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Whisper of mountains
In the rugged Aravali region of Rajasthan, Tilak, a 40- year-old tea stall owner, struggles to make ends meet after losing his wife four years ago. His 12-year-old son, Ragu, a mute and sensitive boy, studies in class 5 and shares an unspoken bond with the surrounding mountains. While Tilak dreams of economic growth boost by relentless mining, Ragu feels the pain of nature's destruction. His love for the mountains fuels a quiet rebellion, when he starts planting trees wherever he can, hoping to heal the scars of destruction.
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In the rugged Aravali region of Rajasthan, Tilak, a 40- year-old tea stall owner, struggles to make ends meet after losing his wife four years ago. His 12-year-old son, Ragu, a mute and sensitive boy, studies in class 5 and shares an unspoken bond with the surrounding mountains. While Tilak dreams of economic growth boost by relentless mining, Ragu feels the pain of nature's destruction. His love for the mountains fuels a quiet rebellion, when he starts planting trees wherever he can, hoping to heal the scars of destruction.
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Written By:Jigar Nagda
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