Saiyami Kher Instagram – For every little girl her first hero is always her father. I was no different. He loved his college. Xaviers not only looked like Hogwarts but it felt magically listening to my father describe it. So studying at Xaviers was always a dream. 82% was never going to be enough to get me admission there. But sport & my sister came to my rescue. My state level badminton certificates attested, my sister stood in queue & lo behold my name was on the sports quota list at St. Xaviers college. My proud father drove me from Nasik for my investiture ceremony. He couldn’t contain his excitement. The moment I stepped into Xaviers I realised why. My father took me along showing me his class & the terrace, like he was showing me his childhood house. I immediately felt at home. I didn’t realise how much this college was moulding me into what I am. I spent the 5 best years of my life having fun. Malhar security,playing 9 sports, soaking in the music theatre & in between this studying. I learnt how to dream, to live, to love to fight for what is right, to become a better person. Xavier’s was not a college it was a way of life. When I passed out,I immediately started modelling & auditioning for films. I realised how the world outside is not Xaviers, its not such a happy place. People are not kind, life is not fair & the struggle is real. But my professors had prepared me well. My friends have been my support system everytime I have been down. So for me making my family,friends & teachers proud always remains my first goal. A few days ago I was called to college where they felicitated me for Ghoomer. This time around I drove my father from Nasik. My professors met me with their eyes filled with pride. My father took me around again showing me same the class & the same terrace, this time it took longer, I had to share my memories as well. He watched me go up on stage, heard all the kind words of praise & couldn’t contain his excitement, with tears flowing down his cheeks. My first hero was very proud of me. I hope I can continue to make him, my family, friends & teachers feel proud. I have a long long way to go, but this part of my life, this little part, is called HAPPINESS ❤️