photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comInteresting photogallery from Malayalam Samayam en-us2015 Times Internet Limited.http://syndication.indiatimes.com/http://images.photogallery.indiatimes.com/photo.cms?msid=48053890http://photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comSun, 29 Jun 2025 21:35:14 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/101981924.cmsHailing from Tamil Nadu, Monica Tomas embarked on her modelling journey at the tender age of 23. Fate smiled upon her when a friend introduced her portfolio to a modelling agency, propelling her towards international acclaim. Her inaugural venture on the global stage was none other than the prestigious Zac Posen NYFW Fall 2016. Monica firmly attributes her success to patience and perseverance, believing these virtues are crucial in traversing the demanding avenues of modelling. Having worked extensively across markets, she perceives New York as a mature industry while viewing India as an emerging yet potent space for fashion. The model acknowledges the shifting paradigm of India's modelling landscape, recognising its potential to forge substantial opportunities. This evolution, she believes, liberates models from resorting to Bollywood as their safety net, thus enabling a sustainable income source. Monica Tomas' journey is a testament to the bright horizons of the modelling industry in India, even as it continues to mature on the world stage. (Photos: Monica Toma/ Instagram)Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:23:34 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/101858447.cmsIndian-born model Priyal Shah has become an international sensation in the world of high fashion, stunning audiences on renowned runways from Y/Project to Balmain and Loewe to Thom Browne. With her striking dusky beauty and innate flair for modelling, Shah represents a distinct shift in the fashion industry, breaking barriers and challenging conventional beauty norms. Originally from India, Shah started her journey in modelling by captivating local talent scouts. Her international debut was nothing less than a spectacular entrance, modelling for ANAIS Jourden in 2020. Then, on the global stage, Shah's extraordinary beauty and captivating poise shone, setting her apart from the crowd. Since then, her meteoric rise has been unstoppable. Her runway appearances for luxury fashion houses like Y/Project, Balmain, Loewe, and Thom Browne reflect her prowess as a model and the shifting tides in the fashion industry. The days when diversity was a mere buzzword are gone; Priyal Shah's success is proof of this evolution. She stands tall, bringing her unique Indian heritage onto the international catwalks, proving that beauty knows no borders or standards. Shah's journey inspires aspiring models worldwide, a testament that talent and individuality can indeed create waves in an industry known for its stringent standards. Her continued success will undoubtedly pave the way for more diverse beauty in high fashion. (Photos: Priyal Shah/ Instagram)​Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:36:47 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/100844215.cmsWhen it comes to her career, Nethra Raghuraman wore many hats. In 1997, she was selected as a 'Look Of The Year' contest winner for Femina magazine. Later, the model also won the Best Female Newcomer title at Screen Awards in 2000. Her most notable movies include 'Thakshak' and 'Bhopal Express'. Raghuraman has appeared in various music videos and won the TV reality show 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 1' in 2008. The model was born into a Tamil Iyer Brahmin family. She married Ash Chandler but got divorced. Later, Nethra tied the knot with Singapore-based businessman Kunal Guha, son of Indian cricketer Subrata Guha, in late 2011. The couple have a daughter together. She has distanced herself from the entertainment industry and now focuses primarily on her family. Nethra spends the majority of her time with her family. Speaking of her work life, Nethra Raghuraman is currently a professional Radical Acceptance speaker. Radical acceptance is a distress tolerance skill designed to keep pain from turning into suffering. Nethra promotes Radical acceptance by speaking about it and helps people lead a happy and blissful life. (Photos: Instagram/ Nethra Raghuraman )Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:28:13 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/100657401.cmsIt wasn't an easy journey for Lakshmi Menon to become a supermodel. She faced several rejections before walking for the well-known designers in the industry. She also credits her fellow model Ujjwala Raut for making her mark on the international runways. Her message to aspiring youth is that one must spend less time on social media and more time educating oneself. She adds, "Keep yourself interested and be curious about things." Menon was 20 when she started her career. However, now, she is in a better headspace and self-assured. Menon continues to rise and shows no signs of slowing down. She has modelled for names like Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier and Hermès. The model was featured in the 2011 Pirelli Calendar, photographed by Karl Lagerfeld and is the first Indian model to feature in a Pirelli calendar. She was born to Malayali parents, originally from Thrissur in Kerala, her mother was a