India, Aug. 12 -- A fine arts student at Delhi University's College of Art, this 21-year-old shot to fame after her sculpture of Shakespeare went viral on Reddit. Growing up in an artistic family, she realised early on the power of her work to connect with people: "The joy on their faces when they saw something made for them made me feel I could keep doing this forever."

Vidhika now takes commissioned projects worldwide, creating pieces that reflect personal stories. "I want me and my art to grow together, " she says, urging youngsters to "find your ikigai - don't join the rat race, chase your passion".

At 16, this class 12 student, already has international recognition, representing Team India at a mathematics competition in France whe...