Success Stories: The Thirst for Success

byStaff Reporter

Street children are deprived of basic needs and are vulnerable to health issues, bullying and other hardships. SHAMSUL, an alumnus of Salaam Baalak Trust, was determined to progress in life. He rose from adversity and became a puppeteer, dancer and choreographer. His journey emphasises the importance of ambition and the determination to chase it. SCARLETT RODRIGUES spoke to him to learn more about his journey.

Tell us a little about yourself. During my childhood, I lived in a village called Chandrain in Bihar. My father was a hafiz (one who learns the Quran by heart). He lived far away from our family. Eventually, he started working as an office boy in a company in Moradabad. He used to visit us every