“Child Bride to CEO: Kalpana Saroj’s Real-Life Rags to Riches Story”
Kalpana Saroj: From 12-Year-Old Child Bride to $112M Business Icon
Born into a Dalit family in Roperkheda village, Maharashtra, in 1961, Kalpana Saroj was once considered “untouchable” by society. Today, she is a self-made millionaire, Chairperson of Kamani Tubes, and a beacon of courage for millions of Indian women.
Kalpana’s childhood was marked by extreme caste discrimination and poverty. At just 12 years old, she was forced into marriage and sent to live in a Mumbai slum. She faced domestic abuse, isolation, and humiliation every day.
With her father’s support, she escaped that toxic marriage and returned home. But society wasn’t kind to a young girl who had defied tradition. At 16, she attempted suicide, believing her life had no worth.
But that moment became a turning point.
🔥 Kalpana Saroj’s Fight for Survival:
- Took up a job in a garment factory to support her family.
- Took government loans meant for backward castes and started her own tailoring business.
- Later expanded into furniture manufacturing, and then real estate.
- Her boldest move: reviving Kamani Tubes, a sick company, and turning it into a profitable enterprise.
💼 Her Rise as an Entrepreneur:
- Became the CEO of Kamani Tubes Ltd. against all odds.
- Today worth over ₹100 Crore, employing hundreds of workers.
- Received the Padma Shri in 2013 for her contribution to trade and industry.
Kalpana’s journey proves that your beginning doesn’t define your end. She once said:
“Don’t wait for others to support you. Be your own hero.”
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