Pune,Great Bhet with the Universal Mother Sindhutai Sapkal on IBN-Lokmat

27th March 2010: IBN-Lokmat pays a tribute to Sindhutai Sapkal popularly known as the Universal Mother on the upcoming episode of Great Bhet. In an exclusive interview with Nikhil Wagle, Editor IBN-Lokmat, Sindhutai Sapkal will throw light on her struggling journey on Saturday 27th March 2010 at 9:30pm.

Born in the Vidarbha region in 1942, the brave lady Sindhutai is just a standard IV pass out, who now runs four ashrams in the state. Mai, as she is affectionately called, has contributed remarkably towards the fulfillment of basic needs including proper education to the underprivileged children. She has till date taken care of over 1,000 children.

Married at a mere age of 9 to a groom who was 11 years elder than her, Sindhutai has lived a disgraced life. After almost committing suicide, she got her self together and started a new life. Sindhutai shares her despicable experience of singing and begging in the trains to earn her living.

Being recognized for her efforts, Sindhutai has 172 awards to her credit along with the prestigious awards like Savitribai Phule Award and the Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holakar Puraskar. The overwhelmed Sindhutai talks about her determination of living a second life with respect.

To witness this awe-inspiring story of Sindhutai Sapkal that inspires one to facelift with determination, tune into Great Bhet on IBN-Lokmat on Saturday, 27th March 2010, at 9:30pm.

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