The 16 Year Old Supermodel Living In Mumbai's Slums - BBC

[@Armyblink4life554]

The photographer who took her pictures for free is amazing to have given her that opportunity. How proud would it to feel to know that your kind actions gave a girl of poverty such a rare opportunity because she saw her potential

[@happyemoji6553]

The real question is, did she actually got paid from them for using her photos in their ads? That’s not clear.

[@SA-cb2it]

This bbc story is misleading. The guy who took her pictures, not just took pictures and videos but also set up her Instagram account. He is a popular Hollywood actor named Robert Hoffman. He discovered her to her pictures and videos and created her Instagram account and approached several people for her photo shoots and promoted her. He is still managing her. He is the one who got her this brand deal and this campaign is at least six months old. She doesn’t live in slums anymore, Robert is managing her still and helping her come out. Robert Hoffman is known for his movies She is the man and a step up 2 if you have seen these movies. It is incredible that guy is still helping her and no story mentions him. I don’t know why they do not give credit to him. It is to create a narrative that a person living in a slum could make decisions to come out of poverty which is far from reality. She was living in slums 12 years old had no idea what she can do in the world to take her out of the situation, if it was not for that Hollywood actor who helped her she would have never had the opportunity. It is taking away the struggle that these people face on daily basis and people like her it is doing the service to them.. it enrages me how media portrays and twists things to set narratives. She did nothing, she could not unless she had help. And he should be mentioned to inspire people to help these people.

[@lolong5976]

@@happyemoji6553 I don’t think so. Cause for that to happen she needs an active managing agency which she doesn’t seem to have. But the plus point is she will stay relevant and viral if her pictures are used by other modelling agencies. And just cause she is from slums, doesn’t mean she is ignorant. She seems to carry herself well so the more she grew up, the more she will find and create opportunities for herself. She is just 16 rn but I’m pretty sure by 19-20 she will become a well established model. Cause that’s how social media works today lol

[@Mallikarjun-g]

Ask to do one of these in britian slums

[@crocsroblox9659]

That's just how the industry works, the photographers do it for free to grow their portfolio as a photographer and they get to work for free with beautiful people

[@diannewhite573]

This terrifies me. She is so young, sweet, humble & inexperienced. She could be easily exploited. I hope she is protected.

[@Gumpmachine1]

It isn’t exploitation to them

[@priyariya72]

??@@Gumpmachine1

[@aishaahmed4553]

But she has a father

[@GideonOjinnie_3]

Would you rather she remains as she was for the safety of your 'terrified' fears?

[@premiumfruits3528]

Western media refers to her as the slum princess. She's already exploited.

[@ImmyParish-zd5xk]

Her dad is so supportive and you can tell he is genuinely so proud of her. So happy for her and her family

[@travellingyeti6333]

So she gets a shoot with a makeup brand, but still lives in a slum? Seems people taking advantage of her...she would have made at least enough to move into an apartment flat for a few months. Why do they still live in that place???!? Something is up...

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

​@@travellingyeti6333 My guess is this is just a shoot for a local brand. It's not like she's got a contract with Este Lauder or something like that. With that said, I don't like the way the dad was talking. He said, "I want them to see us, understand us. Know who we are." Us??? Bro, nobody cares about you. He should have replaced "us" with "you". Here's the reality; the family probably doesn't know anything about how to negotiate a contract and unless a real pro quickly steps in to represent them, they'll probably be taken advantage of by some unscrupulous person. And a pro won't step in unless this girl gets a big enough contract for it to be worth it. My guess is nothing much will come of her career. She clearly doesn't have the height to be a runway model, but I wish her nothing but the best. With the number of followers she has, she could parlay that into money. Again, someone who knows what they're doing could negotiate on her behalf. Let's say she does indeed get 1 million followers. Someone could go to a larger brand and ask them to give her $5K every time she posts with their brand in it. Again, I wish her nothing but the best.

[@MRJMXHD]

​@@travellingyeti6333might have to agree.

[@KatKit447]

@@travellingyeti6333 Modeling industry is toxic af the models barely get any profit or income during their start up

[@Slimboid]

@@travellingyeti6333 yup. Good old corporate responsibility, or total lack of. A model that young should have a licence contingent on fair payment and process free from being exploited. But that takes regulation - and we can't have that in this modern world now can we? The gap must widen between rich and poor. Live it up until the end folks!

[@TrawpicalChica]

Awe, her dad is so proud of her! That part is too sweet, he's literally glowing in the store. It's sweet how her school friends and neighbors are so proud and happy for her too.

[@natscat4752]

BBC please help to ensure she is not being exploited.

[@roshannausad8178]

Exactly what I was thinking!!!

[@Rashi0220]

She doesn’t live in the slums anymore

[@rara-wg3qs]

That's not exploitation!!​@@Rashi0220

[@Amor_fati.Memento_Mori]

​@@Rashi0220😅 and?

[@JaniceNotJanis]

If she's not being paid for the continued use of her image or exclusivity, she is already being exploited. The business behind a successful modelling career is brutal.

[@dylanphotography5050]

That Boy was Amazing and he is like 'I am So happy because one of us went this far'... She will have great future.

[@noemail-cv3dj]

This story is weird. You know how many kids are living in slums? Why this story?

[@jeybeElSueco]

@@noemail-cv3dj Why? I know man, it's a strange world we're living in, but at the same time - wouldn't they make videos if let's say one of the kids there were a football or cricket talent? It's the same thing, imagine one of the kids being as talented as Ronaldinhio or someone like that - of course they're gonna make videos about it =)?

