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Pune's famous 'warrior Ajji' hits the streets again

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Published : May 7, 2021, 3:27 PM IST

'Warrior Ajji' became a star on social media for her lathi-Kathi skills on the streets of Pune. Many personalities extended help including then Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, actor Riteish Deshmukh, Sonu Sood and Neha Kakkar.

Pune's famous 'warrior Ajji' again displays lathi skills on streets
Pune's famous 'warrior Ajji' again displays lathi skills on streets

Pune: Last year, a video of 85-year-old Shantabai Pawar alias Ajji, who was making a living by performing lathi-Kathi on the streets, went viral and put the spotlight on her.

Many personalities extended help including then Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, actor Riteish Deshmukh, Sonu Sood and Neha Kakkar.

But the Ajji was seen once again performing lathi skills on the streets apparently after she ran out of funds.

Ajji has a huge family and she is responsible for over a dozen grandchildren.

"I have started performing lathi on the streets again so that my grandchildren do not have to sleep empty stomach. I am requesting others who want to help me now," she added

Ajji became a star on social media for her lathi-Kathi skills on the streets.

Seeing Ajji's art, many offer help.

"I received funds after the video went viral. But from all that money, I have repaid the debts of relatives.

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ALSO READ: India's first pediatric 'Covid Care Centre' will be set up at NESCO, Mumbai

Pune: Last year, a video of 85-year-old Shantabai Pawar alias Ajji, who was making a living by performing lathi-Kathi on the streets, went viral and put the spotlight on her.

Many personalities extended help including then Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, actor Riteish Deshmukh, Sonu Sood and Neha Kakkar.

But the Ajji was seen once again performing lathi skills on the streets apparently after she ran out of funds.

Ajji has a huge family and she is responsible for over a dozen grandchildren.

"I have started performing lathi on the streets again so that my grandchildren do not have to sleep empty stomach. I am requesting others who want to help me now," she added

Ajji became a star on social media for her lathi-Kathi skills on the streets.

Seeing Ajji's art, many offer help.

"I received funds after the video went viral. But from all that money, I have repaid the debts of relatives.

.

ALSO READ: India's first pediatric 'Covid Care Centre' will be set up at NESCO, Mumbai

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