From a Calcutta brothel to a New York university

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" Born into Brothels " was a documentary produced by an Amma devotee, mentioned

Amma on credits at end of film.

 

 

From a Calcutta brothel to a New York university

 

By Salim Rizvi

New York

 

 

Born into a brothel in the Indian city of Calcutta, Avijit Halder's life has

undergone a dramatic transformation.

 

The 20-year-old is currently pursuing a degree at one of the top film schools in

the US.

 

It all started with the filming of an Oscar-winning documentary, Born into

Brothels, which dealt with the lives of the children of Indian sex workers.

 

Avijit Halder was one of eight children of sex workers who featured in the 2004

documentary film, co-directed by Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman.

 

full article:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8456643.stm