The Enthusiasm — A Real Story of a Bike Captain

Hello there, I was looking forward to this special feature for many days now. I could not stop myself from presenting this real life story of a bike driver, who completed his Bachelors in Commerce working part-time to reach his target. That target that will take him to a bright galaxy, laden with happiness, creativity & opportunities to explore in the field of short film making & documentaries.

A young dynamic individual who has a full right to paint the wall of his ambition. A regular conversation created a synergy, that amazed me. Never did I expect that I would get a chance to have such a wonderful conversation which I thoroughly enjoyed as a pillion rider. He works daily 10am-5pm as a sales staff with a reputed electronic good store in Hyderabad & clocks extra hours as a bike captain.

The way he spoke to me clearly showed the potential this soul had, just waiting for that opportunity. He asked me what I did for a living & would I be interested to write something in the future if ever he gets into short-film making, to which I politely said YES. Somebody like me who works 9Am-6Pm, getting to interact & share so much was worth undertaking the trip from office to home. He told me that he wants to buy a go pro & a good camera with his present job, as a part of the strategy, followed by mini script & content. I often wonder people who deserve so much are devoid of valuable infrastructure while others just lavishly spend & rejoice each & every moment. The 1 hour ride disclosed the entire book of his objectives.

He always tells me how extraordinary this ride was for him which he had never experienced in these 3 months. I try to clear his doubts & promised him to write him a good script for free- haha. Hopes & despair go hand in hand but for few selected lot Hope is the Dope, that keeps the human alive.

• Pramod Sharma, Hyderabad.