Meet Gulfishan Ahmed, the unofficial tour guide of Shalimar Gardens in Lahore, Pakistan. Gulfishan's job title is that of a security guard but his interest in history has made him the unofficial tour guide of the Mughal-built gardens.

Being the eldest among five siblings, Gulfishan had other responsibilities towards the family and only managed to fulfill his dream of getting a degree recently. Gulfishan's thirst for knowledge, combined with his passion for history, is what led him to briefing people everyday about the past glories of the place where he is employed.

Watch as Gulfishan walks through the Shalimar Gardens, talking about the history of the grand site, his journey of becoming the unofficial tour guide and his hopes for the future.

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