Here's what Amar said about his diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, which led to his blindness: "I would definitely say that it has opened a new world of opportunities for me. By losing my sight, it made me a more determined person and also helped me realise the simple truth — to make the most of one's life. Two months into my masters course, I realised that I could not read. It was then that I decided that I had to push my own boundaries to become who I wanted to be. So, I left for Canada to complete my studies and my journey actually began there."