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I won the Vogue forces of fashion 2025 “Model of the year” award. @vogueindia . . This is a HUGE win for us small town Tamil girls who from nothing. Winning this award means so much because for me a model isn’t someone who just carries an outfit or a look. A model is an ideal representation of one’s ethnicity and culture. In August of 2022, I went on one date with someone I’m very good friends with now. I remember him going “why aren’t you a model?” And I laughed at his face saying this is India, women who look like me aren’t ideal for the industry. Because I’ve never seen anyone like me in the mainstream media growing up. Moreover, in the south they only prefer conventionally attractive women. Despite this he went on to pass my number to a friend who’s brand my profile suited. The next thing I know I’m on a flight to Mumbai to do my first ever modelling campaign. Honestly, I just said okay cuz in my head I was getting a free trip to Mumbai and I’ve always been keen on exploring the city. Little did I know this weekend trip would change the course of my career. Mumbai is truly the “City of dreams” cuz dreams you never were allowed to dream, come true here. The butterfly effect after the campaign with my girls @jiakamte & @miheex helped me gain two sisters and a career. One thing I love to do is give my heart out and put in 10x more effort into the work I do. In this line I knew I had to work on myself, so I became better by not changing a thing about my appearance but just owning the fuck outta it. I let my confidence speak at work by being real and true to myself. And now here I am. Your 2025 “VOGUE MODEL OF THE YEAR”. Thank you to everyone who’s supported me throughout my journey on here. And a special thanks to those who voted for me. Super grateful for you all. Take this one as a personal win my lovesss. Always dream big and work hard towards it 🥂

For @vogueindia (Jan-Feb Well shoot issue) What a blessing to shoot in state I’m from. . Editor in chief @rochelle.pinto Styled by @manglien Assisted by @ankursinghnitwal Shot by @farhanhussain Makeup by @eshwarlog Hair by @gargikarmakarmakeup Bookings editor @alizaafatmaa Models @khushirathee and @keepinitnejm

@nike x @norblacknorwhite have made history and my face is on it!!!! REPRESENT ‼️@nikewomen . . Photography: Bharat Sikka @bharatsikkastudio Creative: Ger Tierney @gertierney Styling: Raphael Hirsch @raphaelhirsch Assistant Stylists: Storm Foster @iji.keia HMU: Shivani Joseph @sculpt.ing_ Set Design: Abhishek Kanade Production: @elementsprodn

I feel the most insecure of my bloated body and puffy face when I’m on my period but being a model in an industry where I’m one of a kind, has helped me move past that insecurity because I have no one to compare myself to except myself. I now love all versions of my body. Here’s me shooting for the summer campaign (on the 1st day of my period) for @mirchibykim in the tiniest bikinis and sexiest dresses 🌶️💋 Shot by @devikasuri_ & @alanjameshandley Makeup by @adhishreep

It’s curvy girl summer. To my beautiful big girls. WEAR THEM BIKINIS. It’s time we show off our sexy bodies. They make us hate ourselves because they ain’t confident enough to be us. I’m here to prove them wrong always. Muahh 💋 For @mirchibykim Photographed by @devikaa_ Makeup by @adhishreep

Never thought I’d be able to share my Tamil culture with THE @badgalriri Fenty Beauty Ki Haveli Pop-up happening from 25 April - 4 May at Pheonix Palladium @fentybeauty @fentyskin @tirabeauty @sephora_india

First month back in the bay has been good

A gala hosted by @nexxusnewyork at @citypalacejaipur I had the privilege not only attend but also travel and get dolled up for it on the @heritagepalaceonwheels . Hair by @nexxusnewyork Outfit by @labelankitajain Jwellery from @cutecollectionhkv Makeup and styling by me

Time for Hippie Beyoncé’s comeback

Rolling loud is proof that India knows how to get turnt up. This is a massive win for the Indian music scene. We are finally being seen and I’m so here for it. I appreciate @budweiserindia and their team for this experience. Shot by @ratnammm #BudweiserIndia #BudxOnTour #Madeforfans #rollingloud #rollingloudindia #rollingloud2025

I attended the show by @rkivecity celebrating 150 years of Mayo college, Ajmer. They’re known for their zero-waste, upcycled design approach and make banger fits. Followed by an after party hosted by @theleagueindia in a 400 year old fort in Ajmer called Kishangarh Fort. Loved every minute of it. Wearing @rkivecity

My confidence comes from making cellulite, stretch marks, back/tummy rolls, keloid scars, discolouration and pigmentation hot. @mirchibykim ♥️