I was born in a poor family, a lower middle class family. My

Host: The room was quiet, the soft light from the lamp casting a warm, inviting glow across the space. Outside, the world had settled into the calm of the evening, the distant sounds of the city barely audible. Jeeny sat at the table, her fingers lightly tracing the edge of her cup, deep in thought. Jack, standing by the window, gazed out at the darkened world, his posture relaxed, but his mind clearly absorbed in contemplation. There was a peaceful stillness between them, as if the conversation was about to take on a deeper meaning.

Jeeny: (breaking the silence, her voice soft but reflective) “I came across something by Anupam Kher today that really made me think. He said, ‘I was born in a poor family, a lower middle class family. My father was a clerk in the forest department. I was very bad at studies. I was not very good at sports, also.’ What do you think about that?”

Jack: (pauses, his voice thoughtful) “It’s a pretty humble statement, isn’t it? Kher is openly admitting to starting from a place of limitations, in both academics and sports. But it’s not just about the things he wasn’t good at—it’s about the context of his background and how it shaped who he became. Even with all those early challenges, he was able to turn his life around, which is an inspiring reminder that your beginnings don’t define your outcome.”

Jeeny: (nodding slowly) “Exactly. It’s about how you respond to your circumstances. So often, people get caught up in where they come from or the struggles they’ve faced, and they use that as an excuse not to pursue their dreams. But Kher is saying, despite his early difficulties, he didn’t let them dictate the rest of his life. It’s a reminder that success is often more about determination and resilience than it is about where you start.”

Host: The stillness in the room deepened as Jeeny’s words sank in. Jack turned slightly toward her, his expression softening as he considered the implications of Kher’s message. Outside, the world had quieted, but inside, the conversation was taking on a new depth—a reflection on the power of resilience and the importance of not letting limitations define us.

Jack: (his voice quieter now, more reflective) “I think it’s also about how we perceive our limitations. It’s easy to see the things we’re not good at and think they’re obstacles that we can’t overcome. But Kher is showing us that it’s not about being good at everything—it’s about finding what you’re passionate about and working for it, no matter what your starting point is.”

Jeeny: (smiling gently) “Yes, and that’s the key—resilience. It’s not about being perfect from the start or excelling at everything. It’s about finding your own path and fighting for it. Kher’s story shows that the most important thing is perseverance, the willingness to keep going even when things are difficult, even when it seems like you’re not naturally good at anything. Success comes when you stay determined.”

Jack: (nodding slowly) “Right. And that’s the kind of mindset that can change lives. We can’t control where we start, but we can control how we respond. We can choose to fight against the limitations and use them as fuel to grow, rather than let them define who we are. Self-belief is what gives us the power to break through those obstacles.”

Jeeny: (gently) “Exactly. It’s about believing in yourself, even when the world doesn’t see your potential. Kher didn’t have a clear path laid out for him, but he worked hard to carve one. And that’s something anyone can do, regardless of their background or their struggles.”

Host: The quiet in the room grew deeper as their conversation settled into something meaningful. Outside, the world continued its peaceful rhythm, but inside, there was a sense of clarity. Jeeny and Jack had uncovered the truth that success is not determined by where we start or by the challenges we face, but by our ability to persevere and keep pushing forward. No matter how limited the circumstances, we have the power to change our own lives with determination and resilience.

Jack: (smiling softly) “It’s a reminder that our starting point doesn’t define our journey. The only thing that really matters is how we choose to move forward.”

Jeeny: (nodding warmly) “Yes, it’s about choosing your own path, no matter how difficult the road may seem. When you keep going, you create your own future.”

Host: The world outside had grown quiet, but inside, Jeeny and Jack had found a deeper understanding—that no matter where we come from or what challenges we face, we always have the power to shape our own lives. Kher’s story is a testament to the fact that success is about resilience, self-belief, and the determination to keep going, even when it seems impossible. The night continued to unfold outside, but inside, the room felt full of hope, a quiet reminder that our limitations do not define us—our actions do.