She Lost Her Son, Her Mobility but Not Her Smile | Wings of Courage | The PVT Show

Welcome to The PVT Show – Episode #29 – Book - Wings of Courage

What keeps a woman smiling after losing her mobility, her health, and evenher only son?

In this deeply moving episode, we bring you the story behind Wingsof Courage — the memoir of Charu Malik,co-authored by her childhood friend Anjali Nanavati.

At the age of 20, Charu was diagnosed with muscular dystrophyand told she had only a few years to live. Decades later, she is over 60, hasbeen bedridden for more than 20 years, on assistedbreathing for the last 10, and has endured the unimaginableloss of her son Alok at 17. And yet she never once complained. She chose to smile. She chose to give. She chose to inspire.

Endorsed by Hrithik Roshan (who wrotethe foreword, drawing parallels to his role in Guzaarish) and supported by cricket legend Kapil Dev,this book is not just a memoir. It is a mirror. A reminder of what trueresilience looks like.

🔹 Top 5 Reasons to Watch This Episode TILL THE END• If you’ve ever wondered how someone can face unimaginable pain and still smile…• If you want to understand what real resilience looks likebeyond motivational quotes…• If you’re curious how grief can be transformed into service through the ALOK Trust (Angelic Light of Kindness)…• If you’ve asked yourself what leaders and professionals can learn from thosewho’ve lost everything…• If you need perspective on why every complaint we carry is small compared tothe gift of life…

🎙️ What We Cover in This Episode🔹The making of Wings of Courage with Anjali Nanavati🔹Charu Malik’s diagnosis at 20 and the journey of survival🔹How she endured the loss of her son and built the ALOK Trust in his memory
🔹The deeper lesson: why resilience is not about strength, but about choice
🔹What corporate leaders can learn from Charu’s story 🔹 Why this memoir is more than a book — it’s ablueprint for courage and acceptance

⏱ Key Segments( 00:00) – Introduction (02:02) – Guest Introduction (03:29) – Wings of Courage: The Journey Begins (07:57) – Reconnecting Through Pain and Love (14:53) – The Story Behind the Book (18:55) – Charu's Life: A Journey of Faith (27:58) – The Impact of Loss and Grief (35:02) – A Mother's Love and Sacrifice (42:02) – Finding Strength in Adversity (48:01) – The Legacy of Courage (49:36) – The Weight of Suffering (52:25) – Finding Strength in Pain (54:36) – Mindset Shift: Embracing Pain (57:30) – Parenting and Resilience (1:01:16) – Lessons for Corporate India (1:04:07) – Living with Gratitude (1:08:30) – Resilience: A Choice or a Result of Suffering? (1:10:11) – The Power of Storytelling (1:15:58) – Final Thoughts: Acceptance and Gratitude (1:20:02) – Outro

About Charu Malik & Anjali Nanavati School Friends for over sixty years.

👇 About the HostHosted by Poonam Vijay Thakkar (PVT) – Award-Winning Corporate Marketing Leader | Social Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach | Named among Top 100 CMOs & Top 100 Women in BFSI Industry in India.🌐 Read more – www.poonamvijaythakkar.com👇 About the ShowThe PVT Show Podcast is where authors bring their books & leaders bring their experience to life. From neuroscience, spirituality to culture, mindset, and storytelling, every episode dives deeper into the voice, vision, and values of our guests.Bilingual (Hindi/English). Always raw, reflective, and real.

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