Unsung Heroes

With the intention of providing at least one nutritious meal to expecting mothers, the initiative took flight in 2006.

Over the past few years, several filmmakers decided to use their lens to not only make these stories known to the world but also to get these heroes the recognition and help they need to continue their work.

In just five years, the Robin Raina Foundation has adopted over 3,500 underprivileged children, is running multiple schools across the country, an orphan home in Mumbai, medical ambulances in Delhi, a cancer hospital ward in Pakistan and is building over 6000 concrete homes free of cost for the slum dwellers of Bawana in Delhi!

We take immense pride to say some of the awardees have been TBI heroes as well, who have impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands individuals and communities.

This police dog has more than 150 solved cases to his credit.

Mylapore resident Lakshmi Narayan had been discussing a newspaper article which spoke of an initiative where people took up the task of cleaning dirty bathrooms in their village, with his supervisor, Vinod, when he was struck by an idea.

Amidst all the critical and limelight-grabbing accomplishments, instances of ordinary people joining hands to save someone’s life or help them find their way back home, hardly ever make it to the newsfeed or receive any acknowledgement.

Understanding the social obligation that comes along with weddings, the couple's wedding invite requested guests to donate or buy stationery for specially-abled children.

PS Girisha refused to give up on his dreams after a childhood accident, and his story is an inspiration to everyone.

A lighthearted list of amazing real-life heroes from India who embody the values and strengths displayed by Marvel's Avengers.