There is a popular opinion that driver jobs should be held by men. Adding fuel to this, we see men as bus drivers be it private buses of state-run Road Transport Corporations. Things are changing in the country now and we have the first female government bus driver who hails from Uttar Pradesh.
Sharmila who is from Coimbatore needs no introduction as she is regarded as the first female driver of a private bus. 24-year-old became a small size celebrity for this and high-profile people are showing interest in meeting her.
Recently, MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi met her and congratulated her for her achievement. Sharmila’s achievement of getting appreciated by the Chief Minister’s sister did not last long as she was sacked from her job.
When so much is going on around Sharmila, she faced a big surprise with none other than Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan meeting her and offering support. As per the media reports, Kamal Haasan met her and gifted her a car. After the unexpected gift, Kamal asked her to keep up the good work.
Sharmila has been experiencing applause and criticism at the same time. While people and celebrities are appreciating her for her achievement, the management of the bus company is accusing her of not working and enjoying the fame and limelight.
Earlier there were reports that she was removed from the position. However, the management changed its words saying that this is not true. Amid this, she is believed to have resigned from her job. Now, he received appreciation from Kamal Haasan.
Sharmila’s issue became a hot topic in Tamil Nadu politics again with Kamal Haasan entering into the picture. He invited her to his party office and presented her with the car which grabbed everyone’s attention.