Srikanth Bolla: Seeing no obstacles

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When Srikanth Bolla was born blind, villagers in his family’s agricultural community advised letting him die. Instead, his parents focused on his education. With his family's support, Srikanth began breaking down every barrier put in his path, even graduating from one of the world’s top-ranked universities. Now an INK Fellow, Srikanth is applying his considerable grit and brainpower-not to mention his charm-to help differently abled individuals integrate into mainstream Indian society.
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ABOUT SRIKANTH BOLLA: Srikanth Bolla
CEO, BOLLANT INDUSTRIES
Srikanth become the first visually challenged student in the country permitted to study science beyond grade 10, after a lot of struggle with the authorities. He went on to start Bollant Industries, an organization that employs uneducated disabled employees to manufacture eco-friendly disposable consumer products and packaging solutions.

[@songslyricswithemotions1131]

whose here after Rajkumar trailer,,, hats off sir🎉🎉🎉

[@Kalraj-fitness]

Me

[@linachandekar7269]

Me

[@sbnerji12555]

Me ❤

[@pradeepshrivastava5818]

Me

[@zarineb6507]

Just saw the movie! Inspiring!

[@goddessvibes08]

IITs don't desrve him. Thanks for giving him a platform MIT

[@happyman6490]

IITs respects talent of everyone but can't afford all those facilities required by visually challenged person. I don't know present scenario but that must be the reason in the past.

[@AadyaKirkinde-wx6qi]

​@@happyman6490 Sir just see the judging criteria of IIT over MIT and all other US universities. They have a holistic approach meanwhile again IIT has selection less than 1%. Due to which all bright minds across all over world choose MIT as first choice.

[@happyman6490]

@@AadyaKirkinde-wx6qi yeah they have better judging criterias than IITs again same thing comes to point IITs don't have much resources to test all the candidates on other criterias it is what it is.

[@happyman6490]

@@AadyaKirkinde-wx6qiso you are preparing for jee ??

[@premsivalingarajah1561]

​@@happyman6490this is an approach of a 3rd world country..if we want to become a developed super power these are the important issues to address..

[@rayyanashraf5927]

Srikanth sir you are kohinoor of India

[@abdullahm.7455]

+Rayyan Ashraf seriously india dont need koh e noor any more thats why they rejected the ownership of koh e noor few days back

[@krishnas7287]

Great complement bro

[@somethingtowatch2859]

Who said he is disabled?? He is "differently abled"!!! Hats off Sir!!!

[@Smart_Soham]

Great👍

[@malateshtalavar1513]

2 min silence for those who unlike this video.. u r great sir..

[@vjking2687]

+Malatesh Talavar ,your right Mr. Those who dislike this video it means they are the Real Blinders ....

[@kashyapvora4197]

fully agreed

[@swapnil_jain1]

Even i was surprised to see 26 dislikes to this most inspiring story i have ever heard.. and see in the end 3 most meaningful take away he has given...

[@user88831]

27 dislikes - They are idiots my friend

[@harishnakra2695]

Malatesh Talavar well said...

[@Canucks_swag]

MIT won the hearts of Indians for giving Srikanth the opportunity to study and succeed.

[@MeganadhaReddy]

Mr. Srikanth, You are true inspiration for generations to come.

[@imad1907]

who all agree with me that bollywood should make biopic of his life?

[@nilankeperera982]

lobby the Indian govt and get this biopic produced

[@RaviManthaauthor]

Something is in the works :-) Watch this space.

[@shivam.maharshi]

+lmaddness I would say hollywood should make it, that would do justice with better direction, music, actors and story. No hate, just my 2 cents.

[@Shrendi]

Bollywood will romanticise his biopic like they did with Dhoni. There will be songs with titles like Pyaar toh Andha Hota Hai (No offense to the great Srikanth)

[@krishnamurthyshetty3958]

Imaddness 8

[@mohidigitalsolutions6439]

Watched the movie yesterday and searched for this speech today. You are amazing. I feel so proud to be your fellow country man.

