Models are the lifeblood of the fashion industry. They are the face of a brand and help designers promote their products.
There are a lot of Indian female models who have made an impact on the world of fashion. Here are some of them who deserve your attention!
Currently, there are more and more women of Indian origin gracing the covers of international magazines. According to stylist and choreographer Prasad Bidapa, this is a big shift in the industry.
Esha
Esha is a talented and beautiful Indian actress and model who has achieved a lot in the industry. She won the title of Miss Photogenic in Femina Miss India 2007. In 2012, she made her debut in Bollywood with Mahesh Bhatt’s ‘Jannat 2’, in which she played the lead role alongside Emraan Hashmi.
Esha has worked in numerous films over the years and has even won a few film awards for her performance in them. She has also starred in several TV shows and commercials.
She is famous for her gorgeous looks and mesmerizing features. She is one of the best and most popular female models in India.
This dark-skinned Indian model is a true inspiration to many women. She is a strong voice against body shaming and discrimination against people of color.
The 22-year-old has been in the fashion industry for over a decade and has done campaigns for a variety of brands. She has appeared on numerous magazines and has been the face of many international brands.
She has an Instagram following of 2.4 million and has a reputation for providing valuable tips to her followers about how to live a healthy lifestyle, one hot photo at a time. She has also been an advocate for girl child education and upliftment.
Zoya
Zoya is an Indian female model and actress. She is well known for her unique style and independent personality. She has appeared in many films and serials.
She is also a beauty pageant titleholder. She was a runner-up at the Femina Miss India in 2013.
Although she didn’t win, Zoya is still a confident woman who stands up for her colour and body. Her toned facial features, striking eyes, dark hair, and perfect hourglass body make her a popular model in the country.
The Calcutta beauty is one of the top models in the industry who have achieved heights in the industry. She has worked with several designers to showcase her unique looks and versatile appearances.
Her beautiful smile and subtle elements mesmerize us all. Her lean and graceful body makes her one of the most desired models for ramp walks.
Zoya has long, black, wavy hair and brown skin. Her eyes are dark blue.
She is half Suli through her father’s ancestry.
In King of Scars, Zoya expresses her disgust at the Darkling’s actions and shows contempt for the Cult of the Starless Saint. She vehemently defends Alina’s legacy despite her mistrust of Saints and worship.
In Rule of Wolves, Zoya tries to find a way to kill the Darkling and end his hold on Os Alta. She also tries to protect the Little Palace from a possible attack by the Darkling and his Second Army troops.
Nathalia
Models are a key element in the fashion world, and India has plenty of them. They are often the first to walk the runway for big brands, and have become a part of the fabric of Indian culture as a whole.
Nathalia Kaur, a Brazilian-Indian model and actress, has made quite a name for herself in the film industry. She is a former Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2012 and has also appeared in Bollywood films.
Her debut in the cinema was a Kannada movie, Dev Son of Mudde Gowda directed by Indrajit Lankesh. She has acted in other movies as well such as Commando-A One Man Army, Guns of Banaras, and Rocky Handsome.
She was a participant of the stunt show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6. In addition to her acting career, Nathalia has also been a fashion designer and has collaborated with various designers including Vivienne Westwood.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nathalia has Portuguese and Indian ancestry. She won the Kingfisher Calendar Model Hunt in 2012 and has been a model ever since.
Her scholarly interests include the transitions between oral and literate cultures (in classical and modernist literature), text-image relations, and comparative accounts of consciousness in philosophy, psychology, and literature. She is currently a Senior Program Associate in the Innovation team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where she helps the Foundation implement and scale impact amplification and storytelling. She is interested in the use of emerging technologies for human capital development, and is especially focused on implementing new strategies for human health.
Vidishawas
Vidishawas is a top model in India and has made a name for herself as a fashion diva. She has walked the ramp for brands like Lakme and Palmolive. She has also been featured in the Kingfisher swimsuit calendar.
She has a passion for fashion and has been a part of the industry since her college days. She has walked in the Paris Fashion Week and is a regular at New York, London and other international runways.
Her career as a model has spanned over two decades and she is one of the most popular faces in India. She has starred in several campaigns for brands and has been featured on the covers of many magazines.
With an MBA from Harvard University, she has also carved her place in the world of business and is a renowned fashion designer. She is currently working on a series of clothing collections and has been spotted at all major fashion events in the country.
Another diva from Bangalore, Tupur has made a name for herself as ‘The Queen of Bengaluru’ and has been a major presence in the Indian fashion industry. She has walked the ramp for top designers and has been a regular on the cover of many Indian fashion publications.
She has been the face of brands like Lakme and Palmolive and was the first Indian model to win the Ford Supermodel of the Year title in 1996. She has also been featured in the Kingfisher calendar and is a leading member of the modeling fraternity in India.
Shonal
The modeling industry in India is a booming business with countless women looking to make it big. This is why Indian female models are often sought after worldwide. Many young girls in India are inspired by these supermodels and their success stories.
Shonal is a beautiful model and has worked with various cosmetics brands and beauty campaigns. She has also appeared in a few Bollywood movies and TV shows.
She is a confident woman who stands against body shaming and discrimination for her colour. She also inspires many women to follow their dreams and aspire for greatness in life.
This model has become a household name because of her stunning looks and mesmerizing features. She has walked the ramp for some of the most popular and high-profile brands in India and has also anchored some television shows.
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become a successful model in the modeling world. The competition is extremely fierce, and it is essential to have a strong sense of confidence in order to be successful.
When it comes to becoming a famous Indian model, it’s important to get the right education and start off on the right foot. The best way to do this is to get an internship or a job with a fashion company or modeling agency.
The best way to get started in the modeling world is to learn from the success stories of those who have already been there and done that. These successful models share their tips and experiences on social media, and these slices of reality can help you channelize your own plan to get to the top.
Yana
Yana is a female model from India, who has appeared in movies such as The Mindy Project and Empire. She also made a cameo appearance in the film, Interpol.
Born in Romford, Essex, she migrated to London in the 1950s where she started her modelling career. She later moved to Japan and eventually settled in India where she met and married artist Satyakam Gupta.
After becoming a model, she was cast as the Good Fairy in the 1960 pantomime Cinderella at the Bristol Hippodrome with Jimmy Edwards and Ted Rogers. She also performed in several other pantomimes including ‘Turn Again Whittington’ with Norman Wisdom at the London Palladium.
Her most famous song was ‘Climb up the wall’, which is regarded as one of the top 30 British popular songs of the 1950s. But, despite this and other recordings, her real income from records was relatively small because of contractual arrangements typically in place for UK recording artists of that era.
She was a regular performer on television and the stage, often appearing in summer seasons and principal girl roles in pantomime. She also starred in musical comedy and cabaret, notably opening the Pigalle Restaurant in Piccadilly Circus where she stayed longer than any other singer had before.
Her last single recorded in the 1950s was ‘Mr Wonderful’, a Peggy Lee song from a show she was performing at the time. Sadly, she died in 1989 at the age of 57 from cancer of the oesophagus.
