Unusually gifted
He is visually impaired but Diwakar's courage and talent has won admiration from one and all. Producer-director Sanjay Leela Bansali recently invited him to the sets of Saawariya. "I can relate him to my movie character in Black," he said. Vidhu Vinod Chopra says that when he asked his wife and children to see his latest film Eklavya they said they would do so after watching Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. The talented singer has won many awards not only for his vocals but a Gold Medal for his accuracy and skill in computers. A short film named Divakar was made highlighting the achievements and courage, which was telecast on Doordarshan. He has appeared in many programmes on different TV channels. He has been rewarded "Saraswati Sanman" by Home Ministry. While on Li'l Champs, we hear the winner of L'il Champs will get Rs.15 lakhs, the first runner up will get Rs.10 lakhs and the second runner up will get Rs.5 lakhs. Till they attain the age of 18, the prize money will be deposited in the bank after which they can access it.
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