“Hello! Did you come to watch the film? Well, I wish I could watch too but as you could see, I am On-Duty right now. The job of a security guard is not easy as requires us to be vigilant round the clock.I am a native of Bihar but I moved to Ahmedabad in my youth. For over three decades I worked as a salesman in a reputed clothing store there. Unfortunately, we suffered losses and I decided to come here to Hyderabad to take up a job that would give me a regular income. I joined a security firm in 2019 and till now I have worked in different departments including banks, private companies, ATMs, and now cinema halls. My job is to guard the entire theatre premises. Apart from opening and closing the gate, I have to make sure that everything is neat and clean. I have to turn on the lights in the evening and the generator whenever it’s necessary. I don’t have to park cars but I do have to ensure that people park in the designated bays only. Thankfully, most of the moviegoers here are kind and I have not had any problems so far. As a guard, I try my best to keep everyone safe and comfortable. When I greet people, they feel happy and in turn, appreciate me for my duty. The pay isn’t great but it’s a responsibility that I am carrying out. Often I end up missing out on weddings and other family gatherings in my village but that is alright, at least I am able to put food on the table every month for my family. My only wish is that my children have a better destiny than me and I am working hard for it.”