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Glamor, glitz, film, fashion, and fun. If Indian American student Sia Parikh from Ohio had to describe her debut Cannes outing, this is probably how she would do it.
The 16-year-old dancer/model and aspiring actress appeared as a model for renowned fashion designer and producer Andres Aquino at the Global Short Film Awards, Cannes. She was dressed up by the Indian American designer and founder of the South Asian fashion house Designer Dream Collection, Anjali Phogut.
Parikhâs father is an IT professional, and her mother is a social worker and professional photographer.
Parikhâs story is also attracting headlines because of what she overcame to get ahead in life. Parikh was always teased for her short frame and because of that her confidence took a hit.
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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.