The Girl With a Broken Neck’ to One of India’s Youngest CEOs: Radhika Gupta’s Incredible Story

Bullied for her unconventional looks, Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta soon found that being the 'Girl With a Broken Neck' was what made her unique. Here's a look at her inspiring journey of self-discovery and success.

'The Girl with a Broken Neck' to One of India's Youngest CEOs: The Incredible Story of Radhika Gupta Bullied for her unusual appearance, Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss, soon discovered that "Being the 'Broken Neck Girl' with a Broken Neck" is what makes her unique.

Here's a glimpse into her inspiring journey of self-discovery and success. “Life must continue despite failures” is Radhika Gupta's mantra on her journey to success. CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management Limited, a leading asset management company in India, Gupta carved a place for herself in the corporate world after many failures.

Although many people today know her for her outstanding success, she was also rejected many times because of her appearance. People call her "the girl with a broken neck". Due to her unusual appearance, she faced teasing and bullying from friends, classmates, and even at work, which made her think about ending his days. At that time she did not see any hope.

But when she got a job at McKinsey in 2005, things started to improve. Gupta then worked with the best minds before starting his own financial services business in India, which was later acquired by Edelweiss Financial Service. On World Mental Health Day on October 10, Gupta took to social media platform X to share more about her story.

The message read: “Five years ago, declaring myself 'Broken Neck Girl' changed my life and my perspective on mental health. Each of us has two lives. Someone who stands out – what everyone sees, under control, no matter what. And something behind the scenes – something no one sees, chaotic, full of pain, failure and disappointment.» She added: “Backstage is normal, never compare your backstage with other people's backstage.

And never be afraid to share your feelings behind the scenes. As colleagues, friends, and human beings, remember that there are others behind the scenes and you have no idea how complicated it is. Try to see what is invisible and listen to what is not said. Everyone needs help and it's okay to ask for it.» At 33, Gupta is a successful CEO who firmly believes that one's condition should not come in the way of achieving one's dreams.

Here is her journey: Five years ago, declaring myself “The Girl with a Broken Neck” changed my life and my perspective on mental health. Each of us has two lives. Someone who stands out – what everyone sees, under control, no matter what. And something behind the scenes – something no one sees, chaotic, full of pain, failure, and disappointment.

Remember... 1. Backstage is normal, never compare your backstage with other people's backstage. And never be afraid to share your feelings behind the scenes. 2. As colleagues, friends, and humans, remember that other people have behind the scenes, you don't know it's messy. Try to see what is invisible and listen to what is not said.

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