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Sudha Chandran Credits Jaipur Foot for Her Journey to International Stardom

Veteran actor and dancer Sudha Chandran, in an old video, credited the Jaipur Foot prosthetic for enabling her to become an international celebrity. She expressed deep gratitude to its inventor, Dr. P. K. Sethi, and to the state of Rajasthan for her success. Chandran, who lost her leg in a young age accident, hopes to help erase the stigma attached to words like "handicapped" and "disabled". Her inspiring real-life story was depicted in the film 'Nache Mayuri', and she gained immense TV popularity for her antagonist role as Ramola Sikand.

Key Points: Sudha Chandran: Jaipur Foot Made Me an International Celebrity

  • Credits Jaipur Foot for her fame
  • Thanks Dr. P. K. Sethi and Rajasthan
  • Aims to remove stigma around disability
  • Lost leg young, returned to dance
  • Iconic TV role as Ramola Sikand
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When Sudha Chandran credited her 'Jaipur Foot' for being an international celebrity

Veteran actor Sudha Chandran credits the Jaipur Foot prosthetic and Dr. P. K. Sethi for her successful career as an international celebrity and dancer.

When Sudha Chandran credited her 'Jaipur Foot' for being an international celebrity
"Today Sudha Chandran has become an international celebrity thanks to the Jaipur Foot. - Sudha Chandran"

Mumbai, March 24

Veteran actor-dancer Sudha Chandran, in an old video shared by Lehren TV, spoke about her journey and credited the Jaipur Foot for her attaining the status of an international celebrity.

Speaking at an old event in the video shared by Lehren TV, she said, "Today Sudha Chandran has become an international celebrity thanks to the Jaipur Foot. Thanks to Dr. P. K. Sethi. I am what I am because of Rajasthan. And my humble thanks to you."

She further added, "In a materialistic world like this, people still have the time for social service. And I am so happy that I am contributing, to a very small extent, to such a large cause."."

The actor stated that she hopes to remove the stigma attached to disability.

"I would like to try to erase this word, handicap, disabled, from the dictionary. But for this, your support, your love, will always be with me," she added.

For the uninitiated, Sudha Chandran lost her leg in a tragic accident at a very young age, following which she was fitted with the Jaipur Foot, a prosthetic that enabled her to return to dancing and acting.

Her inspiring journey was depicted in the film Nache Mayuri, where she portrayed her own story.

On television, she became extremely popular for her role as Ramola Sikand in the thriller show Kahin Kisi Roz.

She was loved for her style statement and also her bindi art in the show where she essayed the role of an antagonist.

- IANS

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Rohit P
This is the kind of news we need more of. Not just a celebrity story, but a story of human spirit and Indian ingenuity. The Jaipur Foot team deserves a Bharat Ratna for their service.
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Aman W
Grew up watching her as Ramola Sikand! She was iconic. To think she danced with a prosthetic limb... mind-blowing. Her grace on screen was unmatched. True legend.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in rehabilitation, this is profoundly moving. The Jaipur Foot's affordability and functionality is a global model. Sudha Chandran using her platform to destigmatize disability is so important.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while her journey is inspiring, I wish the article talked more about the ongoing challenges for people with disabilities in India regarding accessibility and societal attitudes. Her success is exceptional, but the everyday struggle for many remains.
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Nisha Z
Nache Mayuri was my childhood! We watched it in school. She taught a whole generation that no obstacle is too big. And she's right, we need to change our language - 'divyang' is a better term than 'disabled'. More power to her!

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