Meet Jyoti Amge, World's Shortest Woman

Zee Media Bureau
May 30, 2023

Jyoti Amge is from India

India's Jyoti Amge holds the Guinness World Record for the 'shortest living woman'.

Jyoti was born in Nagpur

Jyoti was born on December 16, 1993, in Nagpur and was of average stature until she was five.

Jyoti Amge gained publicity in 2009

Jyoti Amge grabbed headlines in 2009 when she was confirmed as the world's shortest teenager living (female) at 61.95 cm (2 ft).

Jyoti is 2'7" tall

When Jyoti turned 18 in 2011, she took the title of 'shortest living woman (mobile) and was found to be 62.8 cm (2 ft 0.7 in) tall.

Jyoti Amge has a form of dwarfism

Jyoti has a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia, and will never grow beyond a certain height.

Jyoti's clothes are specially made

Her clothes, jewelry, and even her plates and cutlery have to be specially made.

Jyoti Amge was part of Mika Singh's video song

In 2009, Jyoti Amge also appeared in Indian singer Mika Singh's video song.

Jyoti has appeared on various TV shows

Jyoti has also appeared as a guest on various TV shows including India's hit reality show 'Bigg Boss'.

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