No bathroom, no money. He once used to sleep at bus stands. Today he walks fashion ramps and dreams of becoming supermodel

Dreams don’t come with a price tag, but chasing them often does. Jeet Gurjar knows this better than most. From growing up in a one-room house in Haryana without a bathroom to sleeping at bus stands while trying to make it in fashion, his journey is nothing short of grit meeting ambition. Today, the young model has begun carving his own path on the ramp, but the dream he’s chasing is even bigger—becoming a supermodel and representing India.

In an interview with Humans of Bombay, Jeet Gurjar shared how his childhood struggles shaped his journey. Growing up in a small village in Haryana, his entire family lived in a single room that doubled up as a kitchen, bedroom, and storage. With no bathroom, they managed with just a makeshift open space outside. His father earned Rs 12,000 a month but barely brought home Rs 2,000, as most of the money was lost to alcohol. It was his mother who stretched the little they had to keep the household running. Watching this, Jeet realised early on that if he wanted to change his life, he would have to rely on himself.

Even as the youngest, Jeet carried the weight of his family’s worries. His escape was movies, and later, the first time he saw a ramp walk in college. Something clicked. “Aisa lagaa ki–I belong there,” he shared. Encouraged by teachers who told him not to get lost in the crowd, he started believing he could build his own way.

Jeet's turning point in life

The turning point for Jeet came in 2023, when he came across an audition in Delhi. The entry fee was ₹3,000—an amount he couldn’t afford. His mother stepped in, using money meant for rations to cover the fee, urging him to give it his all. Out of 170 contestants, Jeet walked away as the winner, a moment he still considers the most defining of his life.

Big designers dismissed him

That victory gave him a start, but the struggle continued. He began performing at shows that paid only ₹1,000–₹1,500, often spending nights at bus stands because hotels were beyond reach. At times, big designers dismissed him, telling him he didn’t belong and would never make it. Hunger and exhaustion tested his resolve, and there were moments when giving up seemed easier. But he chose to keep going, pushing himself to try one more time, each time.

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Supermodel dreams and represent India

Slowly, things began to change. He started receiving callbacks, his face became recognisable, and invitations to shows began landing directly. With each step forward, his journey gained momentum. Today, Jeet lives in a three-room house with a bathroom—something his younger self could never have imagined. More importantly, his mother finally sleeps in peace, and his sisters are free to chase their own dreams.

Yet, Jeet sees his journey as unfinished. His ultimate goal is to become a supermodel and represent India on the world stage. Looking back, he knows how easily it all could have ended had he surrendered to money troubles or the harsh words of those who doubted him. But life, he believes, has taught him one thing above all else: no matter the obstacles, the flight of dreams must never be grounded.