From Balloon Seller To Model: A Kerala Teen's Overnight Rise To Fame

Photographer Arjun Krishnan spotted Kisbu selling balloons at the Andalur Kavu festival

In a testament to the power of social media, a street hawker from Kerala has become an Internet sensation after photos of her makeover went viral. Kisbu was selling balloons near a temple when she was spotted by photographer Arjun Krishnan. The photographer quickly took a few pictures of the teenager, one of which he later posted on Instagram. The response it received was unexpected - the photo quickly went viral online and led to Kisbu starring in a photoshoot that has captivated the Internet. 

Photographer Arjun Krishnan told NDTV that he spotted Kisbu selling balloons at the Andalur Kavu festival on January 17. Struck by her unassuming elegance, he quickly took out his camera and took a picture of the teenager. 

After taking a couple of more photographs, he approached Kisbu and her mother and showed them the pics he had taken. Arjun says they were delighted by the pictures.