Who is Pappu Devi? The Woman with Tigress Eyes from the Viral 20-Year-Old Photo, What's Her Story Now?
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Pappu Devi: The Woman with Tigress Eyes, 20 Years Later
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News18•12-02-2026, 21:01
Pappu Devi: The Woman with Tigress Eyes, 20 Years Later
•A 20-year-old photo of Pappu Devi from Pushkar Fair, known for her unique yellow-green 'tigress eyes', has resurfaced and gone viral.
•Pappu Devi, now in her late 30s, still lives in Pushkar and runs a roadside stall selling Banjara-style crafts and souvenirs, including postcards of her famous photo.
•Tourists recognize her, visit her stall, and take photos, often drawn by her distinctive eyes and colorful Banjara-inspired attire.
•Her unique yellow-green eye color has been inherited by two of her three daughters, creating further interest among visitors.
•Despite international fame from the photo, Pappu Devi's life remained simple; she never sought royalties, attributing her unique eyes to nature.