When Talent Took the Wrong Turn - - - A story of An Artist Who Painted His Own Destiny!

 “ Sunday Stories: The Success Secrets of Extraordinary”

In a small, bustling town, there lived an artist named Rohan. He was not ordinary painter—his brush could breathe life into anything it touched. His paintings were so realistic that people often mistook them for real objects. 

He could paint a roaring tiger so fierce that it seemed ready to leap off the canvas or a flowing river that looked as if it would wet your feet.

People would whisper, “That river he painted yesterday… I swear I heard it flow.”

“His tiger nearly gave me a heart attack!”

Despite his extraordinary talent, Rohan was impatient. He didn’t want to wait for fame and fortune. He wanted to be rich instantly. 

Despite the praise, he would stare at his empty wallet. “What’s the point of all this applause?” he sighed. “Fame is slow. I want riches now!”

One night, as he sat sketching by lantern light, a wild thought struck him.
“If my brush can paint reality, why not... money?”

He carefully examined a ₹500 note, whispering, “Let’s see what you’re made of—threads, stamps, secret signs. I can do this.”

At first, it was just an experiment. But when he successfully used one of his fake notes at a market stall without anyone noticing, greed took over. 

Soon, he started printing more and more, spending them on luxurious food, expensive clothes, and fancy gifts for himself.

Days turned into weeks........ No one suspected him. Rohan felt unstoppable.

But greed is like a shadow—it follows you everywhere.

One day, while buying an expensive art book, the shopkeeper held his note up to the light. Something felt off. The shopkeeper identified fake note. 

He called the police, and Rohan was caught. The investigation revealed his entire operation.

In court, the judge declared, "You wasted your true gift on crime. Now, you must pay the price." Rohan was sentenced to five years in jail.

But here’s the biggest twist!

When the police searched his studio, they found not just fake currency but also his real paintings—the ones he had neglected. 

Art experts were stunned. 😲😲😲

His paintings were masterpieces worth lakhs.

A grand auction was held, and his paintings were sold for ₹10 lakhs!

Sitting in his prison cell, Rohan read about the auction in a newspaper. 

Tears welled up in his eyes.😢😢😢 ..... If only he had used his talent the right way, he could have been a millionaire, not a prisoner.

Moral of the Story:

"True talent is worth more than any shortcut. Greed blinds people from seeing their real potential. Hard work and patience lead to success."