[@shashankoak9630]

shrikant bhai , As a father of a differently abled child I can feel and see the problems faced by these children.but we are encouraging our only son to develop and grow like a normal child.your talk is truly inspiring ...well done..God bless

[@atulVkota]

my family needs to meet family of Sri.Bolla - Can someone pliz tell me which school in Hyderabad is honorable Mr.Srikant Bolla in this VDO studied till 10th-Standard, we need to immediately contact that school, becoz a similar case in our family needs immediate help from school to complete 10th-Std' in similar very-low-eye-vision case for a boy who lost vision since birth - so pliz ring me or send me details to contact Bolla family - my no to ring is [phone] or e'm: [e-mail]

[@SakshiYadav-lj3ib]

God bless him/ her❤

[@Dileswar_Padhan]

Hope the best for him/her 🙏

[@sameermalik8485]

Now I know why MIT is better than IIT. Plz don't call him blind, he can see better than us.

[@shilpasati3516]

Why do we follow filmstars ... we should follow these kind of people... They are true inspiration ..... Great sir

[@kurt05051987]

Lots of respect, sir! And thank you so much for showing us the way. You're the richest person around. God bless.

[@phaniallu3124]

I was very much impressed and government should recommend for awescar award .even though it is very minute in front of you sir

[@ibknl1986]

He says at the end that " If you stand to do something good you will be the one who will get first benefited as you can see in all my encounters ". What a wonderful line and the way his saw h8s problems as an opportunity. Hats off to youvsir. Loads of respect out of heart. Thanks for sharing.

[@ShantanuSingh-te6mq]

And now we've got to know about this great visionary person; thanks to RajKumar and the crew for the movie and spreading his ambition and dream with us all.

[@TheRamboBeast]

Srikanth, you have my deep respect.

[@vinodm11]

Such Real life stories makes the life worth living, learning and loving

[@pcg8695]

My deepest respect to this gem of a person. He is such an inspiration to everyone!!! It takes a ton of guts and compassion to become what he is now. Salute to you Srikanth ji.

[@AshleyVelasco-eb5kx]

Here after. Watching the movie on his life a great movie and a great man for what he does

[@gmanjun]

People who have eyes have lot of glariness and cloudiness, whereas this person's vision is utmost clear and beautiful. There is lot of new energy in his vision. Regards🌻🌻

[@RobertoCarrillokeytohealth]

Srikanth, your passion and LOVE for humanity is like a river of pure life giving hope to all that are ready to receive it. May the good LORD continue to bless you and give you wisdom and creative power to continue blessing others.

[@JaishreeramCoder]

"When you intend to do something good you will be the first to get benefited"

[@DiamondDolly8888]

Period! I am writing my College Honors Application about Srikanth Bolla! I am grateful for him being an inspiration for many!

[@arvindg8752]

And that's why IITs dont fall under the top 100

[@shivam.maharshi]

IITs don't fall under top 100 because of infrastructure. Believe me I know the because I am studying in one amongst the top 50 universities in US. These guys are not as smart or hardworking as us. But the infrastructure and the access to resources is in abundance making these a better institutes.

[@Msh4566]

​@@shivam.maharshiуσ you means that guy dont have any talent ok. You are as smart than others

[@omkarvidhate986]

Nice excuse

[@BipashaBirendra]

a111L😢😢

[@benefactor4309]

Because they do not contribute anything. Research changes the world

[@madhubhargava5049]

The best inspirational talk ever.

[@satyendra6587]

I read about him on a Quora post, It was so inspirational that I didn't believe it, Googled it and came here!!! I feel very low for myself, despite having no disability I couldn't do anything in my life

[@jair8664]

Salute this brave youth. He has the demonstrated ability to be next President of India ?

[@UdithKumar]

Man you made me cry. Motivated me, boosted me and your are an priceless human being on this planet

[@dr.s.swapnakumar8733]

Great great Srikanth Bolla you are marvellous and inspiring to this mindset of society. 👍👌👋

[@mokdadus]

Impossible is nothing! Respect for this guy.

