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Forced to leave their villages in search of a better life, migrant families in Bengaluru’s slums often struggle to educate their children. Proud Indian, an NGO, is bridging this gap with innovative education initiatives and art programmes that empower kids to dream beyond survival.

Rahul Gupta defied societal norms branding classical dance as "effeminate", embracing Bharatanatyam as his sanctuary. Determined to shield his son Bharat from similar prejudice, Rahul nurtured his love for dance. Despite relentless bullying, the duo persevered, now dazzling global stages.

By defying stereotypes and mastering Kathak, Suraj Kumar is empowering others to embrace their uniqueness and follow their dreams without fear.

Dance transformed Pune-based Hrishikesh Pawar for the better, and now he’s helping thousands of patients of Parkinson’s disease experience the same joy with free dance therapy.

Social entrepreneur Sriram V Ayer established his foundation NalandaWay in 2005 to use art forms like music, theatre, and more to transform the lives of children affected by disasters, violence, HIV/AIDs and more.

Vinay Sharma left his job as an AD in Bollywood to start Dance Out of poverty, an initiative that has trained over 3,000 children from Delhi’s slums for free.

Bihar's Ramchandra Manjhi has overcome gender and caste-based prejudices, financial crisis and several other odds to keep ‘Naach’ alive. He narrates what it is like to be a 'cross dresser' in his career spanning eight decades.

Ravi Bala Sharma, 62, one among several ‘internet dadis’ to join social media to showcase her skills, shares what keeps her going.

Savithri Rao started learning Yakshagana, a traditional theatre form, at the age of 66. In May 2018, Savithri took the stage for her 100th Yakshagana performance as Duryodhana in the mythological story ‘Narakasura Vadhe.’ To date, she has over 110 performances to her credit.

“People in villages and the housewives are so creative. The slums are full of stars. But they don't get recognition. I do this to inspire people who are like me.”