[@usegamey]

This just proves that a lot of hidden talent is never getting found, am i the only one that thinks this is sad?

[@elian958]

I dont know if you are the only one, but I actually felt happy for her. I guess its the difference between an optimist and a negative person. We must remember: we are all born with nothing, and nobody owes us nothing.

[@Eitachi5656]

I dont know if you were just born yesterday but…. LOTS of talent in many things go undiscovered. Think of it this way, there are people out there that are BETTER than the people that are at the top of their respective fields that have been AND will be undiscovered.

[@pi286]

Even poor families in the states probably could of had some d1 athletes in there genes.

[@kushaankoul5775]

bro said this is talent 👽

[@Wasteman365]

What you said is true, but this is not talent. In fact, it makes you feel worse worse for those who have talent lol

[@jjoyce46]

She needs a major modeling contract! She is absolutely beautiful!

[@RajveerSinghghritlahre-up8cw]

Bro she was not insecure of anything house,money electricity, lifestyle anything , She was just shining. I think this perfect example of be your self and love yourself the way you are….

[@anandsuralkar2947]

Exactly, everyone saying how beautifull she is. She is beautifull but thats not what makes her so special. He acceptance and respect for her house and herself her confidence is just unreal she is gem of a person

[@Buttsceatcgee]

Is she even getting money from modeling? It looks like they’re just using her and she stays in the slum.

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

Real beauty comes from within 🥰 @@anandsuralkar2947

[@sssssssss111]

I love that she embraces her skintone as well!

[@milkynebula7620]

Having a strong father figure influences that very deeply.

[@taeshi9541]

Not only is she beautiful but also very kind and humble. I hope she is treated well in the industry.

[@damienholland9244]

The modelling industry? I hate to be pessimistic here but have you read about the industry in the US or in other countries? Russia? Not good. If her dad or some other family member goes with her on every photoshoot okay. Otherwise no.

[@taeshi9541]

@@damienholland9244 yeah buddy that's what I meant. The modelling industry is full of predators

[@winchesterkid]

Fat chance. Humans exploit beauty

[@lucasrem]

taeshi9541 Why should she survive there ? soon she is too old anyway...

[@taeshi9541]

@@lucasrem thanks for the ignorant useless comment.

[@JackieZYT]

Its so wholesome seeing the Fathers reaction to his daughters success, wishing both great success :)

[@noexcuses5524]

I dont think anyone will help her in India. There is a reason why such a beauty like her ends up in her circumstances. Some people they can get out of their predicament but its take luck. Look at Manny Pacquiao- born poor but very wealthy now. And so many people but no man stands alone in an island. What good does a gollowers do if she is still stuck living there. In most cases, she also needs humility. Lots of people change when they have power aka money.

[@Blueboy1144]

What did you expect? Anger?😂

[@Ded_Wok]

All these boughten YT channels is getting weird and I’ve been seeing a lot of you guys. how tf you have 7 mil subs and 12k views. Why do people think they can buy an account and not grow their fan base organically?

[@Stefanius058]

​@@Ded_Wokjust typical brain dead checkmarks, not even real people most of the time

[@beautifulmind6156]

but I find it a blind success ? Who's making the money on hers expenses? she still lives in that horrible place, I wish no child should live!

[@EricaMorales-o7l]

I’m crying 🥹 the most beautiful people have the hardest upbringing sometimes. What an angel.

[@acaciobiu7102]

"She's one of us but she's gone so far" that hit hard, whata friend

[@totoluyum]

The actual translation is. “Shes one of us, its good shes gone far in life”. The ‘but’ is a mistranslation that gives it a different meaning. Maybe on purpose

[@xatayummy7874]

@@totoluyum Orrrrr they might have a hierarchy rules in india and the low class gets miss treated and the high class get what they want. IN other words SLAVERY.. :D now u are educated. Its actually 4 classes. So when he says ONE oF US... that means the lower class that gets fukt on everyday just because of who they ARE.

[@Jrjrjerjjrjioo]

@@xatayummy7874 its not that deep . There one of us literally implies to the slum which they live

[@shivanshsaumya7356]

@@xatayummy7874 lmaoo no. He is saying one of us because they all lived in slums together. Also, the 4 classes varna system was an ancient concept. How many warrior clansmen do you see now? Way to be misinformed

[@anso5833]

@@xatayummy7874Slavery system and Caste system are vastly different. In india there's a Caste system, not a slavery system.

[@Earthop7]

I live in India and I have seen several girls who have huge potential in this industry but their poverty and environment affects their life. This girl got supporting father which gave her spirits that's why she's shining even in that harsh background✨

[@Mallikarjun-g]

Ask BBC to do one of these videos in Britain and US slums

[@laurafabianmarrero]

​@@Mallikarjun-gdude stop

[@insiddious]

@@Mallikarjun-g why? Do you want relocate to slums over there? That's weird

[@weareallgodschildrenlovefr9556]

Wish her and her family a bright future! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@ebhole]

@@Mallikarjun-g are there slums in Britain?

[@firstlady3674]

Her eyes tell everything - she is proud, kind, sweet and full of gratitude and love. Her dad did and amazing job raising her despite their living situation. Wishing her all of the best!!

[@thekatalexander]

Her dads pride in her is so wholesome. It seems that he really is doing his best to provide for his family and give them a good life and future. I hope she goes far and is protected!

[@Bravesaw]

Atleast put her socials in the description before exploiting her story, she deserves every follower she can get. (Maleesha Kharwa)

[@Mspandaninja88]

Yes, I second this.

