Indian network 93.5 Red FM is back with the second season of its ‘Mumbai ke Asli Heroes’ (Real Heroes of Mumbai) initiative. 

Its first season recognised people essential to keep Mumbai running. These included dabbawalas (the lunchbox deliverers), motormen of local trains and doctorsWhereas.

This time the focus is on individuals who are selflessly making a change to the city’s social fabric.

Prince Tiwari, a Chartered Accountant (CA) who gave up a lucrative job offer and chose to teach street children under a bridge in the city after setting up and NGO, was one of those people to be recognised by the channel.

Tiwari’s NGO, Teresa the Ocean of Humanity Foundation, started with 24 kids five years back and has now enrolled 73 kids to school.

Red FM’s RJ Rishi Kapoor featured Prince and some of his kids on his show last Friday.

Tiwari, for whom the recognition came as a surprise, said: “From my childhood, I had this urge to do something different with my life. I never got attracted to materialistic things or a lavish lifestyle. Hence, I felt the education I received was best utilized by sharing it with those who are not so privileged. Over the years I have become emotionally attached to these lovely kids, and my only wish is to see them successful in life.”

 RJ Rishi Kapoor said: “Almost everyone runs after material gains these days, but rare individuals like Prince are a refreshing change, and indeed making a difference to the city! I am even more amazed to see how he could think so maturely at the age of just 22 years.”