Character Design
Pari
Pari a 5-year-old angel, is always tinkering and jumping around trying to find parts for all of the gizmos she keeps making. Keeping these character traits in mind I wanted her dress to be light and bouncy and make sure that it won't be something that gets in her way.
I also consciously worked on making sure the character isn’t whitewashed.
I also consciously worked on making sure the character isn’t whitewashed.
Dad
Pari’s dad is a sturdy tall man. He has a kind look to him but I also did not want him to feel like a pushover, but as someone who is strict and has the typical Indian dad quality to him without being too intimidating.
Story Concept
As a child, I was never one of the cool kids. My weight made me a target for bullies who never tired of reminding me just how different I was. But as I grew up, the bullying took a new form, and it came from the last person I expected - me. I became my own worst critic, tearing myself down with a barrage of self-loathing and negativity.
It took me years to realize that the voice inside my head was just as harmful as any of the bullies from my childhood. But when I did, I decided to silence that voice and embrace self-love and compassion. It wasn't an easy journey, but it taught me to accept myself for who I am and to find that love from within.
This story is a reminder that self-love is a journey, and sometimes the toughest battles are the ones we fight with ourselves. But it's a battle worth fighting and one that can be won with kindness, patience, and perseverance.