Parvez
Parvez

Journey with BTL: Since October 2016

I am Parvez Khan, born in Dharavi  and still live with my family here. I am third in a line of five siblings. During my Pre Undergraduate/ High School I decided to take up a job due to weak financial background, when I enrolled for graduation I have to quit working due to clash in timing. My love for language especially English led or motivated me to work with Be The Local Tours.

I use to see foreigner visiting factories, small houses and narrow alleys in Dharavi “ why do they come to dharavi was a question that come to my mind” now on the tour I realised foreigner see dharavi much more than a near slum. “People living in congested condition work hard to earn a living and are content.