[@kuntavinikareddy9704]

hats of to u sir,Indian education system needs a person like you sir

[@abdullahm.7455]

seriously indians you are lucky hats off HUGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE RESPECT from PAKISTAN ........... :).......

[@nagendranagu3158]

Abdullah Moeen thank you bro. from ♥

[@gaurisudan4467]

feel proud .... thankyou for the words of wisdom and great motivation ..maybe your success be multiplied tenfold ...god bless

[@anusuyabhattacharyya9580]

Srikanth ji ... An amazingly honest account of your struggles, and you are an inspiration to kids all over.

[@emilshebe]

I just can't unseen it. I find this man very attractive. Probably because of his story or the way he carries himself. Amazing man.

[@serioushamster]

He needs a movie.

[@rajmn1989]

Not he needs a movie. We need a movie.

[@goddessvibes08]

Agreed 👍👍

[@ashish29x.]

movie is coming on 10th of May 2024

[@arumugamsamyvel7328]

A lesson to IIT and all the so called learned souls, all are equal in this society, that was a real eye opener sir 👏👏👏

[@secretaspirant]

I'm speechless....

[@saiputlur]

Great Speech Srkanth Sir, The World Respects you. You again proved that talent has no barriers. You're great inspiration to many

[@tiger1gu20061]

well it simply proves that determination can get you anything. And good intentions always pays. my tributes to a great. and inspiring efforts of Mr. Bolla

[@Nritya-Natya]

This is just fantastic -- BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO

[@aarafaatttt6ix]

World looks up to me and says Srikanth you can do nothing But i look at the world and say I can do anything 💯💘

[@Lucky-wv2dt]

You are deserved million salutes..

[@Bkn848]

If Sri Can't ,who can .May the Almighty be with you always 🙏

[@anbillava]

Oh my god.. What an inspiration

[@viko5723]

I hope people who have disliked this video there r 13 was just a mistake .. if not ... look yourself in mirror .. @ Srikanth bro .. Respect ..

[@MithileshIASAcademy]

Outstanding . Can't express my gratitude towards you.

[@ZindagiJhandwa]

Miracles happens... Hardwork make miracles dude ❤

[@nehasoni_authenticity]

Really great, superb!!

[@ZindagiJhandwa]

and we complain of problems that are nothing in front of obstacles he faced .....salute sir shreekant😍😊😊😊

[@sunnyyadav.9643]

Lot of respect to u sir srikant bolla hats off to u may be u go forward in life...😉😉😉

[@amitdwivedi7836]

You inspired me so much I got back in 8 semester but now I will clear my back and do best work that I can do

[@rahulpardeshi56]

sir I salute you from bottom of my heart,you are my rollemodel

[@guhane1568]

"A man with a true vision"

[@thomasVerghese]

Beautiful inspirational message challenging each of us with or without disability. Thank you Srikanth. Thank you Tata Trusts.

[@manishmalik13]

Great Great Great Shrikant Ji.... I really Truly Inspired By You........ You will prove that " Imposibles gives u to Possible " ...either ur guts to acheive ur possible...... Proud and Glad to be an Indian and see the true Wonders of India.... Jai Hind.... Jai Bharat...

[@ManpreetSingh-kd4jb]

Anyone after movie trailer??

[@adidassonwani2490]

Ys i am

[@syedabdulkhader5368]

Me 🙋‍♂ right after watching the movie trainer..... Truly an inspirational biography

[@rohitmehra87]

Yes

[@kusumakushi9303]

You are truely inspiration for all🙏

[@dhruvaraj.b8967]

Inspiring ... When the whole system was against him, he stood rock solid! RESPECT!!!!

[@dr.shrikantkaushik4519]

shrikanth your achievement and your speech just made me cry.

[@ankesekhar8282]

my standing ovation for your courage .. strength... relay great sreekanth sir

[@rajasekharreddy5984]

Hatsofff srikanth.. u r a great person...many people will gets inspired by u.....

