The Inspiring Story Of Bhopal's First Female Auto Driver

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Talat Jahan went from surviving a traumatic marriage to making a living from a male-dominated field. Here's her story.  Thanks to ActionAid India for the footage.

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00:00My in-laws started harassing me.

00:20They used to beat me up.

00:22They were asking for Rs. 1 lakh, a bossing machine, a fridge and a motorcycle.

00:52The case started with Gaurav.

01:08I didn't intend to do it.

01:10My mother started beating me up.

01:12She told me to get up and stand on my feet.

01:22The case started with Shivraj Singh Chauhan.

01:31Shivraj Singh Chauhan was the Chief Minister.

01:34He told me that he would take me to Vidhan Sabha Bhavan.

01:37But the gear wire was broken.

01:40So, I couldn't take him.

01:42Shivraj Singh Chauhan was the Chief Minister.

01:46When I used to take an auto, people used to look at me and make fun of me.

01:52People used to ask me if I didn't have a brother at home.

01:57They used to harass me.

02:00They wouldn't let me ride an auto.

02:16Shivraj Singh Chauhan was the Chief Minister of India.

02:21He was the Chief Minister for the first time.

02:25He was a big shot.

02:29He used to take me to Vidhan Sabha Bhavan.

02:32He was a big shot.

02:35He used to take me to Vidhan Sabha Bhavan.

02:39I used to be harsh.

02:41I never used to talk to anyone.

02:43Now, I talk to everyone.

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