“Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a great pleasure for me to witness the ‘International Association of Dance Awards (IADA)’ ”
The announcement echoed in the auditorium followed with great applause.
The dancers from all over the world gathered there, with happiness in their eyes. It was the most awaited moment which kept them chilled for months.
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Shyam Prakash kept his eyes closed. The thud-thuds of the train didn’t disturb him at all. The memories of his aged mother and elder sister popped into his mind frequently. His eyes were wet but he brilliantly controlled his tears.
He wanted to help his family. He didn’t want to leave them behind at home. But there was nothing he could do without money.
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“This time the award goes to one of the perfect dancer, who actually deserves it. I am proud to say that”, the audience were in full swing as the announcement continued.
The whole auditorium was covered with a blanket of happiness and satisfaction.
“One who came from nothing and conquered the world”, audience listened each word with keen interest.
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Shyam wandered the strange city. Getting a job was not that easy. He had to move on, but no one cared.
Working as an office assistant in a dance school was not at all his choice. With a grumbling heart he joined there but it turned his life upside down. Shyam never wanted to be a dancer, but the color and beauty of dance dragged him towards it.
He didn’t take much time to make it as one of the popular dancers of the country. But all he wanted was the IADA awards. He reserved his days and nights for it, practicing and practicing.
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“And now I invite, the winner of the award ‘Aswini Rajashekhar’ to receive her award”.
Audience clapped. Aswini stood up from her seat and padded towards the stage with a smile on her face.
“And for presenting the award I cordially invite our honorable ‘Shyam Prakash’, the president of ‘International Association of Dance’ ”
Shyam Prakash woke up from his seat, grabbed his crutches and walked towards the stage.
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