By Sakshi Sah
Published Sep 04, 2025

Hindustan Times

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8 inspiring pics of Jyoti Amge, the world’s shortest woman

Jyoti Amge was born on 16th December 1993 in Nagpur, India.

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Jyoti grew like other children until the age of five.

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After that, her growth slowed due to a medical disorder.

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The world first noticed her in 2009 on Fuji TV’s Bikkuri Chojin 100 Special No.2.

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Doctors measured her at just 61.95 cm (2 ft) tall.

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At that time, she weighed only 5.4 kg (12 lb)- just 4 kg more than at birth.

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Later in 2009, she appeared in a video for a song by Bhangra star Mika Singh.

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She has held the Guinness World Record for the shortest living woman for over 10 years.

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