[@akshadapatel1844]

wow its just awesome god bless u n tysm for inspiring me

[@ranjithkumar-md3sz]

He speaks like Dr.Apj Abdul kalam

[@vamsikrishna-en2uf]

Lvvu sir.. u realy great sir..

[@shilpisarkar4802]

Hats off to you..thanks for motivating by your valuable speech

[@senshustudios3175]

Watching you, I realised that I am too stupid, too full of myself and luckier than I deserve to be. Will remember your words whenever I feel like giving up.

[@rajshrirao3510]

Your life story is one of courage, gifting great motivation and inspiration, not only to the differently abled people, but to the humanity in general. You deserve a million salutations 🙏🏼

[@ayankantimukherjee377]

Adoreable person.He is abler than any other guy who can see.those who have vision are myopic but people like him who have no vision are actually visionary. I love u from the bottom of my heart because u stood for the community not for ur individual self.

[@rkgajarla]

NO words to say !!!.A great inspiration.

[@v.2072]

Hats off, respect unblieveable truth man

[@arbainibnuoemar4998]

really inspirational, my representative RESPECT from Indonesia. Thanks for the motivation

[@sanjeevshukla4162]

You are the true diamond of India Srikanth sir although you won't be able to see this but you will one day see this. I am positive about it

[@abhayadav2892]

After movie trailer now I know why they use some funny part in this movie because he enjoying his life with challenge.

[@pvkotecha]

Amazingly inspiring. Life's positive approach is all within... Outside situations can be modified for sure with your will power, honesty and efforts and you have personified this message. May Almighty continue to bless you eternally....

[@krishnas7287]

What a determination willpower persistence.I'm going to change my mindset from now onwards.he's big inspiration to me.

[@chandramouli759]

U r very confident sir superb

[@prajwaltale3840]

such a inspiring talk by Mr.Shrikant sir ..amazing

[@mooglykhan8282]

You desrve to be applaud.. You r great source of inspiration...salute to ur courage...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 May god bless u bro......

[@jyotsnaabhyankar4588]

hats off....salute to you...your blessed...

[@sreelekhareddy5658]

You are great sir......So much to learn from you

[@300_b2--gamer]

Salute to you sir

[@pulak86]

Wow.. Salute, respect and love.

[@rajarao3661]

What an inspiration!

[@amruthaj7398]

Man you really really great.. Kudos to you for bringing your journey.. All the best for your future endeavors..

[@rajeetraz7854]

srikant sir,i am unable describe,how you can inspire me.

[@vjking2687]

I salute You,, You made me tears out... Richness is not from the Money, Its from the Happiness ...

[@user88831]

RESPECT Srikanth, you are great, good luck from Armenia!!!

[@1936srinivasan]

MARVELLOUS. Person is great. His parents are great, the team that made this film is great. The whole world should know this. Best wishes

[@engineeringtech4407]

Srikanth you really great..

[@charanhari758]

HATS OF SIR!!!

[@rohitparthasarathy6671]

Awesome!

[@chethanks7477]

Wonderful inspiration and respect to you, Sir.

[@thematch1]

you are great inspiration sir...i watched many inspirational videos and read stories..but your's was special..a true motivation...may god bless you sir

[@sonjoysengupto]

Your amazing inspirational life story makes me cry, my 12 years old son is challenged with ADHD and allied issues ... I am going to have him listen to you and watch the awesome movie made on your life journey, so he can understand the limitless capabilities of the mind over everything else, I bow in respect to you Sir🙏

[@ashokbhyri1333]

Srikant, Marvelous. You are a Spirit & Inspiration to generation.

[@tiashhossain7534]

bahut khush hoo tomahare liye my brother

[@SHARPEDITS999]

you are like God blessing for us.person like you sir are the pillars for strong india . salute you sir.

[@MrRemixx]

words can't defined u... you are extremely super

[@ChinnaChinnaAasai90skids]

Tears in my eyes. God bless you