It was last month, when a viral video featuring an 85 year old female street performer, showcasing her martial-arts skills caught the attention of Sonu Sood.
The actor, know infamous for his humanitarian work, promised to work to build a martial arts school for the lady – after getting inspired from her zeal to go out and work at her age.
Turns out, a month later, Sonu Sood did in fact keep his promise.
A new school has been inaugurated on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi for the 85-year old Shanta Balu Pawar who got infamous with the honorific internet-name- ‘Warrior Aaji’, after her viral video.
Aaji is now set to teach young boys and girls the art of self-protection and self-defence.
In a video Aaji can be seen expressing her gratitude while thanking Sonu for enabling a new life for her. She has named the school – ‘Sonu Sood Martial Arts School’, as a form of ‘thank you’ for him.
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“This dream of my mine has been fulfilled by Sonu. I have named my school after him. I am very thankful to him,” News18 quotes her as saying.
Yogesh Dattatray Sasane – who cooperated to provide and arrange for the space after he was approached by the volunteers of Nirmitee, was quoted as saying the following by The Indian Express:
“The existing premises of Savali Foundation is for recreational and development activities for women, such as karate, yoga, teaching, parlor training, and computer classes. I proposed that I will give the open space to her for free, and the help from Sonu Sood goes directly to Aaji.”
Another life sorted out, thanks to Sonu Sood.
Way to go, Mr. Sood!