Apurva from India recounts her life with her frugal mother, who encouraged her to use her imagination instead of buying toys and clothes. Despite being mocked at school for her second-hand clothes and homemade sanitary pads, Apurva aspired to be rich. She aimed to become an actress, believing it was the easiest way to wealth. After facing rejection at an audition due to her lack of wealth, Apurva decided to study hard to earn a scholarship to a prestigious school. There, she befriended the wealthy but faced ridicule for her poverty. Despite the challenges, Apurva's determination led her to an unexpected acting opportunity when she impressed a director during an audition meant to embarrass her. She became a successful actress, living the life she always wanted, and later reconnected with Rocky, a past love interest who had misunderstood her intentions years ago.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Apurva is from India.
2. Apurva's mother is described as stingy.
3. Apurva never received gifts or toys as a child.
4. All of Apurva's clothes were second-hand.
5. Apurva's school uniform was too big for her.
6. In eighth grade, Apurva started her period at school.
7. Apurva's mother refused to buy sanitary pads due to their cost.
8. Apurva aspired to be a rich millionaire.
9. Apurva hated studying but enjoyed watching television.
10. Apurva attended an audition for a TV series in ninth grade.
11. Apurva was pushed back in line at the audition by other girls.
12. A rich-looking girl was selected for a role without an audition.
13. Apurva decided to attend a prestigious school through a scholarship.
14. Apurva studied hard to earn the scholarship.
15. At the new school, Apurva befriended the daughter of an actress and film director.
16. Apurva witnessed bullying at her new school.
17. Apurva attended a birthday party where her dress tag was exposed and removed, preventing her from returning the dress.
18. Rocky, the brother of a girl named Zither, showed interest in Apurva.
19. Rocky bought ice cream for some beggar children at the park.
20. Rocky defended Apurva against his sister Zither's insults.
21. Rocky did not care about Apurva's financial status and loved her for who she was.
22. Rocky ignored Zither's attempts to belittle Apurva at school after an audition incident.
23. Rocky's sister Zither accused Apurva of being a liar and fraud for pretending to own a mansion.
24. Zither and her friends insulted and planned to teach Apurva a lesson for her deception.
25. Apurva declared her poverty openly at school and was proud of her intelligence.
26. A fight broke out between Zither and Apurva, resulting in both being grounded for a month.
27. Rocky found out about the incident but did not confront Apurva immediately.
28. Another acting audition was announced at school, which both Apurva and Zither signed up for.
29. Rocky confronted Apurva about her lies but still expressed his love for her regardless of her financial status.
30. The director of the TV series fired Zither after she failed to deliver her lines correctly during filming at the school and replaced her with Apurva, who performed well.
These are the facts extracted based on the content provided, without including any opinions or subjective statements.