India, June 5 -- In a city where dreams often come with a price, few stories are as inspiring as that of Harsh Upadhyay, who went from being homeless in Mumbai to working with some of the biggest names in Bollywood. His journey wasn't built overnight-it was shaped by persistence, belief, and an unwavering focus on his goals. "Never lose hope. Put less focus on your problems and more on your ambitions and what you want to become. It's patience and perseverance that make the difference. It took me 16 years to get here. If you're determined, your chance will come," he says.

Years of producing music for dance reality shows and behind-the-scenes projects laid the foundation for his big leap. Years of working in dance-based productions also in...