Pinki Sonkar, a five-year-old girl from Rampur Dhabahi, India, receives life-changing surgery for her cleft lip through The Smile Train program and Dr. Subodh Kumar Singh.
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Pinki Sonkar, a five-year-old girl from Rampur Dhabahi, India, receives life-changing surgery for her cleft lip through The Smile Train program and Dr. Subodh Kumar Singh.
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Pinki Sonkar, a five-year-old girl from Rampur Dhabahi village in Mirzapur, India, faces daily challenges due to her severe cleft lip. Isolated from her peers and unable to attend school, her life changes when she meets Pankaj, a social worker who connects her with The Smile Train program. The initiative offers free surgeries for children in need. Under the care of Dr. Subodh Kumar Singh at G.S. Memorial Hospital, Pinki undergoes surgery that transforms her life and brings hope to her family.
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- Meet Pinki Sonkar, a girl overcoming adversity in India.
- See the transformative impact of cleft lip surgery.
- Follow the journey of a social worker making a difference.
Did You Know
- Pinki was five years old when the film was made in 2008.
- The film won the 81st Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).
- 8 million free DVDs of the film were distributed in India.
- Pinki tossed the coin at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships.
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Who directed the documentary Smile Pinki?
Smile Pinki was directed by Megan Mylan.
What award did Smile Pinki win?
Smile Pinki won the 81st Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).
What is the main medical procedure featured in Smile Pinki?
The documentary features corrective surgery for cleft lips provided to children in rural India.
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