Mukesh Panjanathan, locally known as Mumu, stands in front of the surfing school he runs in Mahabalipuram. Photo: Mumu Surf School
Mumu with his young students at the Mahabalipuram beach. Photo: Aine Edwards
Young surfers at Mumu's surf school. Photo: Mumu Surf School
Nithin Kharvi from the small fishing village of Kodi Bengre is a known face in the region. Photo: Shaka Surf Club
Kharvi gives surfing lessons to his students of Shaka Surf Club. Photo: Shaka Surf Club
Dharani Selvakumar taking on a wave. Photo: Rammohan Paranjape
Kishore Kumar said his recovering alcoholic father is very supportive of his dreams. Photo: Praveen Jayakaran
Akilan S taking on a barrel wave. Photo: Aine Edwards
Sivaraj Babu (pictured) from Mahabalipuram says everyone in his village takes to alcoholism, unless they find an escape.