Nepal, July 31 -- In 2023, Mira received a private message on her Instagram. It was from graffiti artist Aditya A, better known as SadhuX. Mira, who was 17 at the time and interested in graffiti, was excited to be contacted by an established artist.

The private message turned into a conversation where Aditya A, who was also connected to Mira's ex-boyfriend, a fellow graffiti artist, gave her advice on rekindling her relationship.

"He had liked and shared a picture I had posted. Then, he sent me a DM, calling it cool," Mira recounted. "I was interested in graffiti, and when he offered to teach me art, I was excited."

Aditya A then invited Mira to visit his Lazimpat studio, promising art lessons and advice on the relationship with her ex...