Success Stories: Lights, Camera, Action

byStaff Reporter

Street children lack basic needs and face constant challenges related to their safety and survival. PAWAN WAGHAMARE, an alumnus of Salaam Baalak Trust, went from being homeless to becoming a lighting designer and puppeteer. His story exemplifies the power of perseverance and determination. SCARLETT RODRIGUES spoke to him to know more about his journey.

Tell us a little about yourself.I am originally from Yavatmal in Maharashtra. I lived in Nagpur for some time but at the age of seven, I fled from there and came to Delhi. Here, I lived on the street and took up many jobs to support myself, such as working at restaurants, dhabas, as a domestic helpe