schoolteacher, and her father was in the armed forces. (Photos: Lakshmi Menon)​Wed, 31 May 2023 22:07:33 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/99988606.cms"You don't have to look a certain way, to be beautiful," says Sriram Y, who discovered the art of self-portraits and shared his real self past them. The digital creator has worked with the top brands just by sharing his true self with the world. Sriram comes from a family background of engineers and architects. However, he vividly remembers being bullied in school for looking different. To hide his shame, he took solace in applying skin-lightening creams to feel better about himself. He often was mistaken as poor or an employee working in a store. Despite all the differences, Sriram chose to look at himself with admiration. When he was in seventh standard, Sriram wanted to be a travel influencer. Although, destiny had some other plans for him. After he graduated his junior college, Sriram came to Mumbai to study fashion. During the Covid-19 lockdown, he wanted to experiment with his looks. He watched a Youtube video on how to click self-portrait. He started clicking photos without any fancy equipment. Sriram uses a blanket as a background and a study lamp to capture an image. He always preferred using mobile filters, which are common nowadays, to look prettier. Sriram wants to show his real self to people through art. He calls himself a toxic perfectionist when it comes to showcasing his art. Self-love and self-acceptance are harsh realities that people run away from today. (Photos: Instagram/ Sriram Y)​Thu, 04 May 2023 16:56:03 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/101418948.cmsAmrit moved to Paris in late 2019 from her hometown of Kapurthala, Punjab. She quickly paved with a coveted editorial for Vogue Paris with photography legend Alasdair McLellan. Soon after came another, then Vogue Spain, Vogue Ukraine, campaigns for Fenty, a runway for Chloé, Jacquemus and Christian Dior. Amrit studied at the Paris College of Art in Paris, France. The Punjab-born model artist has since been a campaign face for Fenty and the cult jewellery brand Alighieri. She has worked with well-known photographers like Alasdair McLellan, Gregory Harris and Oliver Hadlee Pearch. The process made her view modelling more as performance art. The 22-year-old lives by herself in a peaceful part of the fashion capital. She sketches fellow models as they wait in the pre-show line-up while she paints a picture of her life in Paris. She loves vintage clothes, and her obsession with classical music and poetry is her alternative creative outlet. She is a self-confessed camera-shy recluse who is one of fashion’s most sought-after faces. Amrit speaks six languages, including that of her adopted country, France. She lists Frida Kahlo as a particular inspiration and seeks to complement her modelling career with acting in the near future. (Photos: Amrit/ Instagram)Sat, 01 Jul 2023 17:49:20 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/96026189.cmsJasmeet Kaur Randhawa was born on August 11, 1975 to Mehar and Narinder Singh Randhawa in Jaipur. She is an Indian model and actress. In the industry, she is popularly known as Jesse Randhawa. Randhawa was the 1st runner-up on the reality TV show 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2.' Her sister Saadhika is a famous actress. Randhawa has worked with many designers in her career. She was a contestant in Femina Miss India 1994 contest along with Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai, where she made it to the finals. Jesse was seen in a song, "Kadi Te Aana Balli Di Gali", from the movie 'Jung'. She did an item number for the movie 'No Smoking'. In 2009, Randhawa played the role of a young lecturer in the movie 'Gulaal.' She was previously married to fashion model Inder Mohan Sudan but divorced him. Jesse Randhawa and Sandip Soparrkar guest-starred in 'Dance India Dance Grand Finale.' Jesse married Sandip Soparrkar at Iskcon temple on December 12, 2009, in a private ceremony, but they separated in 2016. However, they remain close friends. Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:26:11 +0530BCCL - Non Copyrighthttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/95852736.cmsDimple Paul grew up watching Bollywood movies. She gets high from going on adventures and learning new things every day. Walking for Victoria's Fashion Week is her biggest achievement so far. Paul finished her schooling at St. John's evangelist high school and graduated from Tolani College of Commerce in Mumbai. Recently, the model shared her engagement news with fans on social media. She wrote in her post, "The most beautiful surprise of my life �� 14 years together can’t believe how the time flies.....We are getting married." Paul will be marrying her long-time boyfriend, Varun Gujaran. Years back, during the #metoo movement, she had confessed her experience with actor-director Sajid Khan for sexual harassment. Apparently, Khan had invited her to his residence, where he misbehaved with her. "He told me that it’s an altogether different thing to have sex with a man. He told me that if it wasn’t for him, I wouldn't have won the pageant. He kept his hand on my leg and started rubbing it. He said something like you know, Jiah Khan stood in the same place where I stand now," she said in an interview. (Photos: Instagram/ Dimple