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.

What began as a freelance beautician service in 2018 has now turned into a full-time makeover business for brides, bridesmaids and their family members. Her clientele ranges from women residing in slums to those from the higher end of society. In an exclusive conversation with Mid-day, she reveals that she began with a meagre income of Rs 10,000 which has now turned into Rs 1,00,000+ corpus. Currently, she uses this income to facilitate her family’s needs and pay for her college fees.