Former tiffin deliveryman Ram Mohammad Thomas correctly answered twelve questions on a television quiz show, winning an impressive prize of one billion rupees. However, shortly after his victory, he was brutally imprisoned on suspicion of cheating. The idea that a boy from the slums could know William Shakespeare without cheating seems unthinkable to many. In keeping with the order of the show's questions, Ram shares with us the incredible adventures on the streets that led him to these answers. His story takes us through orphanages and brothels, past gangsters and beggar masters, and even into the homes of Bollywood stars. It highlights the chaotic comedy, heartbreaking tragedies, and joyful moments of modern India.