Open UP: # 30

 “Don’t make me smile. My teeth are not good :)” “I think they are beautiful. What is your favorite color?” “I like anything pink. I have a whole set of barbies, all pink, at home. Pink is so cool.” #OpenUP Click here to Like us on facebook

ART KARAT, Asha & The Raasleela Collection

She is the go to person when any top bollywood director wants some authentic jewellery to be designed for his film. Her creations have adorned several royal napes and she designed jewellery for some of the world’s most beautiful women including Lady Diana and Aishwarya Rai. She launched her line in 1988, a time when…

Open UP: # 29

“I worked in a glass factory in Saudi Arabia for 20 years. It was a tiresome job as I had to stand for 10 hours everyday. Though it was a world class facility and everything was computerized, I developed health problems. I saved some money and put both my kids through college. My first kid…

Open UP: # 28

“I am deep sea pearl diver. I used to dive with a clip on my nose and these heavy stones on my feet to pull me down for collecting pearls much before all the technology came. I was also a body builder, professional wrestler, boxer, model, actor, dancer, traveller, truth seeker, singer, painter, artist, sculptor,…

Open UP: # 27

“I have a dance exam today and I am ready.” #OpenUP

Open UP: # 26

“We take care of the music system and manage the sound. We ensure that there is no interruption. We look forward to a great show.”“What are the cons about your job?”“We have to wait till the end and pack up after the act.” “What are the pros?” “We are satisfied it we put up a…

Open UP: # 25

“I used to slip away from school and go playing and my father never found out. He used to be working all the time outside our village. He thought I was really bad at studies. I realized the mistake too late and by then I was being called a failure. I had very few options…

Open UP: # 24

I told her she was very beautiful and asked if I could click her picture. With a wide grin she said, “I know I am pretty. I have acted in several ads and played some roles with Amitabh Bachchan. He calls me the Sweet Lady as I always give him my home made chocolates. “…

Open UP: # 23

“I am 70+. I live with my brother and his family. I work for 10-12 hours a day selling greens.  I make about Rs. 900 (about $20) on a good day. I am not working for money. I work so I am respected.” #OpenUP

Open UP: # 22

“I have to sell 200 of these everyday to survive. My wife is selling balloons on the other side of the street. My son is selling plastic planes. These are only seasonal.” “What do you do once the festival is gone?” “I am a tailor. I go door to door and repair, resize clothes.” #OpenUP…

Open UP: # 21

“I am working here for the last 9 years and no one asked anything about me or took my photo!” “What do you do here?” “I am the chef. I make everything that is here on menu and serve fresh.” #OpenUP Subscribe to us for more stories. Follow us on facebook: Hit like!

Open UP: # 20

“Tell me something you are proud of.” “Did you see the fan here? I got it fixed so I need not fan it all the time.  It works brilliantly and reduces my effort and saves time.” “I am an inventor. Want a kebab?” #OpenUP