From Victim to Philanthropist: Archita Phukan’s Powerful Journey of Escaping Prostitution and Giving Back

Archita Phukan's contribution to helping children in red-light areas holds personal significance, as she herself was once a victim of prostitution.

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  • Renowned Instagram influencer from Assam, Archita Phukan currently resides in the United States. She has gained attention for her modeling career.
  • Phukan shared about her troubled past in an Instagram post nearly two years ago.
  • Being a victim of prostitution, Phukan’s contribution to helping children in red-light areas holds personal significance.

Assam-based influencer Archita Phukan, known as “@babydoll_archi” on Instagram, went viral after posting pictures with American adult star Kendra Lust. The photos sparked speculation that Phukan, who has relocated to the US, might be entering the adult entertainment industry. Phukan shared screenshots of news articles discussing the rumors but didn’t directly comment on them.

Apparently, Phukan today changed her Instagram handle to “@ishtaraamira“.

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With over a million followers, Archita recently made charitable donations totaling ₹75,000. She donated ₹45,000 to an NGO’s animal welfare fundraiser and ₹30,000 to a platform that rescues children from red-light areas.

Archita Phukan shared a screenshot of a public poll she conducted, which garnered over 45,000 participants. The results showed that the two most popular causes were children and animal welfare, with 35% voting for children and 33% for animal welfare.

Archita Phukan’s contribution to helping children in red-light areas holds personal significance, as she herself was once a victim of prostitution. She paid ₹25 lakh to escape this world and, in the process, helped rescue eight other women trapped in it.

Archita Phukan shared about her troubled past in an Instagram post nearly two years ago. The post, geo-tagged to GB Road, Delhi’s infamous red-light area, was a powerful reflection of her experiences.

“The past does not define you,” Archita wrote, adding, “After enduring six long years trapped in the dark world of prostitution in India, I managed to break free from its clutches, despite having paid nearly 25 lakh for my supposed freedom.”

Archita Phukan credited a “trusted friend” for supporting her in leaving behind her harrowing past, stating that she wouldn’t have been able to move forward without their help.

Archita Phukan shared how she was able to overcome her past with the help of a trusted friend and an organization.

“With the unwavering support of a trusted friend and an organisation dedicated to helping survivors like me, I was able to free 8 other girls/women and give them a new life. Happiness indeed,” she wrote. “Today, as I reflect upon my harrowing past, I stand tall as a survivor, proof that hope, resilience, and the power of the human spirit can triumph over even the darkest of circumstances.”

Archita Phukan has previously made donations to support children in need. In May, she donated ₹30,000 to a fundraiser called “Sanjivani,” which aimed to rescue and care for kids from red-light areas.

In 2022, Phukan donated ₹20,000, equivalent to 30% of her subscription income, to protect vulnerable children of sex workers, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to supporting this cause.

Archita Phukan is a 29-year-old influencer from Assam who currently resides in the United States. She has gained attention for her modeling career, including being selected as a “Playboy Lingerie Model.

Her Instagram bio reflects her playful personality, stating that she “plays dress up.” Phukan’s content on the platform is not suitable for work (NSFW), showcasing her bold and revealing style.


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