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‘My Sweet Paro’, My love and My world…!


At 74 years old, Suzy, the beloved female elephant, stands as one of the oldest pachyderms in the country to find solace in a sanctuary's care.

Intertwined with the deep bond she shares with her devoted caregiver Baburam, her journey tugs at the heartstrings.

Wildlife SOS unveils a poignant portrayal of Suzy's life in their film 'My Sweet Paro', shedding light on her days at the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in Mathura.

'My Sweet Paro' delves into a tale filled with emotion, a tribute to the unbreakable connection between Baburam and the gentle 74-year-old elephant, affectionately referred to as 'Paro'. This heartwarming documentary shows viewers the depth of their relationship and their profound impact on each other's lives.

With over five decades of experience as a caregiver, Baburam offers a glimpse into Suzy's life, a blind elephant rescued from a circus in Andhra Pradesh back in 2015. As Suzy marks nine years of freedom under the care of Wildlife SOS, she also celebrates nine years of unwavering companionship with Baburam, a testament to their enduring bond.

The film beautifully captures the tranquillity of their shared existence, portraying moments of peace, companionship, and understanding that define their extraordinary relationship.

The duo’s peaceful life is captured in the elephant sanctuary's serene surroundings, which resulted from collecting visuals of their bond for the past nine years. In this film, Baburam’s care for Suzy, combined with his impassioned plea, teaches us to overcome humanity’s flaws by embracing our remarkable capacity for love.

Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-founder and CEO, of Wildlife SOS said, “This film is a window into the soul of the largest land animal to walk the planet, the elephant. It poignantly captures how far kindness and compassion can go in healing a broken animal, and ultimately finding solace in friendship.”

Geeta Seshamani, Co-founder and Secretary, of Wildlife SOS said, “Suzy and Baburam’s attachment is a tale that will tug at the heartstrings of people across ages. It beautifully represents how their bonding oversees the fact that they are of different species, and transcends those boundaries.”

The Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in Mathura, established in 2010, has become a sanctuary for over 30 elephants rescued from severe distress and abuse. The centre has also become a thriving ecosystem, largely thanks to the elephants themselves.

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