Vijay Barse
Vijay Barse (born 1945)[1] is a social worker from Nagpur, India. He founded Slum Soccer, an organisation which uplifts underprivileged children through football.[2]
Vijay Barse | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1945 Nagpur, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Known for | Slum Soccer |
Career
Barse worked as a sports teacher in Hilsop College, Nagpur. In 2001, he founded the Slum Soccer organisation after spotting a couple of underprivileged children playing with a makeshift football, inspiring him to start a soccer club. He established the Krida Vikas Sanstha Nagpur (KSVN) with his wife, Ranjana Barse, and son, Abhijeet Barse.[3]
Vijay Barse's story was also unveiled in 1st episode of TV show Satyameva Jayate which was hosted by Bollywood superstar Amir Khan.
References
- "Honoured to have Amitabh Bachchan play my role in 'Jhund': Vijay Barse". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 2018-09-30. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
- "Amitabh Bachchan meets social worker Vijay Barse for character insights". mid-day. 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
- "Ghetto superstars in the making?". Hindustan Times. 2009-09-02. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
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