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Shakir lives in a slum in south-Delhi’s Okhla. According to Okhla Times, Shakir has been offered a job worth Rs 8.5 lakh per annum. Till now he used to sell biryani in Jamia Nagar.
Compared to the hero of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’
Shakir is now being described as a real-life ‘slumdog millionaire’. After many years of running a biryani business, he has landed a high-paying job. His courage and determination enabled him to make a mark in life just like the hero of the Oscar-winning film.
Shakir’s road was never easy
Shakir’s road to success was not easy. His dream could not have come true without the help of ‘Aseem Asha’ Foundation. It is a registered non-profit charitable trust. AAF director Asim Usman described Shakir as a shy boy. His goal was to get a quality education and make a mark in life, says Usman.
Usman said that the NGO continuously helped Shakir with money. The foundation paid the fees of an MBA when he was admitted to Amity. Thus Shakir completed his education. The good thing is that now Shakir has got a job. Soon he will start a new innings with an annual salary package of Rs 8 lakh 50 thousand.