Well, the big difference here is that the main performer at this show is a mentally challenged young man. Yes friends, the star of this show is Gaurav Sehjpal who suffers from a disorder called ‘Downs’ Syndrome’ due to which this 28 year old young man has the brain capacity of a 15 year old and has speech disorder and lethargic movements.

When he was born, Gaurav’s parents were shocked to learn that their only son was not going to be a ‘normal’ child. However, they took it on to themselves to groom this child not as an abnormal child but as a ‘special’ child. They put in all the efforts to bring him up as normally as possible while honing his extra-special talent in dance. Gaurav has trained under Irfaan (in the initial years) and Shiamak Davar (he is a part of the troupe which performs in ‘I Believe’, a very prestigious show put up by SDIPA). 

‘Hamara Gaurav’ is the result of the confidence that Gaurav has in himself to be able to carry a whole show on his shoulders and more than that, it is the confidence of his parents who are determined to show to the world what a so-called abnormal person can achieve if he is given the right nurturing and support.

So friends, if you want to see the real life manifestation of the words – will, determination, faith, inspiration and talent, book this date in your dairy – Feb 3, 2011, Venue: St. Andrews Auditorium, Bandra (W), Time: 7 pm onwards. The show ‘Hamara Gaurav’ is open to all who wish to be inspired and motivated  (entry free).