Khorsheed Damania fell in love with her cousin when he was looking after her as she was bed-ridden with typhoid. After her husband’s death, she managed the family with Rs 175 salary as a school teacher.
On India’s 69th year of Independence, here’s the amazing story of the Damania family. From Gone with the Wind to Sholay and now Kung Fu Panda, the Damanias’ love for films and music almost runs parallel with independent India’s history.
Here’s the story of a nation, told by its different generations.
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