India, May 8 -- Farhana Bodi is an Indian-origin model-turned-entrepreneur who has wowed audiences over the three seasons of Netflix's popular reality TV show Dubai Bling. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Farhana opens up about her fashion evolution, go-to beauty tips, and what to expect from her upcoming Cannes appearance. (Also read: Deepika Padukone stuns as B-Town's most stylish mommy in new photoshoot, flaunts her postpartum glow in vibrant outfits )

It's been quite a ride! I was born in South Africa, but I always felt like my dreams were bigger than any one place. I moved to Dubai over a decade ago with the hope of building something of my own. At first, it was just me, my vision, and a lot of hustle. I didn't have a...