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Apoorva Mukhija Explains Why She Left India for New York

Apoorva Mukhija Explains Why She Left India for New York
Despite Fame And Success, Apoorva Mukhija Says She Felt 'Empty, Useless, Ugly' · NDTV

Apoorva Mukhija is a famous actor and influencer known as The Rebel Kid.

She said that, even though her life looked successful, she often felt unhappy and trapped.

Online criticism made those feelings worse.

She decided to make a very big change and move from India to New York.

She enrolled in an MBA program at New York University.

She hopes to eventually start a business in the beauty industry.

Moving was difficult, and she cried before and after leaving India.

She was scared because she did not have a clear plan or backup.

Still, she believes she will find a way forward and turn the experience into a good story.

Key facts

Person
Apoorva Mukhija, also known as The Rebel Kid
New location
New York City
Program
Master of Business Administration at New York University
Business ambition
Create a business in the beauty space
Departure
She left India with three suitcases and a one-way flight
Emotional state
She described feeling empty, demotivated, stuck, useless and ugly
Public response
Fans have rallied behind her with support

Quotes

Apoorva Mukhija

Indian actor and influencer known online as The Rebel Kid

“I decided that I would leave the only thing that has ever felt like home, say goodbye to everyone I have ever loved, pack my entire existence into three suitcases, and book a one-way flight to New York City, a city where I know no one.”
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“Imagine, you get everything you've ever wanted - a nice house, great friends, amazing boyfriend, you look pretty, you make money, you travel the world, you're famous, and you have arguably the best job in the world.”
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