[@zhang_hua1998]

whats her social

[@YannDyangu]

@@Mspandaninja88 @maleeshakharwa

[@megan893]

I found her on Instagram with her name, Maleesha

[@DaveEtchells]

I agree, let’s give her the million followers she wants!

[@kelliv2995]

She glows. Her spirit actually Glows 💫

[@vivienmcnaul109]

Great way to say it. ❤

[@yaslynsahota]

Absolutely

[@jimkoriorpani6651]

Without make up😂😂😂

[@Vero2yu]

@@jimkoriorpani6651 Why that comment and why those laugh icons. What did you mean?

[@morgoth5460]

And everyone else doesn't glow. Or at least those who are not pretty enough.

[@nandomercy1]

this made me cry, I hope she's very succesfull and never gets hurt.. that industry is not always good.

[@spinningbackkick6021]

Oh best believe there's an Epstein watching this. Probably not a good thing to raise her profile.

[@YoKKJoni]

its ok bro im with you..

[@Euronius]

I had the same fears, but then I went to her Gofundme page and apparently the page's organizer is working alongside many NGO's and her father to ensure she only works with the right people. He says every business opportunity is under extreme scrutiny to ensure she hasn't been exploited in any way. I really hope so, because I had the same fears as you.

[@Countryside0]

It’s disgusting.

[@HRS8509]

Nobody gets never hurt and every industry is not always good.

[@JamesHmangaisang]

Almost at the end, when the boy said "she's one of us but she's gone so far" made me so sad... I pray there will be a better future for the other children too...😢

[@tanyasuzannehyde]

I pray this precious young lady doesn't get taken advantage of in the industry. Her Father seems so genuine, kind, caring and sweet. Love her smiles

[@garytheleo]

modeling industry is really bad and dark rn

[@Charybdismoon]

She will, it is only a matter of time.

[@akash3464]

Even Taylor Swift gets exploited

[@backlotproduction9268]

Does anyone know what happened to her mom?

[@boganbattalion7088]

Yes I am concerned of the same thing, it actually breaks my heart into pieces. She has signed into deals and if we all new about this earlier we could have boosted her socials and made her a multi millionaire and she would never have to step into that evil industry, watched some of her vids that are 2yrs later and she said she finally has a room which makes no sense at all? She should be able to buy a house and sports car by now. This is exactly why the BBC and all the other groups are not plugging her socials because they know people will inform her. I swear if any of these scumbags have added any of her socials into a contract so they take a cut off it then punishment needs to be handed out. Her socials are hers and hers alone

[@DorothyDixon-j1c]

She was not spotted by just an American tourist. This tourist is a Hollywood actor (Robert Hoffman) wich definitely deserves credits in your documentary in my opinion. This beautiful person saw her beauty and started her career. He created her social media accounts, fundpages and promoted her in his network. She’s offered two roles in Hollywood films already! She deserves this Thanks Robert!

[@gabrielket4673]

oh my god. amazing!! she deserves it. I think it is also a good statement that a dark skin indian girl gets so many opportunities. also the job with the skincare brand is a such a good statement for young indian girls. For people who dont know many indian girls bleach their skin cuz it is seen as the beauty standard.

[@katara.appaaaa]

its not really about him though, hes done a good deed by putting her in the public eye but if he were to then be glorified for it, it would seem like quite the white saviour complex.

[@nr1785]

Don’t you find this creepy? A grown man doing this for a 12 year old girl?

[@emiliaburgos5404]

Creepy

[@parpaasbarpaas4603]

you mean he just ruined her life???

[@yeshopalwairokpam6745]

i am from India and it is crazy how a little gurl from a slum could speak English fluently. Much love for her and wish her a brighter future.

[@sidjain999]

@@aakoch6062lol you haven’t met the right Indians then 😅

[@aakoch6062]

@@sidjain999 Surrre

[@Anthony-w7i5g]

Girl, is how it spelt and her English is rather better than most I hear.

[@Coolalphaaa]

Lol then u haven't seen or met actual Indian ​@aakoch6062

[@HanTheProphet]

@@aakoch6062 colonization was terrible for India, but one of the only pluses is that it left them with a high rate of English literacy that persists today I think they might be the most English speaking developing nation That is why they’re used for telemarketing outsourcing and why people think they have garbage English, but you don’t get phone calls from the neighbouring countries with similarly low pay for this reason

[@xart23x]

What a lovely, humble, sweet girl. So happy to see she has a supportive father and friends. Please God protect her. Hope she achieves all her dreams and gets her father the home she wants for him.

[@yavannakementari521]

The fact that she is advertising for a skincare brand that she obviously never used…she just has naturally perfect skin

[@maru_tan]

I mean, that’s how advertising for beauty brands work in general, doesn’t it?

[@WalterSamuels]

Oh you thought the skincare industry was legit? How naive of you. It's always been this way, and far worse. Even going so far as to putting chemicals in their products that force you to keep re-using the products to avoid negative side effects. Cute video though.

[@triarb5790]

I bet they didn't pay her what she should be paid.

[@robprince9445]

@@WalterSamuels Whilst I agree that can happen, I'd say you're simplifying a more complicated thing. There are products that do this, but buying one on your own and using it is your own fault, you should be consulting a professional. That person should either advise products that do not do this or if you are in need of a product like this is should be used in serious moderation and exactly as told. The big issue is people after often sold the wrong thing by sales people to make money or don't do any research themselves.

[@TheEssenceIsLove]

That's absolutely normal in modelling industry. Skin care is only a small part of healthy skin. The real deal is proper nutrition, proper stress management and genes ❤

[@sharpaw523]

Her dad being so proud of her awe. I wish her a successful modeling career and hopefully be in better living conditions.❤❤❤

[@MisterMotel]

That father is so proud, and she is so well raised. God bless them and give them a bright future.

