Middle-aged city couple clears SSC, 21-year-old son overjoyed
Mumbai: After nearly three decades of wait, Vinod More (51) and wife Sadhna Dhotre (43) cleared their SSC board exams, scoring 41% and 55.4%, respectively —a dream they once thought was out of reach.Both had dropped out after Class 7.
Sadhna lost her parents young and moved from Raigad to Vikhroli, where she struggled with a new school system and eventually left education behind. Vinod, born and raised in Mumbai, left school to pursue his passion for painting. The couple married, raised a family, and worked tirelessly—Sadhna as a domestic worker and Vinod as a driver. Sadhna also cared for her late brother's 2 children along with her own son (now 21), who is working while studying for TYBCom. During the Covid-19 pandemic, a friend told Sadhna about a nearby night school. Encouraged, the couple enrolled and, over three years, completed Class 8, 9 and 10—all while working full time. Vinod continued studying even through spinal issues. Their son was overjoyed. "We've always dreamed of opening a hotel. I think that will be our next step," said Sadhna. — Aaliyah Berchman
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