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| name = Maleesha Kharwa<br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2008|1|13}}<br />
| occupation = Fashion model<br />
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'''Maleesha Kharwa''' is an Indian [[Model (person)|model]] and [[Internet celebrity|internet personality]]. She is recognised for her journey from Mumbai's slums to the fashion industry. Known for her striking looks and inspiring journey, she has since worked with various brands and advocates for underprivileged communities, using her platform to raise awareness about social issues.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Chance encounter transforms girl from Mumbai slum into teenage model, internet influencer |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/india/chance-encounter-transforms-girl-mumbai-slum-into-teenage-model-internet-2023-09-18/ |publisher=Reuters}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Maleesha Kharwa: From Mumbai's Shanty To Content Creator |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/wpower-2024/maleesha-kharwa-from-mumbais-shanty-to-content-creator/92161/1 |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=Forbes India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Remedios |first=Faye |date=2023-03-15 |title=How Forest Essentials is giving Maleesha Kharwa a headstart |url=https://www.vogue.in/beauty/content/how-forest-essentials-is-giving-maleesha-kharwa-a-headstart |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=Vogue India |language=en-IN}}</ref><br />
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== Early life and background ==<br />
Kharwa was raised in Mumbai's [[Dharavi]] area, one of the city's largest slums. Her father Mukesh Kharwa works as a clown at children's events. She also has a younger brother. Despite challenging living conditions, Kharwa aspired to become a model from a young age.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Web |first=Statesman |date=2023-09-19 |title=Who is Maleesha Kharwa? Indian model thriving globally once lived in Mumbai slum |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/who-is/who-is-maleesha-kharwa-indian-model-thriving-globally-once-lived-in-mumbai-slum-1503223538.html |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=The Statesman |language=en}}</ref><br />
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In 2020, during a visit to [[Mumbai]], American actor and dancer [[Robert Hoffman (actor)|Robert Hoffman]] encountered Kharwa. Impressed by her potential, Hoffman assisted in creating her [[Instagram]] account and initiated a [[GoFundMe]] campaign to support her modeling ambitions. This exposure led to modeling opportunities, including features in magazines such as [[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]] India, Grazia, Elle, and [[Vogue India|Vogue]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Streets of Gold: Mumbai |url=https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/proginfo/2024/04/streets-of-gold-mumbai |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=www.bbc.co.uk |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Cosmopolitan on Maleesha Kharwa |url=https://www.cosmopolitan.in/celebrity/features/a27798/maleesha-kharwa-rising-slums-and-reaching-new-heights-model |access-date=2023-10-18 |website=Cosmopolitan |language=en |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Vogue on Maleesha Kharwa |url=https://www.vogue.in/beauty/content/how-forest-essentials-is-giving-maleesha-kharwa-a-headstart |access-date=2023-10-18 |website=Vogue |language=en |df=dmy-all}}</ref><br />
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In 2023, Kharwa became the face of [[Forest Essentials]]’ “Yuvati” collection, a luxury beauty and skincare brand. <br />
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As of March 2025, Kharwa has amassed over 480,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares insights into her personal and professional life. <br />
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