[@Who-cu9eu]

This video shows perfect proof that culture is the most vital component in black crime rate in America not poverty. Yes majority of black Americans are living in poverty but it’s the way the black culture respond to their poverty which puts them in jail not the poverty itself. Look how the Indians still act well behaved in this video even in poverty. Look how most Thailand women in Thailand act similar to the Indians in this video which live in similar lifestyle conditions…Same goes for poor Chinese people living in China…

[@MisterMotel]

True true, people will mirror their surroundings. If your culture is all about needing money for expensive stuff you gonna get a hard time being poor. Yet if your culture is to care about other people, being poor is not really a problem so to speak @@Who-cu9eu

[@crisp619]

@@Who-cu9euYou are so right. Well said

[@TaflonDon]

You can see he really wants her to feel worthy

[@nothanks8368]

​@@Who-cu9eu I'm sure you know more about this issue than sociologists who spend tens of thousands of hours studying it and writing papers on it

[@zoeren3310]

This made me cry. I hope she remains this precious!

[@trinityanthony6178]

yes i’m tearing up for her omg 😢❤

[@duckies0791]

The last guy: I'm so happy!!! What a sweetheart, who genuinely cares for his friend!

[@FicoOl8998]

Yeah sung

[@justwave3407]

what level do you need to rebirth

[@purplie5544]

she looks drop dead gorgeous with that skin tone, looks, hair and personality . Hope she becomes more successful

[@jagritchauhan7052]

Beauty leads to success??

[@akeeljassim244]

@@jagritchauhan7052 it can

[@jagritchauhan7052]

@@akeeljassim244 u mean beauty can??

[@StealthNinjaX2]

@@jagritchauhan7052 it does in america atleast , idk about india, but probably does too

[@jagritchauhan7052]

@@StealthNinjaX2 and beauty standard varies for different person . So who will get success 😜

[@itznyx1320]

Her smile, Her skin. This is natural natural beauty, hope she makes it far!

[@warrax111]

I hope not. In this matter. She will be happier without simps and money.

[@winterdesert1]

@@Savanah-takkers-001 Very wise comment. Another part of the irony is she'll soon learn that material items can't buy her the happiness that she currently has.

[@FufufafaChilli]

She is a dalit. Her future will only on the street like other dalits. It is india, What do you want to expect?

[@spoons250]

No. Hvae you ever lived in a slum? I have. They arnt happy. Theres moaning and crying all night. You fall asleep listening to loved ones stomachs growl. she will be spitting out 1 baby a year, each one aging her about 5 years at a time (thats human nature, look it up "how much does pregnancy age you". @@winterdesert1

[@tsmatthx2]

@@warrax111 simps isn't a thing

[@Kaylamity_slays]

😭😭😭 she is sooooo stunning!!! I hope she really makes it far, would be nice for once to see someone so deserving recieve a large platform

[@kristiejr8560]

She needs to be looked after, and protected from the envious. They’re already exploiting her, including this interview. I hope she was paid well and assisted with leaving poverty

[@OG_2pence]

He looks like he's been cutting domestic corners on purpose, is what he looks like.

[@ellenation2294]

while I done disagree with u ... the amount of exposure she will get just from this interview might just change her life. Though I'm still surprised she's living in the slums when she got a shoot from a big company in India...

[@dee6816]

This interview will or has already catapulted her.

[@inquisitvem6723]

They need to pay her for those ads

[@inquisitvem6723]

The only person in the world with 200k subs and still living in a slum. Sounds like someone is pocketing everything

[@owly-kiki6674]

She is drop-dead beautiful !!! Skin, hair, teeth, perfect facial features, her gentle aura. .. I wish for her to achieve her dreams for a better life.

[@Manhunternew]

Yeah being young is great

[@jimmybali10]

With makeup, that is

[@MeaganMiller-l4n]

Yes!!!!

[@MeaganMiller-l4n]

@@jimmybali10 With jealousy that is, for you. She doesn't even have makeup in these clips, and this is what intelligent "owly-kiki66674" and I are talking about, about her natural skin without makeup shown in the clips, not pictures. Notice how "owly-kiki66674" said "her gentle aura", you don't get that from pictures, she's talking about the clips of her without makeup, ha ha. I know you're envious, but too bad, deal with it.

[@TheStoicNinja]

Youth will do that to you. The point is to take care of yourself not to live carelessly then call yourself a 10 and force people to do that too

[@deyanzd]

This is the most descent, humble and modest Supermodel I have seen in my life so far

[@johnson5725]

Of course she is. She knows where she come from. Most super models, have everything before age 10

[@oghektor777]

Definitely 😊

[@ghostcontrollingameatsuit5119]

Thats what I liked most about her, I hope she never looses that

[@Coolcarting]

Which other supermodes are you talking about?

[@janeflorencebr]

She is just a kid

[@Schmidteren]

omg that line she said at the end, that broke me. Sitting here eating, I'm sobbing like crazy. Wish her and her family all the best. Sad people have to live like this.

[@jillclarke7264]

She's lovely, the way she says "Papa look" still innocent and delightful. Best wishes to her

[@Mallikarjun-g]

Ask to do one of these in britian and US slums

[@sparda9060]

Well yeah shes 12 lol still a kid.

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

i love how the father treats her and how proud he is of her, that's amazing

[@Thewhiteandorange]

1000% and her friends are also so supportive and excited for her... lovely. i hope she is safe and goes far in life without losing her roots.

[@stuff1784]

It’s bc her pay is funding her entire family.

[@Create-d6i]

Yes. Considering how indians are conservative that was incredibly beautiful i couldnt help but smile through out. Go girl achieve great heights

[@cacameleon]

wonder if he be as proud if she expressed her interest for modeling herself before being scouted guess not

[@ChagossianCheetah]

Are you sure that's her father? And not one of those very wealthy island owner situation(s)?

[@Hades035]

almost cried when her father showed the posters...

[@queeniam2246]

Im so happy for this beautiful young lady.. and her proud father... just amazing...so humble, gentle and kind...she will go far in the industry.. as long as DAD protects her.. I wish her all the luck of success ❤

[@Tracydot3]

She can definitely be a model and has an amazing energy and personality but the modeling industry is very exploitative and dark. I hope that an ethical manager looks out for her and only pairs her up with brands and companies that will respect her and treat her well. Ideally, she should be an influencer instead and be 100% in charge of her own brand but she needs someone to show her how to do that. I am wishing her the best, she seems like such a sweet girl.

[@motherofdevons666]

That's the first thing that came to my mind. Protect this girl. I hope her father protects her as much as he's proud of her. She deserves protection and love always.

[@tosinmathew5168]

@@motherofdevons666 She probably needs a woman agency who already knows the business and also close to the family to protect her because her father might not even know how dark the modeling industry is. Some offers look good on paper because they aren't lawyers and cannot tell the difference until it's time to implement then your eyes open after signing a slave contract.

[@thedarkestsunn]

AWWW her dad is so supportive and sweet for making this such a special moment with the cameras and everything

[@Painting866]

You can tell he really loves his kids. They hustle but he protects them.

[@kieuhoang3314]

Her dad seems so supportive and loving and her friends are all happy for her, such wholesome

[@farheenbasith343]

I think what really strikes me about this video is that girl children have been looked down upon as burdens so long in India. But this girl, through her unique talents, ambition and determination turned out to be an unbelievable boon for her family.

[@Mallikarjun-g]

Burdens in India???

[@Mallikarjun-g]

Please visit poor people where are you from you will know.

[@AdeleiTeillana]

I've never heard being born beautiful described as a "talent"! 😂

[@Nyuffykah]

Girls are Lakshmi❤

[@rhishere2265]

Shes talented becuase she can model its not only one factor cry about it ho@@AdeleiTeillana

[@rkay4998]

She’s so pretty. I hope everything goes well for her in her modeling career 😭

[@rinadhara2495]

May God always bless this pure soul, 🙏

[@stacinaturenuts9060]

Her papa must be an amazing parent to raise such a beautiful soul! All my love to that family.

[@Mallikarjun-g]

Ask to do one of these videos in Britain and US slums

[@amazin7006]

@@Mallikarjun-g We don't have slums, there are homeless people, but children do not live outside like that

[@dnnznx]

@@amazin7006 the where does homeless people's kid live. Genuinely asking

[@deathysmile]

she is not just a talent, she is a well raised and beloved daughter, beautiful through her and her families and friends hearts. I hope her dad protects her from evil as much as he can. I hope she stays true to herself, despite fame and maliciousness of the beauty industry. pray for her

[@aneelatasneem5749]

The young boys from community cheering for her is what got my attention in this video. Each and every person in this video is so positive ❤

[@alexjordanofficial1116]

I was thinking about that. The little boy who shook her hand and then said I AM SO HAPPY made me think about what little things can make us happy.

[@sphinky1156]

I love the supportive father as well. The boys seem so well mannered and kind too :)

[@davidb9976]

They would hate it in uk. Jealousy is terrible

[@A.M.0000]

They are all gorgeous as well.

[@denizthebig]

he did that in the funny way i think acting like a fan but he is a long time friend.. such sweet people @@alexjordanofficial1116

[@karthikepost]

BBC and India's slums_ a match made in heaven. They can't live without each other.

[@Miniflower25]

😂😂 true 🤦‍♀️

[@SunilMeena-do7xn]

Since Adani is going to redevelop Dharavi slums, they must be trying make as many videos as possible before its no more.

[@alifatmi6445]

@karthikepost So wrong on BBCs part that they forced Maleesha to live in these slums since she was born. They should have filmed this somewhere nice and not show where she actually lives!

[@NB-lx6gz]

I'm from Eastern Europe but I swear it's all I saw growing up...BBC is obsessed with India

[@Dorcas8401]

we know them right😂😂😂

[@TempestIsa]

She should never go anywhere without her Father, please keep this precious girl safe, I have a feeling that it wont be long before she is a superstar!!!

[@disguiseddv8ant486]

Thank you! No one is saying how weird that this random female photographer singling out young girls to take pictures of. She know that this girl self confidence and insecurities are low. All of this trafficking, prostitution, etc. going on, who is she taking these pictures for?

[@piiinkDeluxe]

​@@disguiseddv8ant486i think you're reaching

[@mellikesfish]

@@disguiseddv8ant486 you're reaching too far. if the photographer didn't accept to take her photos for free then she wouldn't have this opportunity to grow popular. and that's not even what the person meant (the person you replied to)

[@Dandan-xb7ck]

@@disguiseddv8ant486 Sometimes people genuinely can just be nice - this photographer wanted to help her create a portfolio after maleesha reached out to her, which was after her story had been published. It's always good to be safe and aware, but this photographer got just normal general headshots which maleesha uses.

[@comelybecky]

She is beautiful and articulate. If she keeps her family by her side, she can go far and help her community. It's a great story and it makes me smile.

[@sweetnaomi56]

Her dad being supportive is so sweet 🥹

[@clare_jordin]

Sweet little girl.May God protect her from all the predators of this industry.

