Physics Wallah Founder Alakh Pandey Visits Mumbai Slum to Honor IIT Student Abhishek Sujit Sharma
Mumbai, 23rd July 2024: Many individuals are driven by dreams and determination, forging their paths to success despite facing numerous obstacles. Stories of such triumphs, especially those from young people, set remarkable standards and serve as powerful sources of inspiration. One such story has recently gained widespread attention online, as shared by Physics Wallah’s official Instagram page. The founder of the edtech company, Alakh Pandey, met a student who made an impressive journey from a Mumbai slum to the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).
The series of videos documents Pandey’s visit to the student, Abhishek Sujit Sharma’s, family in their modest Mumbai slum dwelling. In one video, Pandey is seen sharing a meal on a cot while conversing with Sharma’s mother, who recounts her son’s journey. She describes how he used to rest on a chair when tired and even climbed to the rooftop to access WiFi.
In another video, Pandey engages with Sharma’s family about their living conditions, which include a shared common bathroom. He also announced a scholarship of Rs 6,00,000 in recognition of Sharma’s achievement of moving from a slum to IIT Roorkee.
The videos have sparked a wave of admiration in the comments section, with many praising Pandey’s humility and generosity. Comments such as “Alakh sir isn’t just a teacher; he is a legend,” and “This is how reservation should be based—on economic status rather than caste,” reflect the positive reception.
Other users noted Pandey’s down-to-earth nature and expressed pride in Sharma’s accomplishments, with comments like, “Proud of you, masterpiece,” and “He is truly a pure soul.” The videos have accumulated millions of views on social media.
Alakh Pandey’s journey began with his channel, Physics Wallah, which has evolved into a leading educational platform serving over 15 million students worldwide. His company now offers a comprehensive range of online, offline, and hybrid educational services.
