Jyoti Amge is currently recognized as the 'shortest living teenager' measured as 61.95cm (2 ft) back in 2009. On December 16, on her 18th birthday, Amge will be eligible under Guinness World Record guidelines for the 'smallest woman in the world' title which if successful will take the title from US woman Bridgette Jordan, who stands at 69.5 cm (27.4 in).
A relative helps apply makeup on Jyoti Amge (C), 18, at her residence in Nagpur on December 16, 2011. Amge is currently recognized as the 'shortest living teenager' measured as 61.95cm (2 ft) back in 2009. On December 16, on her 18th birthday, Amge will be eligible under Guinness World Record guidelines for the 'smallest woman in the world' title which if successful will take the title from US woman Bridgette Jordan, who stands at 69.5 cm (27.4 in).
Jyoti Amge, 18, reacts as she receives birthday greetings from relatives at her residence in Nagpur on December 16, 2011.
Jyoti Amge, 18, offers prayers near her residence in Nagpur on December 16, 2011.
Jyoti Amge (C), 18, sits on a chair at her residence in Nagpur on December 16, 2011.
Jyoti Amge (C), 18, sits on a chair at her residence in Nagpur on December 16, 2011.
Jyoti Amge (L), 18, poses with her elder sister Vaishali at their residence in Nagpur on December 16, 2011.
Jyoti Amge, 18, poses with her mother Ranjana and an official certificate from Guinness World Records in Nagpur on December 16, 2011.
Jyoti Amge, 18, wipes a tear after receiving an official certificate from Guinness World Records in Nagpur on December 16, 2011.
Guinness World Records adjudicator Rob Molloy and Jyoti Amge (L), 18, attend a news conference in Nagpur on December 16, 2011.
Guinness World Records Adjudicator Rob Molloy speaks with Jyoti Amge (L), 18, as he holds an official certificate from Guinness World Records in Nagpur on December 16, 2011.
Jyoti Amge (C), 18, cuts a cake to celebrate her birthday during a news conference in Nagpur on December 16, 2011
Jyoti Amge (C), 18, poses with family at her residence in Nagpur on December 16, 2011
A teary-eyed Amge, dressed in one of her finest saris, called the honour an “extra birthday present” and said she felt grateful for being small, as it had brought her recognition. After receiving a plaque, she and her guests cut a birthday cake.
Representatives from Guinness World Records measured her at a ceremony attended by about 30 relatives and friends in Nagpur.
Rob Molloy, official adjudicator for Guinness World Records told: “She’s 62.8 centimetres. She was measured three times over the last 24 hours as height can vary slightly according to the time of day. Doctors measured her in our presence at three different times, both standing up and lying down. We took an average.”
According to Guinness, Amge’s two foot height is due to a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia. Achondroplasia has restricted her height to that of an average four-month-old baby girl. She has just passed her Class 10 exam and intends to take up acting full time.
“I am doing a Kannada film and will be shooting in Mysore soon. I will also be in Europe for two months in the coming summer,” she said.
When asked if she would join an acting school, Amge said she knows the basics well and does not need to learn it.
“I would do exactly what my director expects out of the scene. What is the need to learn something in a school when you know? You learn it much better on the job,” she asked.
Amge dreams of becoming a film star as well as going to university when she finishes high school.
Jyoti Amge, 18, reacts as she receives birthday greetings from relatives at her residence in Nagpur on December 16, 2011.
Guinness World Records adjudicator Rob Molloy (R) measures Jyoti Amge, 18, during a news conference in Nagpur on December 16, 2011. Amge was officially announced by the Guinness World Records on December 16 the world's 'shortest woman living (mobile)' measured as 62.8cm (24.7 inches) and will take the title from US woman Bridgette Jordan, previously held the record at 69.5 cm (27.4 in).
Jyoti Amge (C), 18, poses with family at her residence in Nagpur on December 16, 2011
A teary-eyed Amge, dressed in one of her finest saris, called the honour an “extra birthday present” and said she felt grateful for being small, as it had brought her recognition. After receiving a plaque, she and her guests cut a birthday cake.
Representatives from Guinness World Records measured her at a ceremony attended by about 30 relatives and friends in Nagpur.
Rob Molloy, official adjudicator for Guinness World Records told: “She’s 62.8 centimetres. She was measured three times over the last 24 hours as height can vary slightly according to the time of day. Doctors measured her in our presence at three different times, both standing up and lying down. We took an average.”
According to Guinness, Amge’s two foot height is due to a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia. Achondroplasia has restricted her height to that of an average four-month-old baby girl. She has just passed her Class 10 exam and intends to take up acting full time.
“I am doing a Kannada film and will be shooting in Mysore soon. I will also be in Europe for two months in the coming summer,” she said.
When asked if she would join an acting school, Amge said she knows the basics well and does not need to learn it.
“I would do exactly what my director expects out of the scene. What is the need to learn something in a school when you know? You learn it much better on the job,” she asked.
Amge dreams of becoming a film star as well as going to university when she finishes high school.
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