Social media star from Dharavi gets signed for two Hollywood movies
Updated On: 27 July, 2023 03:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Twelve-year-old Maleesha Kharwa from Dharavi, known as `Princess of the Slum`, said: "I am very happy with where I am right now. There are times when people spot me in public places and recognise me because of social media"
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The fourteen-year-old, Maleesha Kharwa from Mumbai is all set to take the fashion world by storm. Hailing from the slums of Dharavi, the fourteen year old has been taped as the face of Forest Essential`s new campaign Yuvati Selection. The social initiative by Forest Essentials aims to provide children from underprivileged backgrounds with an access to education and awareness.
"Our Yuvati Selection honours this transitionary phase in a young girl`s life. We aim to encourage, empower & enable these young minds to achieve their dreams no matter where they come from, and how big or small their dream may be. Inspired by dreamers like Maleesha, and driven by our brand pillar of always giving back to the society, we will donate a portion of the proceeds from the Yuvati Selection towards Project Paathshala" revealed Forest Essentials, the Indian luxury ayurveda brand.
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