To be truly honest, is there any girl who says she does not want to be a model? Every girl does, only some lack the amount of confidence needed to make a successful modeling career in India. As much difficult it is to take a step towards being a model, as much is the hunt afterward- the hunt to find a modeling agency which is suitable for you in every way. Well, if you seek out for a modeling agency, look for the one which has given not one but thousands of in the industry. It should be leading its niche of business from ever since it was started.
It should promise to take care of every modeling related formality which a model needs.
It should give a great opportunity to make an attractive and par excellent Indian Female models portfolio.
All its models are excellent in every sense with the radiant energy of confidence reflected off a model’s face.
The modeling agency should have a unique way to choose its candidates. Such as the one that picks out all the potential individuals who can be turned and tossed into something very attractive, photogenic and full of energy which should be a model’s most important feature.
Look out for what the history of that modeling agency tells about it?
Most of the Indian female models during recent times should be associated with the given modeling agency to help them kick start their career through freelance modeling.
It should have in hand way too many projects which give all the aspiring models an equal chance to grow one step further in their modeling career.
Your resume should be put together in the best form, as possible. Your portfolio is the window to your potential, therefore, the more it shows your potential, the more projects you get in hand.
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Pop stars and actresses, said supermodel Claudia Schiffer, ensured that the ‘supermodel culture ‘ ended in the west. With the known faces, read stars, ready to promote products, who wants just supermodels, she asked? The scene is not too different in India, which never saw any ‘supermodel culture’ after the initial crop of Madhu Sapre, Milind Soman, Mehr Rampal etc. However, there are other reasons at work here that ensure every wide-eyed youngster, showing promise as a model, bids the ramp goodbye.
Supermodels not wanted
There are many in the Indian design fraternity who feel the days of supermodels are over. As designer Ritu Kumar says, “The whole concept of a supermodel is archaic and has died out. In fact, when I began my career, there were just Madhu, Mehr and Nayanika who were modelling and we had to make do with them. Now we have double the amount of good models and all of them are different. While some can wear a saree elegantly, others can model a bikini with ease. And every now and then, you come across a striking face too.”
Former model Manpreet Brar Walia echoes this viewpoint, “The era of supermodels is over, both in India and the west. There are many who reach the top and then shift to other careers.”
Others feel that in India, if you want to be known as a supermodel, you first have to prove yourself on international ramps. As model-turned-actress Anupama Verma says, “It is important to get the stamp from abroad before you get the status of a supermodel in India. But who has the patience to first reach the top here, then start from scratch abroad all over again?”
Bollywood beckons
So the promising models take Option II: they head towards Bollywood. As Ritu adds, “There never was a dearth of promising faces. Deepika Padukone was good but she was also extremely beautiful and very Bollywood material. It was very clear that she really wanted to be in films. Ash and Sush were extremely international where both looks and ramp presence were concerned but they too tuned in to Bollywood.” Says former supermodel Milind Soman, “Abroad, there are over half a million models who are walking the ramp on a regular basis. Out of these, only five to six are supermodels. So, one can understand how difficult it is to be a supermodel and have a recall value. Obviously, people in the industry focus on other career options and use modelling as a stepping stone to that particular line.” Explains Pantaloons Femina Miss India Earth 2007 Pooja Chitgopekar, who is now working with the agency – Shoot Talent Management, “In India, there are too many options open to models. And they are also ready to take them. But to reach the supermodel status, one needs the recognition of the masses. One needs to excel in that field but most of the models shift their fields much before that.”
Money, money!
Of course, money plays a big part in models choosing Bollywood over modelling. Says model Indrani Dasgupta, “I am in it because I love walking the ramp . However, others leave this stream because the money is dramatically better in films.” Concurs designer Siddartha Tytler, “The models aren’t paid much. So, there are only a few models who have lasted while most have given in to the lure of cinema because of the pay factor.” The industry is unanimous: Money makes many models jump the ship. As choreographer Prateek Lamba says, “It is all about money. When you are a model, the money you are paid is peanuts compared to what you are paid as an actor. Ash and Sush, for example, could have easily made it as supermodels, but then, they wouldn’t get paid half of what they are earning now.”
