Listen to Story What does it take to build an empire out of nothing? If you are Uorfi Javed, the key lies in an unabashed belief in yourself. The idea is to get up every day, without questioning what you are doing, and just do it with equal consistency. When IndiaToday.
in reached out to Uorfi and asked her to share her secrets of being infamous, she said her formula is out there for everyone to see and analyse. She also issued a dare: "It takes an X-factor to do what I have done. Kar ke dekh lo [try if you want].
I'd be more than happy if anyone tried what I've done and got successful." We know her as a social media sensation. But, unlike any other.
Even the Orry-s of the world don't stand a chance in front of her. For the very reason that she is not your regular influencer, endorsing makeup, dancing and making reels, or dolling out tips to stay healthy or beautiful. She found her calling in simply dressing up the way she wanted to.
She built outfits from the trash, right from the garbage bags, ropes, bandages, to the packets of chips, pizza slices, chewing gum and glass. She never needed any decorated platform to showcase these looks. The world was her runway.
She simply walked into the bylanes of Mumbai, covering every nook and corner, as the photographers lined up to click her. She was called bizarre by some, and creative by others. But, everyone acknowledged her bravery.
It was always almost like she wanted the world to call her out for her daring self. Uorfi's vision was.