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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai's slum teen turns makeup entrepreneur, earns lakhs

Updated On: 28 July, 2023 11:11 AM IST | Ainie Rizvi

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

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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
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
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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

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

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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

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

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In a bid to take her skills one notch higher, she was assisted by Salaam Bombay Foundation (SBF) with skills@school programme in grade 9. Here, she acquired skills in colour theory and facial anatomy

In a bid to take her skills one notch higher, she was assisted by Salaam Bombay Foundation (SBF) with skills@school programme in grade 9. Here, she acquired skills in colour theory and facial anatomy

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Post the completion of this course, Pooja participated in the hyper-local version of ‘Shark Tank’ known as ‘Dolphin Tanki’ where she secured the top prize for her business plan along with funding of Rs 40,000

Post the completion of this course, Pooja participated in the hyper-local version of ‘Shark Tank’ known as ‘Dolphin Tanki’ where she secured the top prize for her business plan along with funding of Rs 40,000

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When asked about her vision for the parlour, she remarks: “It is my dream to launch a make-up studio under my name in Bandra. Here, I will not only provide make-up services but also teach make-up to budding artists"

When asked about her vision for the parlour, she remarks: “It is my dream to launch a make-up studio under my name in Bandra. Here, I will not only provide make-up services but also teach make-up to budding artists"

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