[@aduriteking2155]

Filthy industry that's for sure

[@renkylo2179]

this industry is made for the predators & she has to go through them. are you that much illiterate?

[@alexstone7594]

Hallelujah 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏿

[@alexstone7594]

Hallelujah 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏿

[@alexstone7594]

Hallelujah 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏿

[@wge621]

Omg, seeing her on an ad in India actually made me tear up. I'm a similar skin tone as her and let me tell you, it's no surprise that she got discovered by a Western photographer because only the lightest Indian models are used in India. They're historically more likely to use a white person on their ads than a medium skinned Indian person, particularly if it's a woman. That's amazing that everyone there can see a girl on ads who actually looks like them

[@edj2045]

that's very true! The most beautiful Indian ive ever seen was a girl who was a little darker than this color. it's a shame that colorism is so rampant in India and black countries

[@blackout07blue]

in America, this girl’s bronze color of skin is like the ideal best color. Even white people want their skin to be more bronze/brown like this.

[@sonderexpeditions]

Dark skin Indian women are stunning.

[@Msomale]

​@@sonderexpeditionsthey're the prettiest ❤😍

[@thezu9250]

@@blackout07blue That’s a pretty new trend. For most of America’s history, people were trying to avoid being even a little bit tanned because they didn’t want to face discrimination. It’s only now that being tanned is associated with wealth. That’s why it’s coveted. It’s because the rich made it fashionable. In the past, being pale meant that you were too rich to work in the field. So, even poor people would try to look pale.

[@MAKI-uo4hc]

this video made me cry😭it is so heartwarming when the girl saw her photo in the skincare ads

[@shoelacedonkey]

And yet this is another child who wil be used and most probably abused by that superficial industry. I truly hope someone will help her get out of it before it's too late.

[@sasla3259]

@@shoelacedonkeynot only that- where is her Money from that advertisement?? She can’t go school and live in that condition😢 They have to pay her for her jobs, so that she could build up a better life

[@BeingHuman5291]

​@@sasla3259her English is good I think she go to school but without proper electricity and living area it's difficult for her to study. We indians sometimes treat slum peoples as they are not humans 😢

[@cody7068]

I hope as she gets older she has a successful career and is respected in the industry. These are the women that need to be recognized in the world. Beautiful women from hard lives all across the world are abundant. Wish her well

[@lamvpg3tzitin]

She deserves this exposure. Wish her great success!

[@tiffany4264]

The last boy who shook her hand also looks like a freaking model lol so handsome, so many beautiful people in India!

[@skrim6952]

indians usually has a great face structure tbh like i know i have lol

[@taeshi9541]

@@skrim6952 typical Indian guys trynna impress girls 😂

[@skrim6952]

@@taeshi9541 at that time i didn't even knw she is a girl

[@RaymondReigns]

@tiffany4264 as a West Indian, I think you're beautiful as well 🤩

[@tigerfist5120]

@@skrim6952gayest comment ever

[@Victoria11337]

Her English speaking is much better than most of the Bollywood actress

[@Erode-karan]

Well said. Bollywood actress blabbers amm umm ahh ehh all the times inbetween.

[@muntaha681]

4:15 He father is so proud of her! 🥺

[@fumetsu-950]

this is what i always mean, when i say you can't buy REAL beauty with money. she is simply beautiful. i hope her career only goes upwards forever.

[@freemagicfun]

Must be an old video - she has already bought a house. She is continuing to model, around her school schedule.

[@softKactuz]

Oh I'm so relieved to know she is out of that place,safe and getting proffit from her work.

[@LakshaDeirwa]

that's good news

[@Armyblink4life554]

Oh wow really? Wow good for her

[@kindofanmol]

Its typical BBC poverty propaganda

[@WayAlpha101]

@@softKactuz No woman is ever 'safe' in India.

[@SofieSoph]

She 100% deserves it! These are the people all the agencies should be after, they are all so humble and only want the best for their future and their families.

[@noetakeuchi8284]

Why would she deserve more than anyone else ? 🤨

[@jeanakatherine9369]

Modeling agencies don’t hv the best track record for how they treat the models either

[@thedog5k]

Even more ripe to take advantage of

[@rachkate76]

@@noetakeuchi8284W⚓️

[@rawt3n315]

@@noetakeuchi8284 For her looks? That are ideal for modelling?

[@Yourboy_danny]

I feel for kids like her so much talent and big bright dreams but no one goes out of their way to help them reach their dreams😢

[@Deadsunflower123]

I'm not gonna lie...she looks like a disney princesses someone better hire her as a model she's got it all.... she's so pretty she has a dreamer's vibe 👑😭✨👍🏻 god plss make her successful 4:48 😭😭😭 i love how supportive everyone is yes ppl like you will succeed more

[@31keyful]

@tecTitus Yes neckbeard, Disney.

[@gosikh]

She is representing all the beautiful women of India who are not born with light skin. I wish she become really famous and becomes a role model to millions of girls of India. So happy for her.

[@ИраИванова-л4к]

Tinted skin is beautiful

[@oooouaa]

why are you mentioning skin tone if you referencing the nationality that doesn't even have it

[@XxGamersxx1990]

Ok? Why was the reason to drag the fair skinned people? Is it their fault for being fair. It is the fault of your society for putting a skin tone on pedestal.

[@Hamaswife]

@@XxGamersxx1990 no one dragged fair skin. they just said she is representing darker skinned indian women, because usually this attention is only given to fair skinned indians. as they are seen as more beautiful (rare) in that culture

[@abuaiubansaryhamim7045]

@@npc29182 According to south asian perspective she is women. It's more about physical and intellectual maturity than age and i think she showed that.

