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Season 1 of our first original series that brings you stories of neurodivergent and disabled people from across the spectrum.
It was mid-2022. Aditi and Aalap had just discovered their neurodivergent identities, and were speaking to other neurodivergent individuals and their caregivers to better understand ways to take up space.
A team member suggested turning the entire journey into a series so that it could help other late-discovered neurodivergents on their paths to self-acceptance and love. And that's how 'Alag Hain Kam Nahi' was born, an ode to the international #DifferentNotLess disability movement.
Shot May through August, 2022, the series spotlights the richly varied lives of six neurodivergent and disabled individuals, and invites viewers on a journey illuminating the vibrant experiences of its protagonists, effectively challenging societal perspectives on neurodivergence and disability.
Meet Nehal Tiwari, a Mumbai-based analyst and stone painter. Diagnosed with autism at two, Nehal's story is a testament to the benefits of early intervention and community support.
Meet Savitri Gupta, IIT Bombay's first visually impaired female Ph.D. student. Savitri is a human rights researcher and advocates for orphan and disabled communities.
Meet Vir Kapoor, a17-year-old coder, baker, and aspiring model. Diagnosed with autism at age 2, Vir welcomes us into his world of Meccano, puzzles, robotics, and music.
Meet Risshan Patil, a 16-year-old autistic musician-singer diagnosed at two-and-a-half years old, Risshan has been singing and dancing since a very early age, and was a member of the Six Pack Band 2.0 by Yashraj films.
Meet Aarti Nagarkar, a 35-year-old autistic woman and the boss woman at Cafe Arpan. She sings, draws, loves Jimmy Fallon, and enjoys hosting people at her cafe.
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