Biography
Who is Virali Modi?
Early life and education
Virali Modi was born on September 29, 1991. She spent a large part of her youth living in the United States. To develop her professional skills, she attended the Barbizon Modeling and Acting School.
Health challenges
While visiting India, Virali contracted malaria. The infection was severe enough to put her in a coma. Once she recovered from the illness, she discovered she had lost the ability to walk.
Modeling and fame
In 2014, Virali competed in the Miss Wheelchair India pageant. She earned second place in the event. This success helped her gain a significant number of followers on social media platforms.
Accessibility campaigns
Virali Modi focused her efforts on improving infrastructure in India. She wrote a petition on Change.org to make Indian Railways easier to use. In 2017, she started the #MyTrainToo campaign.
She also launched a movement called #RampMyRestaurant to increase accessibility in eating establishments. These efforts earned her a spot on the BBC 100 Women list in 2017.
Writing and speaking
As a motivational speaker, Virali has delivered several TEDx talks. She uses these platforms to discuss her personal struggles with disability. She also works as a writer, actor, and content creator.
Virali continues to advocate for the rights of disabled individuals. Her work spans multiple roles including acting and writing to reach a wider audience.
Birthday and age
Virali Modi was born on September 29, 1991, which makes Virali 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Virali shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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