

1.3 Q&A "50,000 Rupees..."
Sep 1, 2022
Dive into a gripping tale of survival where a young boy's destiny teeters on a high-stakes question-and-answer game. Experience the emotional journey from an orphanage to the harsh streets of Mumbai, colored by memories of childhood friendships and ambitions of fame. As loyalty and fate collide, the tension builds, revealing what one is willing to sacrifice for a chance at a brighter future.
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A Deceptive Promise
- Babu, a gangster disguised as a benefactor, selects Thomas and Salim from a juvenile home.
- He promises Salim an acting career in Mumbai, prompting their journey.
Shattered Expectations
- Thomas and Salim arrive in Mumbai with high hopes of success and transformation.
- Instead of a palatial bungalow, they find a decrepit building enclosed by barbed wire.
The Blind Poet's Bhajans
- Babu introduces the boys to a "school for crippled children" where they are kept separate and taught bhajans by a blind teacher.
- The lessons focus heavily on Surdas, a blind poet devoted to Krishna.