'Even Chanakya was trolled for his appearance and he did not let it bother him. Similarly, I have been focusing on my studies and will continue to do so,' the 14-year-old said.
Meanwhile, Bombay Shaving Company founder and CEO Shantanu Deshpande said, 'It was shocking to see the amount of hate targeted at a teenage girl who had TOPPED AN EXAM because of her facial hair. Our simple message to this amazing young woman with such a bright future.'
Several users suggested that Prachi Nigam may have been suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) -- a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones -- that is often characterised by excessive growth of facial hair.