Why Should I Be Hungry

This story is about a poor ten-year-old boy, Salman, who lived with his mother in a Katchi Abadi after his father died when he was six. His mother was a hardworking woman who worked as a domestic servant in the city to support them. One day, a man known as Ustadji met Salman and gave him 5 rupees, which made him very happy. Ustadji also offered him a job at his house, promising a salary of Rs. 500 per month. Who is this man, and what job will he give Salman? Will Salman be able to help his mother by earning money? What will make Salman sad, and why does he want to return to his humble hut? Read this thought-provoking story that exposes a harsh reality of our society.