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A topper whose toes did all the scoring

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Ballari, KARNATAKA  :

Mustafa, who got 80 per cent in II PU and emerged a topper in Veerashaiva college, near Ballari city.
Mustafa, who got 80 per cent in II PU and emerged a topper in Veerashaiva college, near Ballari city.

Mustafa did the unbelievable; he used his toes to write the II PU exams

Getting 80 per cent in II PU may not be a remarkable feat today, but it is extraordinary indeed when it has been achieved by a student without both hands. Writing with his toes, Mustafa emerged the topper in Veerashaiva College near Ballari city.

Son of Dasgir Sab, a lorry driver, and Maqbul Banu of Kolagal village, Mustafa (18) was born disabled. He is the second of three siblings and the only one who is disabled in his family.

Rejects assistance

Practice made this studious boy perfect. For the PU exam, Mustafa rejected all assistance extended to the disabled. “Neither did I take any assistance to write the exam, nor did I take exemption for writing language papers,” he said.

His score card reads: 93 in Kannada, 70 in English, 82 in history, 60 in economics, 86 in political science and 83 in social studies. “I have applied for re-evaluation of the economics paper,” he said.

K. Gadilingappa, his teacher, has been his friend, philosopher and guide. “I was transferred to Kolagal around six years ago, and I was astonished and proud to see that Mustafa was independent and faced challenges on his own. Seeing his self-confidence and positive attitude, I helped him get a scholarship for the disabled and gave him moral support to motivate him,” Mr. Gadilingappa said.

Mustafa, who had secured 74 per cent in his SSLC exams, said: “I want to become an IAS officer and serve the country.”

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / A. Ahiraj / Ballari – May 27th, 2016

Abbas-Mustan finally get Big B on board

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In a career spanning two decades, Abbas-Mustan, the filmmaking duo known for their brand of racy thrillers, have never worked with Amitabh Bachchan. But that’s going to change with their next. 

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Mirror has learnt that the directors have convinced Big B to feature in their upcoming thriller, which will have an ensemble cast. While speculations are rife about them taking the Racefranchise forward, the brothers’ next will be a dark murder mystery, with Bachchan in the lead.

A source close to the development said, “Mr. Bachchan had several script narrations with Abbas-Mustan. He has really liked the premise and is figuring out his schedule to accommodate this film.” When contacted, Abbas confirmed the news saying, “It’s true, we met Mr. Bachchan and he found the script fantastic. Along with him, there will be four more actors – two male and two female leads. We’ll be casting them soon.”

When quizzed on Bachchan’s role, Mustan revealed, “It’s a positive character, he plays a man with several children. Then a murder draws him into an intriguing mystery.” Will this film also mark the debut of Abbas’ son Mustafa?

“We keep telling him that we are ready to launch him, but he says he doesn’t want to start off with us. Mustafa wants to make his own mark without our support,” Abbas said.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / Times of India / Home> Entertainment / by Ankur Pathak, Mumbai Mirror / March 10th, 2014