[@Aspect_jp]

Hard Words brother ❤ "she's one of us, but she's gone so far"

[@kati-ana]

But has far has really gone? She's still living in the slums.

[@PTS-Maid]

​​@@kati-anaRelax shes barely at the beginning of her career. Give her some time shes still a kid.

[@spain2fried]

Awe she’s absolutely adorable. Seeing her all cheesy made me smile. I hope wonderful things come towards her, she deserves no less!

[@BrielleBoo2]

Her father is so proud and supportive!!

[@Fjk2134]

I know right. In India and a lot of middle eastern countries especially the slums the parents sell their daughter to get married to older men , a LOT older than them for money . I’m happy he’s not exploiting her and selling her off. He seems more supportive and proud

[@deepanshunegi8742]

Why have kids when you cant afford to make their life decent

[@chrisy5289]

@@deepanshunegi8742how do you know that things were always like that? Shit happens, don’t assume yk anyone’s life

[@parpaasbarpaas4603]

@@Fjk2134 you clearly have no clue what you are talking about

[@krakazyabra376]

the funniest part of this beautiful story is that Maleesha hadn't had a chance to use such skincare products before her photos were used for the brand.

[@batacumba]

I definitely wouldn’t say it’s funny. Weird choice of words on your part. It’s sad. 😒

[@krakazyabra376]

@batacumba sorry if I hurt your feelings, but I meant it is funny how the brand uses the kid's natural and inborn beauty to advertise their products.

[@batacumba]

@@krakazyabra376 ok I can see the point you were trying to make.

[@k8lynmae]

Nor does she or any child need them

[@DM-dy9cw]

And still can not afford it

[@NCallurs]

The boys feeling blessed by her handshake could be models also! Very beautiful kids the lot!

[@Mallikarjun-g]

Ask to do one of these videos in Britain and US slums

[@maithilykhairnar7134]

@Mallikarjuna What is your problem?

[@WarriorJournals]

I agree. I hope someone who can help them with a modeling or acting career sees this. Those children have gorgeous features!

[@hydragaming4265]

@@maithilykhairnar7134the problem is that she doesn’t live in the slum anymore she has a good apartment why not show that and show the illegal slums

[@DotNDesFam]

She’s pure and her father is the best dad! Even when he has nothing he gives his all for her to have it all beautiful keep them safe and I wish her a successful career to get her and her beautiful family out there slums and in a beautiful home as they deserve. Hearts of gold

[@lana_6336]

You can tell her father truly loves her, very heartwarming. He definitely has to be extremely protective of her

[@lary240]

the way her father is so proud and supportive of her🥺❤

[@spacecoasttactical]

The way he's spending the money on himself you mean

[@ChagossianCheetah]

Gives me Jerry Falwell Jr vibes if you get what I'm sayihg

[@sayantanchatterjee3626]

Yes, she sleeps in the beat up bench while her father and brother sleep on the bed as a habit. Sounds like a very supportive and loving father.

[@Pou1gie1]

She was only 12 and really knew how to hustle...contacted favorite photographer...got them to make a portfolio for her...then used those photos to book herself.

[@thestarinstitute]

Smart girl!!

[@MaryamAli-z2f]

It’s so great to see her friends and family being happy for her I wish her all the success 😭❤

[@siddharthpanchal718]

I hope she remains this way, humble and down to earth. Her simplicity is so touching.

[@talealifts]

I hope she lives a full, happy, and healthy life! Her talent is amazing. The fact that she has favorite fashion photographers and took the chance on DM'ing one shows how passionate she is about her craft. May she be protected from the scummy and abusive parts of modeling pleaseee

[@fpsreactions8481]

Ye I hope she has a long and successful career. But what talent does she have have? Being good looking isn't a talent. She got lucky that she is good looking and that she was spotted. Everyone around her did the job for her.

[@bunaynayslay]

Talent? Are you serious

[@ShivmurtiMaurya-t6o]

Apni apni life hai haina😔💑🙏👏🍂

[@ShivmurtiMaurya-t6o]

Q q k ki baat hai 😔💑🙏👏🙋

[@tsuyuasui7297]

​@@imeanduh1238 modelling is àlso à talent tho, not everyone is photogenetic

[@concha0711]

She just won another follower from the other side of the world! You go girl!!!

[@divyaverma1046]

4:33 bro aise papa sabko mile he's very supportive, genuine and good personn 🙏

[@muhammadaliqureshi21]

Everyone has the right to have aspirations. Good luck to this young lady!

[@goldenhourss]

I teared up when I saw her photos on the skincare brand advertisement. This girl deserves fhe world, Inhope she gets more and more opportunities and is able to get out of poverty and provide her family with a nice house. I love her positivity❤

[@kzalesak4]

I wanted to say that she is very lucky to have a good father. It is heaetwarming to see, how he genuinely and honestly seems to support her, and shares they joy rather then seeing her for profit

[@SleepyT23]

she is soooo beautiful. I just lost my dad recently, and it is so cute to see this dad so proud of his daughter.

[@tmc0964]

Lord God almighty!! Protect her from predators and keep her safe and innocent as she realizes her dreams!! Amen!! You’ve got this baby girl!!!

[@poornalakshmi2811]

So true!

[@MissMarquise]

Beautiful comment!

[@Shubham_Bahirat]

Chill man not everyone is predators here 🥲 it's below 1%

[@jiafei8909]

below 1% tell that to yourself ATLEAST 8%@@Shubham_Bahirat

[@Mallikarjun-g]

Ask to do one of these videos in Britain and US slums.

