Meet Kumail Jaffry, an Afghan doctor who is proficient in six languages, including Hindi

Dr Kumail Jaffry, a surgical resident, arrived in Australia as a 12-year-old refugee with the dream of becoming a doctor. Fluent in six languages and learning a seventh, Dr Jaffry believes that being multilingual helps him to be a better doctor. He shares his connection with Hindi and his bond with his mother tongue.

Dr Kumail Jaffry came to Australia as a 12-year-old refugee who grew up watching Hindi films and dramas with his cousins, family, and friends. Credit: SBS/Sandra Fulloon

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