But it's still the least ordinary part of his life.

He was born with retina muscular deterioration disease in a small village of Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. 

This incurable disease disease makes a person go blind within a few years. 

But Bhavesh lost his sights in his prime year of 23.

Back to back setbacks:

He used to be bullied day and night at school and in the streets.His lovely mother, who was the only source of love, comfort and respite, died of cancer too.

Thanks to her, he found honour and self dignity in creativity. 

He sought friendship with his bullies, a lesson that would empower him later in life. 

At the time of his mother's death, he was heartbroken and jobless with little money to support his father. 

Finding solace in creativity:

Grief stricken, he was bound to fall deeper into the poverty.

He turned towards his mother's teaching. And indulged himself into creativity- creating things with his hands. 

He began making candles, drawn to light and the opportunity to express himself through shape and scent. 

With unwavering determination, he started selling his candles from a borrowed cart in local market. 

The empowering Love:  

Meeting his life partner Neeta bought sunshine in his life. 

Even after facing disapproval, Neeta stood by Bhavesh, She helped him ferry his candle cart around the town. 

Undeterred, he secured a loan of Rs. 15,000 through a special program for the visually impaired, making a decisive turn. 

He purchased wax, dyes, and cart and founded ‘ Sunrise Candles’. Investing Rs. 50 per day for the cart and Rs 25 for raw materials. 

The Legacy Built: 

Today Sunrise is about creating opportunities and fostering a sense of self worth. 

It has 71 manufacturing units in 14 states. Over 9,500 visually impaired individuals work for the Mahabaleshwar based company.

It ships candles to 67 countries, earning over Rs. 350 Cr per annum.