[@xraydoge5430]

The dad’s support is so wholesome, I can feel great vibes from him and her relationship

[@oyen410]

She has so much potential honesty. I hope with the help of her fame and modelling, she and her family could live out of their current condition into a better life

[@92GreyBlue]

Please dear God watch over all vulnerable young women like her.

[@anonymous-zt9xw]

Why only women ?? Don't you know the r@pe men too in America??

[@moonzo13]

@@anonymous-zt9xw women are most likely do get agressed but yes you are right

[@nodoka410]

Very impressed. Her father's expression of being super proud of his daughter is truly amazing!!

[@Quincunx2]

Seeing a dad being proud is really a blessing, and I am really happy for her.

[@antoniodominguezjr4734]

You mean, seeing a dad proud when there’s a camera rolling?

[@Quincunx2]

@@antoniodominguezjr4734 what do you mean by that? Seeing her dad happy is blessing

[@antoniodominguezjr4734]

@@Quincunx2I mean to say, people have a tendency to be on their best behavior when the camera is on. We don’t really know what this girl’s going through because there’s a camera crew. Nobody is being themselves around a camera crew.

[@Quincunx2]

@@antoniodominguezjr4734 ya true

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

Proud of what? born pretty?

[@avess_edits8354]

Why does everyone in the video look drop dead gorgeous. 😮

[@Bretherenne]

Isn't it? I felt the same. They're so good looking!

[@jagritchauhan7052]

😂😂 r they really good looking?

[@me-zb7qm]

i was going to comment the same thing, even the boys coming up to take their photos are so handsome too. and her father.

[@trusfratedbunny2215]

@@Bretherenne If that's what u find gud looking then Probably 95% of india is super good looking lol, but it's just Ppl here don't afford skin care or not have time & resources to look after themselves or stay groomed all time. It's just not given that much importance by indian society to well carry ourselves look wise in day to day life, so all indian ppl outsider sees in india are just Seeing us at the extremely raw or worst version of our looks that's been into pollution, Uv heat, air dirt, blackheads & everything on faces.

[@damitzdesign]

She’s absolutely beautiful!!! She’s has nice skin, beautiful set of chompers, thin fit build, and her face is so symmetrical.... I feel like she’ll go far in the model industry… This just proves you can find beauty anywhere 😊

[@natcers]

She deserves much more than 1M followers. Beautiful soul.

[@GHopper-uf7mt]

I just looked her up and shes a succesfull model now, definetly pulled her family out of the slums

[@manjunathmadabal]

Let's take a moment to admire her remarkable English-speaking abilities. Absolutely impressive!

[@alejandraanguiano7921]

This is exactly what I was thinking! So impressive how fluent she is

[@thezu9250]

Why? English is actually a national language there.

[@khallalian8558]

​@@thezu9250 Not national.... official language

[@Mallikarjun-g]

Ask to do one of these videos in Britain and US slums

[@goddoda412]

and you cant even speak 2

[@JessicaAzura]

The way she is so humble and shy about it makes her even more beautiful

[@artzhyunjin]

she is natural beauty!! love her and her energy. so pure.

[@Overall22]

When the second boy says"mereko to accha lagta h, ham jese logo me se agey bar gaye".... melt my heart

[@jamaicauptown]

what does it mean? I'm not indie

[@okayperson8416]

@@jamaicauptown its translated in the video, she's like us but shes gone farther

[@littleregrets8810]

He said. "Atleast one of us has achieved success. And i am happy for her"

[@Valanci555]

​@@jamaicauptowni feel good, as people like us is achieving sucess.

[@bolt6572]

it means ' people like me are going forward in life. I like that ' @@jamaicauptown

[@stuff1784]

I’m amazed by how her teeth and skin are naturally PERFECT.

[@Gumpmachine1]

I’m not, there’s a billion plus Indians, you’re gonna get a few especially if they’re young that just are blessed with good health and outward appearance

[@SATWIKRAJ-x3b]

​@@Gumpmachine1what do you mean by few ?

[@Gumpmachine1]

@@SATWIKRAJ-x3b probably 1000’s if not hundreds of thousands of beautiful girls like her. I mean the Indian cricket team kinda sucks once you consider this mathematics

[@multipurpose6984]

​@@Gumpmachine1WE ALL ARE EQUALLY BEAUTIFUL, PERCIVENESS OF THAT BEAUTY DEPENDS ON US ,AS BEAUTY LIES IN THE EYES OF BEHOLDER YOU ARE WRONG WE ALL HAVE OUTER BEAUTY, INNER BEAUTY IS THE REAL BEAUTY

[@Gumpmachine1]

@@multipurpose6984 dating app data suggests different Women overwhelmingly chase the same few men

[@bajanqt123]

Why am I crying? This is beautiful, I really pray that nothing but the best comes to her and her family and that's she able to be an encouragement to those in her area

[@Redeevs]

I love how everyone is so supportive of her, especially her dad! Very sweet to watch, but also sad, this girl just proves even more that there is hidden talent in a lot of people, but they just can’t show it because of their life situation. I really hope she goes big one day! ❤❤❤

[@cortitosdeanemona503]

So heart-warming story, hope she's living in a better place with her family!

[@spacepirate8355]

Seems like they moved "Kharwa reportedly was born to Gujarati parents. She now lives in a makeshift slum in Mumbai with her family and her father works as a clown at local events to support the family. As per reports, with the money from her modelling assignments, the little star has already managed to buy a one-room flat in Mumbai." (Timesofindia)

[@cortitosdeanemona503]

@@spacepirate8355 I'm happy to hear that, thanks for the info.