In 2012, I joined Pratyek. Through a circus-based learning program led by an Austrian mentor, I discovered something powerful: confidence. What started as balancing and juggling slowly became leadership, discipline, and self-belief.
Circus was no longer entertainment. It became my voice.
From the Margins to the World Stage
In 2015, I had the honor of sharing my journey at the United Nations, aligning my story with the Sustainable Development Goals. Standing there, I realised something important:
Children from slums are not voiceless. They are unheard.
Over the years, I have engaged with leaders and change makers — from Yuvraj Singh in discussions around youth empowerment, to contributing to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan alongside Sachin Tendulkar, and advocating for disability inclusion in conversations with Lilly Singh.
Each experience strengthened my belief: Real change must begin at the grassroots.
Why we Founded Socus Art
While speaking about child rights, I began reflecting deeply on my own childhood. I understood my struggles differently — not as personal failures, but as systemic gaps. I saw the same reality in other children living in slum and migrant communities.
That is why I founded Socus Art – Circus Art for Social Change.
Socus Art stands for advocacy, creativity, and children’s voice. It combines social awareness with circus arts to build confidence, leadership, and critical thinking among marginalized children. We work in New Delhi and Mumbai, transforming performance into purpose.
