Ashu Jain, a homemaker turned into a fitness icon, Instagram Influencer (@not.just.a.grandma), and MTV Roadies contestant, is an inspiration for many at the age of 57! With her powerful journey of overcoming health challenges and breaking age-related stereotypes, she is motivating women that it is never too late to chase their dreams.
Deemed the second highest position at the UN agency, she will be working under Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. She is the first Indian to hold one of the highest ranks in the WHO.
A road accident, at the age of 21, led to a major spinal cord injury. Many unsuccessful surgeries later, she was rendered wheelchair-bound for life. But, Rajalakshmi doesn’t think her physical disability has been an obstacle in chasing her dreams or carving her own identity.
A strong & resilient personality, which challenges beauty standards and helps India look beyond a person’s disability. A trailblazer for models on wheelchairs!