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From rags to riches: The inspiring journey of this Mumbai slumpreneur

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Updated on: 23 January,2024 08:12 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Ainie Rizvi | ainie.rizvi@mid-day.com

Pooja Gupta, from Bhandup, is a slumpreneur running a thriving make-up service while pursuing her education. In an exclusive interview with Mid-day, this inspirational Mumbai slum champion shares her journey of turning her passion for makeup into a booming business

From rags to riches: The inspiring journey of this Mumbai slumpreneur

Pooja participated in the local version of Shark Tank known as Dolphin Tanki to secure a funding of Rs 40,000. Image Courtesy: Salaam Bombay Foundation

A dreamer and an achiever, Bhandup’s slum champion – Pooja Gupta found her calling in the world of beauty when she was merely 14. She began with baby steps, perfecting the art of a winged liner on her younger sister. Soon, she realized the transformative power of makeup and decided to pursue her dreams fiercely.

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