I just saw the Mira Nair film ‘Salaam Bombay!’ Though it was made twenty years ago, it is still a poignant reminder of the challenges facing India.
For the Hindi speakers, this shows three clips from the film:
Some of the film’s proceeds went towards the founding of the Salaam Baalak Trust, which has since has helped thousands of Indian street children.
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