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What does it take to become a true hero? Watch Satyamev Jayate at 11 a.m. on STAR Plus to find out.

Aamir asks, “What are the qualities required to become a hero? Beautiful face, fit body talent, intelligent mind?” No! Find out what is that quintessential quality only on Satyamev Jayate this Sunday at 11AM on STAR Plus.

People with disabilities have the same zeal and appreciation for life as the rest of us do. They can, and want to, participate in all aspects of life along with the mainstream. But people with disabilities get shunned, doubted, mocked and insulted. Access to public places and buildings is restricted and often impossible. Doors are closed for schooling and employment. India does not appear to be mature enough and understanding enough to recognise people with disabilities for what they are – people.

Shreya Chaturvedi is 11 and exudes an enviable zest for life. Another person with disability is Sai Prasad, who demonstrates similar enthusiasm, and he has taken flight, literally. Software engineer Krishnakant Mane writes poetry in his spare time, and climbs real mountains as well as the virtual ones created by a disabled-unfriendly world. ”