Kathmandu, June 23 -- Bir Bahadur Bogati, 49, wanted to become a theatre artist when he was young. But growing up in Kavre, he was told that he would never be able to perform on stage because he was born deaf.

"My father wanted me to become a typist. In those days, learning to use a computer could get you a good job," Bogati told the Post through a sign language interpreter.

"But in school, we were taught carpentry and weaving to help us with employment. I always wanted to be an entertainer and act in dramas."

It was only in his 30s that Bogati, now a treasurer at the National Federation of the Deaf Nepal, got a chance to be part of a play.

He has worked on some plays, but he could not pursue a career in theatre.

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