She's passionate about football and has even met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gifted her, what is now one of her most prized possessions – a football. But, 16-year old footballer, Mary Naidu, the daughter of a labourer and a defender in her girl's football team, lives in a 10x10 plastic shed on the roads of Matunga. With no access to a football ground, the determined youngster practices her moves under the Sion bridge every single day. The eldest of three siblings, Mary wants to play international football, but her biggest challenges are no permanent home, financial aid or a permanent football ground to practice on.

Mary Naidu