Imtiyaz Ansari
“That day changed my life. I saw a photographer clicking pictures and was instantly captivated. When I held a camera for the first time – a Canon 77D-I knew I wanted to become a photographer. The photographer guided me on the basics, and my passion for photography grew from there.” Imtiyaz arrived in Mumbai in […]
Prabhat Akurlekar
Prabhat’s journey with Abhyudaya began in 2012, and he fondly recalls Hastantaran. “Every year, we were assigned different mentors. During my time at Abhyudaya, I had four mentors. Each of them shared their knowledge and experience with me, but the one I connected with the most was my first mentor, Sujeet Nadkarni.” The son of […]
Ruchita Sail
“I always say that Abhyudaya was the turning point of my life. It played a crucial role in keeping me motivated and guiding my journey. One of my happiest moments was when I was invited back to teach a dance to the junior Sitaras for their Hastantaran performance. It was a proud moment for me, […]
Hrithik Manave
“The mentoring sessions were awesome. All my mentors shared their knowledge and experiences, encouraging me to balance studies and sports. When I was in class 10, my mentor taught me that if I don’t understand a topic, I should look it up YouTube to learn it quickly.” Hrithik’s journey with Abhyudaya began in 2011. Coming […]
Pratiksha Jadhav
Pratiksha’s journey with Abhyudaya began in 2010. A shy girl with low confidence, she is now a successful sales professional at Aditya Birla Capital. Coming from a Marathi medium school, Pratiksha found it difficult to speak in English. She credits Abhyudaya’s classes for her improved English. Alongside academics, she also learnt Kathak, drawing, singing, and […]
Ninad Waingankar
Ninad joined Abhyudaya in 2012 when he was in Year 7. At the time, he was excelling academically and enjoying school life. “Abhyudaya broadened my perspective and made me realise that life extends far beyond the walls of a classroom. Despite having to wake up early on Sundays, weekend classes with activities such as communication, […]
Swati Mahadev Pakhare
Swati joined Abhyudaya in 2010 as an introverted child who preferred to stay on her own. Swati’s mother is a homemaker, and her younger brother works as a nurse at Sahyadri Hospital. The regular classes and sessions became a safe space that helped her open up and express herself. She learnt classical music and computers—opportunities […]
Manisha Jadhav
A Sitara since 2008, our very first batch Current role: Assistant Manager, RBL Bank Manisha, the daughter of an auto-rickshaw driver and a domestic worker, is a shining example of resilience and determination. “I believe every student is a scholar with hidden talents. They just need support and a little push to shine. I was lucky […]
Praffull Sakpal
Praffull comes from a single-parent home and benefited from the yoga, English and computer classes provided by Abhyudaya. He was a bright student but was uncertain about his career path. “Abhyudaya played a key role in helping me decide on my academic path and career. After my graduation, while I was waiting for my first […]
Dipali Tukaram Kokare
“Abhyudaya has been a beautiful turning point in my life, like a gentle hand guiding me toward the light when I didn’t even know I needed it. It didn’t just support my education; it helped me grow into the person I am today, more confident, capable, and full of hope.” As the eldest daughter in […]