A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Former tiffin boy Ram Mohammad Thomas has just got twelve questions correct on a TV quiz show to win one billion rupees. But he is brutally slung in prison on suspicion of cheating. Because how can a kid from the slums know who Shakespeare was, unless he is pulling a fast one.
In the order of the questions on the show, Ram tells us which amazing adventures in his street-kid life gave him the answers. From orphanages to brothels, gangsters to beggar-masters, and into the homes of Bollywood's rich and famous, Ram's story is brimming with the chaotic comedy, heart-stopping tragedy and tear-inducing joyousness of modern India.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Vivid tales of a Mumbai street kid’s extraordinary life.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories of resilience and the vibrant chaos of life in India's slums, this book is a delightful read. Ram's life journey offers a raw yet humorous perspective, capturing the heartache and hope that define modern India. It's a captivating blend of adventure, tragedy, and laughter that stays with you long after the last page.
