<p>In what comes as an achievement, a 14-year-old girl, Maleesha Kharwa, who hails from the Dharavi slums of Mumbai, has become the face of the luxury beauty brand Forest Essentials’ The Yuvati collection.</p>.<p>Though it happened some time back, the videos and photos of the young girl, have over the past couple of days, gone viral on social media platforms. </p>.<p>Last month, the Forest Essentials, run by entrepreneur Mira Kulkarni, released a video on Instagram.</p>.<p>“Her face lit up with pure delight, To see her dreams in front of her insight. Maleesha’s story is a beautiful reminder that dreams really do come true,” the brand said in a social media post. </p>.<p>Maleesha too has a social media account, which is flooded with comments. </p>.<p>"Introducing Yuvati: A selection that embodies the spirit of a young girl who has risen from humble beginnings, with a heart full of dreams and a will to achieve. Inspired by the journey of every young girl who has dared to dream and is on the path to womanhood, the Yuvati Selection is a tribute to their unstoppable spirit and resilience,” Forest Essential said in an Instagram post. </p>.<p>“And because we believe that dreams should never be limited by circumstances, and education is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities & fulfilling dreams, a portion of the proceeds from this selection will go towards Project Paathshala - an initiative committed to breaking down barriers to education and building a brighter future,” it said. </p>.<p>Maleesha, then 10, was ‘discovered’ in 2020 by Hollywood actor Robert Hoffman during the shoot of a music video in Mumbai.</p>
<p>In what comes as an achievement, a 14-year-old girl, Maleesha Kharwa, who hails from the Dharavi slums of Mumbai, has become the face of the luxury beauty brand Forest Essentials’ The Yuvati collection.</p>.<p>Though it happened some time back, the videos and photos of the young girl, have over the past couple of days, gone viral on social media platforms. </p>.<p>Last month, the Forest Essentials, run by entrepreneur Mira Kulkarni, released a video on Instagram.</p>.<p>“Her face lit up with pure delight, To see her dreams in front of her insight. Maleesha’s story is a beautiful reminder that dreams really do come true,” the brand said in a social media post. </p>.<p>Maleesha too has a social media account, which is flooded with comments. </p>.<p>"Introducing Yuvati: A selection that embodies the spirit of a young girl who has risen from humble beginnings, with a heart full of dreams and a will to achieve. Inspired by the journey of every young girl who has dared to dream and is on the path to womanhood, the Yuvati Selection is a tribute to their unstoppable spirit and resilience,” Forest Essential said in an Instagram post. </p>.<p>“And because we believe that dreams should never be limited by circumstances, and education is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities & fulfilling dreams, a portion of the proceeds from this selection will go towards Project Paathshala - an initiative committed to breaking down barriers to education and building a brighter future,” it said. </p>.<p>Maleesha, then 10, was ‘discovered’ in 2020 by Hollywood actor Robert Hoffman during the shoot of a music video in Mumbai.</p>
