inspirational individual who found music to be her forte despite speech difficulties, and worked towards building her career as a musician.
Veena Naren, mother of 22-year-old Varun, has been creating awareness among parents about the Fragile X syndrome and breaking gender biases associated with disorders. Her constant motivation and support enabled her son to build successful entrepreneurial ventures.
Sweta Mantrii, a differently-abled standup comedian has been taking her experience as a disabled individual, to a crowd that has attached stigma and stereotypes to people with disabilities. Through the medium of comedy, she conveys a very important message that everyone needs to hear.
An accident enroute to her basketball match, had left Shagun Pathak with a motor disability. How she reeled out of it and built her success is a story that inspires thousands today.
Sachin Shetty is a banker by profession and a dancer and actor by passion. Despite his motor disability, he strongly believes that nothing is impossible and that any door would open if you have a little faith in yourself.
Alankar Gupta is a self-taught artist. Being a person with down syndrome, he never found his disability in the way of his art. Now, he makes paintings using fluid art and dreams of opening an art studio one day.
Ajay Garg met with an accident when he was just three and it led to significant hearing loss. But he never let it come in way of his painting. His positive approach in the face of difficulties is an inspiration for many.
Nishtha Suri, from Haryana, has been interested in various art forms since childhood, but it remained a mere hobby for a long time. To meet expectations, she had to work as a school teacher but continued with her art whenever she got time.
Shibani Ghosh was diagnosed with hearing impairment at a young age. Her parents always received comments on her speech and behaviour. Although, she found her passion in singing and now has turned into a singer.
Over the years I have performed over a hundred shows at various festivals and events across India and the world. I have been to the US and Europe. I have also won prizes and awards. I secured the second position at World’s Dumb and Deaf Magic Festival in Chicago in 2014.
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