In a small town in West Bengal, Arohi Biswas was born with a bilateral cleft, a condition that changed the lives of her family forever. Her parents, Jaya and Soumitra, had defied all odds to be together, choosing love over societal expectations. But when Arohi was born, their joy was overshadowed by the burden of superstitions. Soumitra’s family believed that Arohi’s cleft was a curse, bringing misfortune to their home.
Arguments and accusations soon tore the family apart. Heartbroken, Jaya made the difficult decision to leave Soumitra’s house and return to her childhood home with Arohi. Despite the pain, Jaya remained strong. She refused to let these circumstances define her daughter’s future and was determined to find help for Arohi.
Her determination led her to a Mission Smile coordinator at a local health camp. Hearing Jaya’s story, the coordinator assured her that Arohi’s condition could be treated. He directed her to the cleft surgery camp at Krishnanagar’s Hiramani Memorial Hospital, where Arohi could receive the life-changing surgery she needed.
At the hospital, Jaya found comfort in the care and kindness of the Mission Smile team. Arohi underwent surgery the next day, and after hours of careful work by the skilled surgeons, her cleft was successfully corrected. Jaya was overwhelmed with relief and joy as she saw her daughter’s transformed smile for the first time.
News of Arohi’s successful surgery reached Soumitra. Reflecting on his actions and the pain he had caused, he realized his mistakes and reached out to Jaya. With a heartfelt apology, he expressed his desire to reunite and start afresh as a family.
Moved by his sincerity, Jaya returned to Soumitra’s home with Arohi. The family, once broken, came together again, united by love and a newfound hope. Arohi’s laughter now fills their home, a reminder of the challenges they have overcome and the brighter future that lies ahead.
Through Mission Smile, Arohi’s journey is a powerful example of how care and compassion can heal not just a child’s physical condition but also mend broken hearts and rebuild families.