"Main Apni Favourite Hu": 18-Year-Old Riddhi Pugalia's Words Ring True as She Wins WhosNext 2023

Picture this: Shutting down all the noises of self-doubt and just looking at your parents' eyes, filled with tears—not because you hurt them, but tears of joy! That was the gush of emotions Ridhi Pugalia experienced on the stage of WhosNext 2023.

This is the story of Riddhi Pugalia, an 18-year-old student currently pursuing her bachelor's degree at JAIN University. Riddhi's passion for journalism took shape during her 12th standard, marking the beginning of her content creation journey.

Riddhi's love for storytelling and her talkative nature have helped her become a master storyteller. She enjoys narrating both real and fictional incidents, leaving her audience amazed. She shared, "I've always been a person who talks a lot even if there is no topic. I tend to create conversations, and my storytelling ability is truly derived from the character Geet from 'Jab We Met.' That's why I tell people, 'Main apni favourite hu' - I am my favourite." Her creativity and passion for photography allow her to share colourful stories through her lens.

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Life hasn't always been a smooth journey for Riddhi, who encountered scepticism and cynical comments. "People always questioned and put me down, but it was my parents who consistently stood by my side, supporting me every time others made fun of my choice to pursue journalism and content creation."

Here are some more facts about Riddhi Pugalia: 

•  Poet's Heart: Riddhi is a poet who pours deep emotions into her verses.
•  Explorer: She loves backpacking with strangers, immersing herself in cultures and dreams of traveling to every city in the country.
• Community Engagement: Riddhi actively participates in community services and adores children.
•  Master Storyteller: She enjoys narrating incidents, both real and fictional, leaving her audience amazed.
•  Inquisitive Mind: Riddhi is always seeking to uncover facts and the stories behind things.

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WhosNext 2023 Memories:

For Riddhi, WhosNext 2023 was a dream come true. It was a dream she had been watching since the beginning of her content creation journey. Winning an award on such a grand platform, sharing the stage with admired influencers, and being the youngest talent hunt award winner left her feeling honored and boosted her confidence.

You could hear the excitement in her voice when she said, "This event felt like a dream come true, a dream I started watching since the day I started creating content. Receiving an award on such a huge platform, and sharing the stage with the influencers I admired, the journey made me realize that dreams do come true when we work on them."

The Evening's Highlight:

The true highlight of the evening for Riddhi was the tears of joy on her parents' faces. In her words, "The biggest highlight of the evening, as everyone says, was receiving the award. But more than that, it was the tears of joy that I saw on my parents' faces. I felt so happy to see my mom being proud of me and seeing how they have raised me in the right way."

Extending her heartfelt thanks to people who matter, Riddhi shared, "I'd like to thank my grandparents, who are the most supportive and broad-minded, my parents, who are always the ray of confidence in me, guiding me to the best always, and my brother who always motivated me."
"I am also a poet, and I always write with my pen name, which is Bhatka Musafir," quipped Riddhi Pugalia at the end of the conversation.

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Riddhi Pugalia's victory at WhosNext 2023 National Talent Hunt not only recognizes her talent but also celebrates the dreams she fulfilled through hard work and determination. Here's to overcoming doubt and achieving dreams!

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