Quality concerns
The present crop of top models opines that the quality standards are also going down in the industry. As model Michelle Innes says, “Today, five feet tall girls call themselves models and are strutting down the ramp in high heels. The standards of choosing new models have definitely dropped .” Model Dipannita Sharma concurs, “Quantity has taken over quality. It has become too easy to become a model. Also, very few of them stick to the profession for long enough to make a name. For them, it is just a stepping stone to bigger things.” Milind, however, blames it on the design fraternity. He says, “There is still a lack of good designers, photographers and choreographers in India. Why would good models stick to the profession when they will not find the right backing?”
Varied styles and textiles add immense diversity to Indian fashion and hence India is considered the perfect spot for fabric shopping. Ancient Indian fashion garments generally used no stitching although Indians knew about sewing. The traditional Indian Dhoti, the Scarf or Uttariya, and the popular Turban are still visible India and continue to be part of Indian fashion. Likewise, for women, the Dhoti or the Sari as the lower garments, combined with a Stanapatta forms the basic ensemble, and once again consists of garments that do not have to be stitched, the stanapatta being simply fastened in a knot at the back. And the Dhoti or the Sari worn covering both legs at the same time or, in the alternative, with one end of it passed between the legs and tucked at the back in the fashion that is still prevalent in large area of India. Indian men and women wear these garments in the usually hot Indian climate. – dhoti when he speaks of ‘turbans used for trousers’, and a kaupina when he is speaking of ‘a rag of two fingers’ breadth bound over the loins.
Bhagalpur is an ancient Indian centre for the manufacture of a unique cotton/silk blend of the same name. The ancient Indian fashion did not really have garments that were sewed together! Indian sari remains the traditional clothing of Indian women. Worn in varied styles, it is a long piece of flat cotton, silk or other fabric woven in different textures with different patterns. The sari has a lasting charm since it is not cut or tailored for a particular size. This graceful feminine attire can also be worn in several ways and its manner of wearing as well as its color and texture are indicative of the status, age, occupation, region and religion of a woman.
Mona and Pali, the sister duo from Bengal, have placed Kolkata on the national map, with their passion for designing. Though they initially went into different professions, they soon gave in to their inner desire, a natural aesthetic urge, and opted out of their respective careers to pursue their dream with total dedication and determination. They started from home in 1985 at the request of their friends, who had persuaded them to design their clothes, which they executed competently and successfully.
In 1987, they flagged off their boutique ‘Monapali’ in Kolkata making their dream a reality. They moved on to become stalwarts of the Indian Fashion industry, retailing through their outlets in New Delhi (Hauz Khas Village), Ahmedabad and other prominent stores all over India.
Their clothes range from casuals to heavy formals, and are an eclectic mix of design elements- most of which are inspirations from the ethnic cultural roots of India. An unconventional mix of mediums makes the designs distinctly Monapali – be it in textures, textiles, print or embroidery. They revived Kantha, Folk (Madhubani, Warli, Patta Chitrai) tribal motifs and the Alpana from the realms of obscurity and elevated it to the status of haute couture culture. For them each collection is a challenge, and they work with whatever has triggered, intrigued and excited their creativity.
They represented India in China in the ‘Festival of India’ in 1994 and the Bridal summit- Asia Pacific in 1999, in New Delhi. Quiet, reticent and self-effacing, they are considered by fashion pundits as the ‘Silent Contributors’ to the revival of simplicity on the catwalk.
Zayed Khan, the son of Sanjay Khan who is a yesteryear actor, is an actor who has been doing well, recently. Zayed has three sisters, one of whom is married to Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan. He was a student of Jamnabai Narsee School in Juhu, Mumbai till he was in class six. He was then admitted to Welham Boys’ School, Dehradun and then the Kodaikanal International School, Kodaikanal. Zayed has also studied in London Film School and he has learnt most of his acting skills there. Esha Deol, another celebrated female actor in Bollywood is Zayed’s childhood friend. His first movie, where he was paired opposite Esha Deol, was ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne’ which came in the year 2003. This film fetched him his first award ‘Zee Cine Award Best Male Debut- Male’.
But it was with ‘Main Hoon Na’, directed by Farah Khan and had Shah Rukh Khan, Suneil Shetty and Sushmita Sen in the lead, that Zayed rose to fame. In this movie, Zayed played the role of carefree college student. He won the ‘Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award’ for the film ‘Main Hoon Na’. His releases of 2005 include ‘Dus’ which did well in the box office. By far, he has acted in more than ten movies. Zayed is selective about his films and he prefers to stay away from hype and glitz. He had always wanted to become an actor in a wholehearted concrete way. His forthcoming releases include ‘Mission Istanbul’ , ‘Main Yuvraj’ and ‘Blue’
