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Bharti Singh is a popular Indian comedian and actress. She was first seen as a contestant in the reality TV show ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ in 2008.

Arpita Roy lost both her legs in a car accident. With the financial support of her brother, she underwent surgery abroad after a 12-day struggle to gather funds. Today, Arpita stands as a renowned yoga teacher and encourages other people to conquer over all the obstacles in life.

Kapil Sharma is recognized as the most successful comedian in the country. With the success of the Great Indian Laughter Challenge, he never looked back and worked harder for his success. According to media reports, his net worth is estimated to be around Rs 280 crores.

Deepak Dhanotiya had grown up witnessing the challenges his father faced as farmer and a shopkeeper. With the expansion of e-commerce in India, he wanted to devise a solution. Along with his friends, Sumit Ghorawat and Tejas, he launched the Shopkirana platform.

Farmers commonly face challenges such as insect infestations in sugarcane crops, losses caused by stray animals, and delayed payments of their production. Dharmendra Tomar sought a solution to these issues. He introduced a simple and cost-effective solution which involved lemon grass cultivation.

Being the sole breadwinner of the family, Diganta Das struggled to make the ends meet. Even after facing several challenges in his life, he never gave up on his dreams of leading a better life. In the year 2022, he laid the foundation of his company Daily Fresh Food.

The modern business landscape is fraught with challenges. From managing intricate customer relationships to ensuring streamlined internal processes, every task can be a tightrope walk. Add to it the growing operational costs, and many businesses find themselves in a pickle. 

Lalit Patidar is a resident of Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. He was diagnosed with werewolf syndrome when he was 6 years old. He was looked down upon for his unusual appearance and sometimes he was revered in the village as an incarnation of Hanuman.

Ella D Verma was the first runner-up in Miss Trans Queen 2023 beauty pageant. She is the trans face of lingerie brand Zivame. Her journey as a transwoman was full of struggles and challenges. She faced bullying at her school and was ridiculed in government offices. Despite all the hurdles, she became an independent and empowered woman.

Vipin Kadam could only study till class 10 and yet he has created an innovative robot that serves to the needs of disabled people. His robot is called ‘Maa Robot,’ and it operates through voice commands. He did not possess any knowledge about robotics, however, finding a solution to the challenges his daughters faced, was enough to embark on the journey of creating a robot.

Dr Sabiha from Nashik is a professional doctor. She specializes in sex and relationship coaching. Dr Sabiha got married in 2002 and experienced a significant cultural contrast between her maternal home and her in-laws’ residence. Overcoming all the challenges together with her husband, the two are leading a happy life today.

Here is a list of Indian achievers who despite facing several challenges in life, worked hard and rose to the pinnacle of success. Born into a Tamil Muslim family, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11^th President of India, once worked as a newspaper distributor. Due to his scientist achievements, he is also called the Missile Man of India.

Shrikant Bolla was born with a visual impairment, and he faced several challenges in life. After not being able to secure admission at IITs, he aimed for USA’s MIT, and achieved success. In 2012, he launched Bollant Industries and today, the turnover of the company is in crores.

Indore’s Nikunj Sharma launched his tea business in Gorakhpur. Initially, he found it difficult to open a single outlet in the city but with the kindness of other people, he successfully launched his business. Today, Nikunj operates seven outlets in different cities and provides employment to people with disabilities.

Falguni Nair, the founder of Nykaa, has not only created a successful beauty brand but also earned a place on the list of the world’s wealthiest women. Bhavish Aggarwal, an alumnus of IIT Bombay, is the CEO of Ola Cabs. His journey serves as an inspiration to the youth.