How a girl transformed from Mumbai slum into teen model, internet influencer
In March, a luxury Indian cosmetics brand Forest Essentials chose Maleesha as the face of its Yuvati campaign celebrating young Indian women.
Maleesha Kharwa, 15, a model and Instagram influencer, reacts as she leaves a grocery store in Mumbai, India, September 11, 2023.(photo credit: REUTERS/HEMANSHI KAMANI)Updated: 
