14 Years After Their Son Went Missing, A Parsi Family In Gulberg Society Still Waits For His Return

It has been over 14 years since a Parsi couple living in Gulberg Society has been on a painful wait.

Indian Express

Rupa and Dara Modi lost their son Azhar who was 14 years old at the time, during the fateful events in 2002.

Like others who went missing from the society after the mob torched their houses, for the law Azhar is now presumed to be dead.

But not for his parents - for them he is still out there somewhere and the quest for him is still on. 

The National

Their story was the inspiration for the award winning Hindi film Parzania.

"Whenever I receive a call from an unknown number, I believe somebody might have called me to tell me about my son. In the 'Parzania' movie and on missing boy posters, they gave this number, so people used to call me, telling me that they saw some boy who might be my son. This raises hope," Rupa Modi said.

They said every time they get a call about someone who resembles their son, their hope increases.

"Our search continues to this day, and will continue forever until we find him," she said.

Also read: This Muslim Boy Was Rescued In The Gulbarg Society Massacre And Was Brought Up By A Hindu couple.