Quick Info
| Profession | Poet |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/09/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Aranya Johar |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Brown Girl |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm (5â 7â) |
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| Weight | 55 kg (121 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Lilavatibai Podar High School, Mumbai, India |
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| College | Sophia College, Mumbai, India |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Singing and Listening Music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | *Name and picture removed on request |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Ankur Johar |
Career
| 2017 | Milestone: Her poem 'Brown Girlâs Guide to Gender' went viral on social media |
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| 2019 | Milestone: Featured in BBC's list of 100 most influential and inspiring women across the globe |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Pizza |
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| Favourite Actor | Akshay Kumar |
| Favourite Colour | Black |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She began writing poems on misogyny in India as a teen. | |
| 2. She co-founded More Than Mics, organizing Blind Poetry Sessions & poetry nights. | |
| 3. She performed with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, sharing spoken word poetry. | |
| 4. Together, they promoted awareness on menstruation and the film Padman. | |
| 5. She is the youngest Indian spoken word poet. | |
| 6. Her brown girl poem series is popular on YouTube. | |
| 7. She uses social media to draw attention to serious issues like gender equality, mental health, and body positivity. | |
| 8. She is the youngest member of the Gender Equality Advisory Council for the G7. | |
| 9. She spoke at TEDxICTMumbai. | |
| 10. She was featured in the FOX documentary 'Girlz'. | |
| 11. She represented India for Googleâs âWomenWill 2018â in Japan and Gates Foundation âGoalkeepers 2018â in New York City. | |
| 12. She recited her work at the We the Women event affiliated with UN Women in December 2017. | |
| 13. Her work has been recognized by Reebok and promoted at their âFit to Fightâ event in December 2017. |