India, Jan. 26 -- Representing India on a global platform is a proud and transformative experience for many. Angad Bedi and Shantanu Maheshwari share their personal journeys of triumph, sacrifice, and the deep emotional connection to showcasing India's talent and spirit on the world stage.

"There's no bigger feeling than representing your country at the highest level. Yeh sabke naseeb mein nahi hota hai," says actor-athlete Angad Bedi who represented India at the 2023 Open International Masters Athletics Championship in Dubai, where he won a gold medal in the 400-meter race.

"As proud countrymen of India, we all aspire to represent our country at some level. I'm sure it's not just me but jab bhi baccha bada hota hai, parents zaroor soch...