Balloon seller from Kerala turns model for photoshoot, pics wow people
Kisbu, a balloon seller from Kerala, turned into a model for a photoshoot and her photos went viral on social media.
Kisbu, a balloon seller from Kerala, turned into Internet sensation after images of her modelling for a photoshoot went viral on social media. Captured by photographer Arjun Krishnan, the pictures will leave you stunned.

Krishnan posted the images on his personal Instagram page. And, since being shared, they have attracted tons of words of appreciation from netizens. “From the street of andalur to people’s heart. And that smile in her face after the make over,” Krishnan wrote while sharing the first image. It is a split image that shows Kisbu before and after getting a makeover.
In other pictures, she is seen in traditional Indian attire complete with light makeup and beautiful jewellery. The photographer also shared a compilation video that shows some of the pictures of Kisbu that he captured. “The story of KISBU ends now. Thank you so much for your support and wishes love you all. Special thanks to @stylishladies_saloon_and_spa for the wonderful make over,” he wrote. While talking to Hindustan Times, he also added that the people engaged with the makeover of the woman are the one who discovered Kisbu.
The posts, since being shared, have gathered tons of comments from people. Many also posted heart emoticons to showcase their reactions.
Krishnan while talking about his profession with HT also shared that he has been doing photography for the past six years and still uses his friend’s camera for his projects.
A few days ago, pictures of 60-year-old daily-wage labourer, Mammikka, created a storm on the Internet. His pictures were captured by photographer Shareek Vayalil who gave him a makeover and clicked his images as a model for a wedding suit company.
What are your thoughts on the images that show the makeover of Kisbu?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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