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Usha Chaumar: When a manual scavenger became an inspiration

Usha worked as a manual scavenger for several decades. The horrific job not just made her an “untouchable” but severely affected her life as well. The job made her feel so dirty that she could not even have her daily meal after returning from her daily job. But today Usha has completely transformed her life and has become the president of a reputed NGO. This short documentary is about the positive change in her life.

  • Shreya Pareek
    Director
  • Shreya Pareek
    Writer
  • Shreya Pareek
    Producer
  • Usha Chaumar
    Key Cast
  • Vishwas Pareek
    Camera
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Web / New Media
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 9, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    375 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Shreya Pareek

Shreya Pareek is a development journalist who has extensively written on rural, social and development issues with a focus on positive news. Her stories have actually created on the ground impact. She is also a TEDx speaker and currently writing a book on rural innovations and making short documentaries on some of the most inspirational and unsung women of India.

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