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The internet has been abuzz with discussions about the “Delhi Metro Girl,” a young woman whose photos wearing bikini-like underwear and mini skirts in the Delhi Metro went viral recently. Thanks to Twitter, the woman’s real name has been revealed as Rhythm Chanana, and her Instagram handle ‘@prettypastry11112222’ has been discovered as well.

In a recent interview with Aaj Tak, Rhythm Chanana revealed that she comes from a traditional family, but her open views often put her at odds with her family members. She confirmed that the viral photos were indeed hers and not influenced by anyone else, and that she has been wearing revealing outfits of her own choice for some time now.

Rhythm Chanana told India Today,

“IT’S MY FREEDOM IN WHAT I WANT TO WEAR. I AM NOT DOING THIS FOR A PUBLICITY STUNT OR TO BECOME FAMOUS. I DON’T CARE WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY. I AM NOT INSPIRED BY UORFI JAVED. I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW WHO SHE WAS UNTIL RECENTLY A FRIEND SHOWED ME HER PHOTO. HOWEVER, I LOOK UP TO HER AFTER KNOWING HER STORY”

The 19-Year-Old Also Told India Today,

“THIS CHOICE DIDN’T COME IN A DAY, IT’S A PROCESS. I ALSO BELONG FROM A CONSERVATIVE FAMILY WHERE I WASN’T ALLOWED TO DO WHAT I WANTED, HENCE ONE DAY I DECIDED I WOULD DO AS I WANTED SINCE IT’S MY LIFE. I HAVE BEEN TRAVELLING LIKE THIS FOR MANY MONTHS NOW. IT HAPPENED TO BE VIRAL NOW. I HAVE NOT BEEN ALLOWED TO TRAVEL ON DELHI’S PINK LINE, BUT ON ANY OTHER LINE I HAVEN’T FACED SUCH A PROBLEM”

When she was enquired about safety while traveling in Delhi wearing such bold clothes, she spoke on the matter, Chanana said,

“I HAVEN’T FACED ANY SUCH ISSUE. IN THE CASE OF REGULAR COMMENTS AND EVE TEASING, I HAVE LEARNT TO IGNORE THEM.”

Interestingly, Rhythm Chanana used to post photos of herself in traditional dress on her Instagram page until she posted a bold photo on October 9, 2022, which she referred to as “the calm before the storm.” Despite the criticism she has faced, Rhythm Chanana remains unapologetic about her choice of clothing and views it as a form of expression.

Rhythm Chanana is also pursuing a course in acting and is confident that she will become a successful model. She has only faced issues with her clothes on the Pink Line Metro in Delhi, and nowhere else. The discussion around the “Delhi Metro Girl” has sparked a debate about personal freedom and public decency, with some people criticizing her clothing choices while others defend her right to wear what she wants.

Here is her Instagram page where you can find more videos: Rhythm Channa