Ashok Bahar, 71, from Lucknow sits NEET to become doctor
India
Ashok Bahar, 71, from Lucknow, just sat for NEET to finally chase his childhood dream of becoming a doctor, a promise he made to his late mother.
He hopes to specialize in liver diseases and believes it's never too late to start something new.
Manju Bahar encouraged Ashok's NEET attempt
With encouragement from his wife, Dr. Manju Bahar, a well-known gynecologist, Ashok picked up where he left off years ago.
Medicine runs deep in the family: nearly 20 members of the extended family.
Though he faced early setbacks getting into med school, Ashok built a long career in health care leadership and consulting.
Now, his story is inspiring people online that age really doesn't have to hold you back.