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Saritha Musuku

 Saritha Musuku is a highly successful, free-spirited deaf model, actress and social influencer with a huge fan following. She has won innumerable modelling hunts, awards, beauty pageants competing with hearing models and has done work for various brands, music videos, movies and TV shows, and has a web-series underway. Saritha is a pathbreaker as there aren't many deaf models and actors in India. Though her journey has not been easy, her vibrant optimism is devoid of any bitterness.

She was born in Warangal, Telengana on 13th August, 1991 to hearing parents. Her parents are from farming background, her father recently passed away. They are three brothers (two of them are deaf) & three sisters (two including her are deaf ). Her family is a bit conservative, and has not been completely supportive of her work. She has been independently managing her expenses for many years now. 

Saritha studied in a deaf school till Class X, but later changed to mainstream school, while also trying for modelling competitions and assignments since 2009. She faced several challenges in these 12 years, primarily because her communication needs were not respected or fully understood. There has been very little awareness related to importance of accessibility and sign language interpreters in her line of work. There have been many times, when she was asked to speak or use a cochler implant, but she has always asserted her preference to use sign language, as that is her identity and culture. 

She also felt discriminated at times, with other hearing models with same amount of experience or skills, being preferred just because of their hearing privilege. There have been many instances when her skills were doubted, at times she was not given clear instructions or even the make up before the shoot, but as soon as she was on stage her brilliant work stunned the skeptics and they had to acknowledge her confidence and talent. 

She adds :  "I wish there were more deaf people involved in the modelling and entertainment sector, and there was better access involved. There's so much we can learn from each other - hearing and deaf community. Things are slow because of COVID19 pandemic and many projects have been put on hold, but I hope that we will overcome."

Achievements:

Music Videos : EDURUGA NILUCHUNNAVU (Telegu) ; Chusane Prematho - Wesley-Rockson INC

Beauty Pageants : Miss Silent Beauty, Hyd (Winner) ; Miss India Traditional Queen (Miss Catwalk), Miss Deaf India (Miss Dance), Fashion Parade winner; Miss Hyderabad Gorgeous, Miss Telengana, Miss Photoshoot, Miss & Mrs India Asia Pacific 2019 , Miss  Gorgeous 2015 Finals : https://youtu.be/GwQ_6nac7oc

TV Shows : ABCD Zee Telegu (4th Prize), Meenakshi Serial

Movies : Burrakatha, Maharshi

Interview : Saritha Musuku in #OneChancePlease 

Her work has got considerable media attention as well, she has featured in many stories and interviews. 

https://magazine.lakkars.in/the-story-of-this-hearing-impaired-super-model-went-through-to-achieve-her-dreams/

https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Hans/2015-09-14/This-silent-beauty-is-going-places/176032

Saritha's story is an inspiring one, she is driven by an undeterred desire to make her mark in the industry, her struggle has been exceptional and so would be her success! The entire deaf community cheers for this young deaf model and actor breaking the glass ceiling!

Check out her profiles at social media handles: Instagram  ;  Facebook  ; YouTube 


Comments

  1. UnknownJune 1, 2021 at 9:29 AM

    Iam proud to be your best friend Saritha Musuku always keep smiling

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  2. sweetyJune 1, 2021 at 9:52 AM

    You are a sweetheart ❤ stay blessed 🙌
    You are an inspiration for so many .
    You make us all proud ❤

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  3. K Kiran KamarajuJune 1, 2021 at 11:38 AM

    Keep inspiring . Keep smiling . Keep energies high as always

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  4. Raju YadavSeptember 30, 2021 at 8:02 PM

    You are Highly talented, Elegant , beautiful, by watching out you people get inspired ..keep up the good work, stay safe n take care buddy...❤️

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  5. SivaOctober 14, 2021 at 8:31 AM

    She is humble, with smile on face always

    Glad to know her

    ReplyDelete

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