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Oscar Nominated Anuja Star Sajda Pathan, A 9-Year-Old Child Labourer Rescued From Streets
Sajda Pathan, the 9-year-old star of the Oscar-nominated short film Anuja, has a story that mirrors the resilience and hope of her character. Rescued from child labour by the Salaam Baalak Trust, an NGO founded to support street children, Sajda’s life transformed from the harsh realities of Delhi’s slums to the global spotlight.
Sajda Pathan, the 9-year-old star of the Oscar-nominated short film Anuja, has a story that mirrors the resilience and hope of her character. Rescued from child labour by the Salaam Baalak Trust, an NGO founded to support street children, Sajda’s life transformed from the harsh realities of Delhi’s slums to the global spotlight.
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