The Incredible Story Of A Ragpicker Who Went On To Become An Award Winning Photographer
At the age of 11, Vicky ran away from home and ended up as a ragpicker at a railway station in Delhi, India. Rescued by an NGO, Vicky got his hands on a camera and found his calling. In this story, Vicky shares his journey from life on the streets, to his life as a celebrated and internationally acclaimed professional photographer.
By Sadho Ram — 20 Oct 2013, 04:54 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
WATCH: The fascinating story of a ragpicker to an Internationally acclaimed photographer
The homeless boy, who was collecting empty water bottles at New Delhi Railway station till a decade ago, has by now had his photographs exhibited around the world.
Vicky Roy has taken his street dreams to the pinnacle of its reality through the trials and tribulations of being a dhaba-boy and a coolie and fighting against the pain and pathos of grinding poverty, literally with no materialistic possessions except for irresistible aspiration, relentless hard work and determination to live a better life with bright future prospects.
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In spite of having to face battered circumstances that punctuated and paused his life, Vicky continues to inspire thousands of hopeless street-kids to take on their street dreams by overcoming every obstacle in their lives. Today, at the age of 25, he is an accomplished photographer.
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