SONG IN HER HEAD IS FOR THE HEART
She was seven years old when the Kargil war broke out in 1999. Blessed with a sweet voice,
Palak Muchhal would sing her heart out at Indore's shops. She raised * 25,000 for the martyrs
families. Now 21, she's still on song, touching hearts in more ways than one,
Her charity shows for 'Save Little Hearts' have helped 572 children so far. And there are 621
more on her immediate waiting list. Those close to her say she has spent over Rs 2.5 crore for
the treatment of these kids.
What set her off on this path? "While passing through a busy road one day, I saw a group of
poor kids loitering aimlessly
. That's when the idea of helping them flashed in my mind." says
Palak. Opportunity knocked three years ago when teachers of a local school approached her for a
charity show to raise funds for
poor student, Lokesh Puri who was suffering from a congenital
heart defect
. Palak agreed. She performed in the busy Rajwada area of Indore, on a stage made
of trolleys. "I collected Rs 55,000, enough for Lokesh's treatment."
District Child Welfare & Women Development Officer Vishal Nadkarni, who is also nodal officer
for heart operations in government hospitals
, says Palak has indeed happily sponsored some
operations set up by them.
Palak also works as a bridge for an NGO run by film actor Salman Khan.
An Indore-based cardiac surgeon, Dr Manish Porwal, says Palak's contribution has been significant
"It's due to her efforts that many poor kids could be treated at some of the big hospitals of the
country."
Along the way she's earned the gratitude of parents such as Nazma, mother of six-year-old
Moinuddin. "I lost all hope when a local hospital refused to treat my son who had four holes in
his heart. Palak entered my life as an angel when she came forward to bear the costs through
the NGO."
Noted activist Dr Anil Bhandari says, "Palak's heart truly beats for poor children. She has set an
example. Being young is no bar when it comes to working for a good cause."


Fill in the blanks with one word only.
Palak Munchal has an unshakeable a)——————————- to sing for poor children
with b)—————————— ailments. Her c)——————————- has been significant
in the d)—————————- of these children in big hospitals.


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