Slum Princess: India's Teen Supermodel Who Was Discovered In Mumbai Slums | Limitless | Full Episode

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From Mumbai slum to magazine covers, teen model, Maleesha's life changed overnight after she was discovered. We follow her as she balances school, family, and the pressures of the fashion industry. 16-year-old Maleesha, raised in a Mumbai slum, has achieved her childhood dream of becoming a model, gracing the covers of Vogue and Cosmopolitan and the face of an Indian skincare brand. Her life took a dramatic turn after a chance encounter with Hollywood actor Robert Hoffman during his visit to Mumbai a few years ago. Hoffman, moved by her plight and aspirations, started an online campaign to support her education and modeling dreams. The documentary follows Maleesha as she navigates high school graduation, family challenges, and prepares for her biggest test yet: walking the runway at a live fashion event. Can Maleesha break away from the ‘Princess from the Slums’ label? 00:00 The model from Mumbai slums 01:18 Meeting the slum princess 06:36 How Maleesha was discovered 08:49 Preparing for her first runway show 12:01 Balancing modelling, studying, and judo 20:10 What happens after graduation? 23:48 Practicing her runway walk 25:02 Her passion for dance 27:39 Bombay Times Fashion Week rehearsals 31:19 Maleesha's English practice 34:55 Final rehearsal before ramp walk 36:29 Show begins 38:56 Life in a hut beside the river 44:09 A father's pride, a daughter's dream ========= ABOUT THE SHOW: Limitless follows four Asian teens: an artist, a dancer, a footballer and a model. It chronicles their inspiring journeys as they defy challenges and expectations to chase their dreams. ================== #CNAInsider #CNALimitless #India #Mumbai #Slum #Fashion #Beauty #Runway For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider