going places: Sia Parikh
Vadodara: Four years ago, she was mocked by her schoolmates in the US for her short frame. Standing at 4 feet 11 inches, Sia Parikh used to feel intimidated and the frequent teasing shook her confidence. But her mother’s words changed her world and now the 16-year-old girl born to Gujarati parents will walk on the famed red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival amid the glitterati on July 12.
“Initially, I never felt uneasy about my height but when my schoolmates started growing tall, the teasing started. My confidence was somewhat shaken as I felt that being tall is necessary for a good appearance,” Sia said. But Sia’s mother Sheetal Patel Parikh came to her rescue.