Why I Became a Medical Clown- 20 Years of Bringing Joy to People | Lt Cdr Pravin Tulpule | TEDxMNNIT

Medical Clowning aims to bring a few moments of joy and happiness to those diagnosed with severe illnesses. In this talk, "Happy Uncle," Lt. Cdr Pravin Tulpule talks about his journey from being a naval veteran to a medical clown. He shares his experiences in hospitals around India, where he tries to bring a smile to patients, nurses and medical staff. Lt Cdr Pravin Tulpule, a Pune University alumnus, honourably served the nation as a Naval officer for 17 years before meeting a terminally ill child in the year 2000, who wished to meet a Joker from a circus. This served as a pivot point in the life of this President’s Gold Medalist and he decided to opt for early retirement, sacrificing his lifelong pension and medical benefits, to take up the role of Happy Uncle - a clown with a mission to ease the stress and agony of cancer patients, senior citizens and orphans.
Apart from dedicating more than 22 years to mitigating the stress of innumerable patients, parents, doctors and nurses in hospitals and hospices, Mr Tulpule also visits schools, colleges and corporate offices for stress-busting, raising awareness about social/environmental issues, tackling superstitions and developing a scientific temper amongst students. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@hareshbhagnani2380]

Happy Uncle, Medical Clown, Santa Claus hats off to your inspiring journey from Naval background to making everyone Happy. For those who are not aware, this Happy Uncle is always present for blood donations and also plasma donation. He has been doing so for many years.

[@ashishphanse5381]

I am fascinated with the sauve ease and comfort that Pravin (Happy Uncle) transforms himself from father to son; to friend, to.......... HAPPY CLOWN! Just amazing! Talented since formative years, his life has been dedicated for the most vulnerable sections of society who just need that smile, that cheer that motivation, that philanthropy ....to sparks quest from life to living, fully! Happy amazes ....one and all!!

[@bhupendrarathod7320]

My Best Wishes Dear Friend Pravin bhau Tulpule. Regards Bhupendra Rathod (Bhuppi).

[@abiwaquashansari1659]

It's amazing to see how a person is selflessly putting efforts in making everyone laugh and laugh!!
A very congratulations 🎉

[@smithanair9439]

Lovely to see you do what you love the most Happy Uncle💐

[@md.shakiljafari804]

Great work Happy Uncle, Proud of You Sir

[@madhv28]

Your name is a huge statement. You carry it so well.

[@samekshanahar7673]

It was great meeting you 😊

[@kamnawalecha7855]

You are a true inspiration sir! So proud of you. Keep spreading happiness. God bless always !

[@ankush_tesla]

Need more Happy Uncle's 😊❤

[@vkmadhusoodanan5719]

Superb sir

[@chawlamanoj]

Proud of you and your work

[@vasudhajakka3852]

Happy uncle...my salute

[@sarojinijadhav9767]

Happy birthday Sir🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@ashokkumarkuwar147]

Proud of you, buddy!

[@MrDeepaksmagic]

You are Great 👍👍

[@reartist2670]

Awesome Sirr

[@shanifshajahan2465]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@suvarnakanitkar4014]

Really Great Work 👌👌👍🙏

[@manishatulpule7222]

Great

[@ajaitomar156]

Great work being done by you buddy. Come over sometime to Delhi entertain our (Indian Cancer Society) children suffering from cancer

[@happytimeswithhappy1706]

Surely Sir! Let's draw out a schedule/logistics so that we can reach out to more children/people in one trip.

[@suchitra-magicalventriloqu9154]

Coooool🎀🤗

[@Jacobsmusicbox]

We can’t all be here for the same purpose

[@LaughterYogabyDrHarishRawat]

Lot of laughter blessings😅😅 jgd

[@user-yg7ud9cv5m]

🎉🎉🎉🎉