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Maleesha Kharwa, a 14-year-old girl from the impoverished Dharavi slums in Mu4mbai, becomes the face of the Luxury Beauty Brand "Forest Essentials".
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Maleesha Kharwa was first discovered in 2020 by Hollywood actor Robert Hoffman during a music video shoot in Mumbai. Hoffman created an Instagram account and a GoFundMe page for her.
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And now, Kharwa is an Internet sensation with a staggering 235K Instagram followers and has graced the pages of renowned magazines like Cosmopolitan, Peacock, Grazia, Elle, and Vogue in India.
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Maleesha Kharwa, also known as the 'princess from the slum,' overcame numerous challenges in pursuit of her dream to become a model.
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Despite facing hunger and working odd jobs, Maleesha Kharwa remained determined and resilient. She considers her home in Dharavi to be a cherished sanctuary, as expressed to Forest Essentials.
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Maleesha Kharwa aspires to become a supermodel, she is inspired by the global icon Priyanka Chopra. Her ultimate goal is to secure a brighter future for her family, with improved financial stability.
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