Paul)Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:58:13 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/101493344.cmsBorn on September 5, 1996, Priyadarshini Chatterjee hails from Assam. The model completed her schooling at Maria's Public School in Guwahati and moved to New Delhi to pursue higher studies. Chatterjee did her bachelor's degree from Hindu College, University of Delhi. During her college years, she started a career in modelling. After doing several freelance modelling projects, she won the title of Femina Miss Delhi in 2016. Followed by winning the title of Femina Miss India World 2016. For a brief period, Chatterjee was hospitalised on account of anaemia. "I never wanted to participate in any pageants other than Miss India because it's the most reputed one. When I was three years old, my mom dressed me up as Miss World for a fancy dress competition. That was when I knew that a platform like this existed, which fascinated me. It was something that I wanted to do, and I went forward with it," she said in an interview. During her reign, she went out to over 500 children and parents in some of the most marginalised neighbourhoods to raise awareness about child sexual abuse. She was even engaged in investigating a few incidents of sexual abuse. Currently, Chatterjee is doing modelling assignments abroad. (Photos: Instagram/ Priyadarshini Chatterjee)Tue, 04 Jul 2023 20:20:38 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/95687933.cmsRitika Khatnani hails from Pune. The model holds the title of LIVA Miss Diva Supranational 2021 and Miss Supranational of Asia 2022. Her family includes her mother and a brother—whom she considers a pillar of support and a source of confidence. Khatami was denied admission into a prestigious school because her mother was a single parent. She is trained in Bharatanatyam and completed her degree in mass media and communication at Jai Hind College, Mumbai. Khatnani aspires to join Bollywood and has expressed her desire to work in movies. It is no surprise Chatterjee won the title of Miss Photogenic at the 2022 edition of the Miss Supranational contest. In an interview, she said, “My mom is a superwoman, who played both roles fabulously. But I used to wonder why she was treated unfairly at times just because she was a single mom. For me, my perfect family is my mother, brother and grandmother, and that led me to start from the ground up—a project close to my heart, Unlabelled. I hope to eradicate the stereotypes and judgements that come with being a single parent.” (Photos: Instagram/ Ritika Khatnani)Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:04:07 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/95553598.cmsAishwarya Sushmita started her career in modelling with Campus Princess in 2015. After qualifying for the Miss North India in 2016, she was crowned Miss Congeniality in the contest. She signed up with Delhi based modelling agency and continued to work in ad films. The same year, Aishwarya was shortlisted for Kingfisher Supermodels 3. She grew up in Darbhanga, Bihar, where she also completed her schooling. Aishwarya went to Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali, Rajasthan, to pursue her junior college. She did her graduation and post-graduation in philosophy from Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi University. Her father, Narayan Verma, works for the State Bank of India and her mother, Neeta Verma, is a homemaker. She has two elder sisters, Ruchi Verma and Richa Verma. One of her sisters is a fashion designer, and the other is an aspiring singer. Apart from modelling, Aishwarya has tried her hands at acting. She was seen in the web series 'Karishma' and 'Special OPS.' (Photos: Instagram/Aishwarya Sushmita)Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:22:51 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/96624128.cmsDipannita Sharma came into the limelight after making it to the final five of Miss India 1998 contest. She also won the 'Miss Photogenic' title in the same contest. Sharma has walked the ramp for all significant designers in the country and international design houses such as Valentino and Fendi in India. This supermodel was the worldwide face of the press campaign for Breguet watches and jewellery for five years. Sharma has endorsed and been the face of several skincare brands in India, such as Garnier, Nivea and Dettol soap. This diva was born in the Oil India Limited colony town of Duliajan in Assam, and her father was a doctor in the O.I.L. Hospital. Sharma has a younger sister Arunima Sharma who is a television actress. Dipannita studied in the Holy Child School Guwahati till her ninth grade and pursued the rest of her schooling at St. Mary's school, Naharkatia. Sharma later graduated in History from Indraprastha College for Women, New Delhi. The supermodel is married to Delhi entrepreneur Dilsher Singh Atwal, a third-generation businessman who is into his family mining business and lives in Mumbai, India. (Photos: Instagram)Fri, 30 Dec 2022 17:42:21 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/94912468.cmsThere are very few people, who are able to break the stereotypical image and emerge victorious in society. Their struggle, hard work and success become an inspiration for millions. Yes, Sikkim’s Eksha Hangma Subba is one of them, who successfully crossed all the barriers. This 22-year-old police officer by profession is also a biker, a boxer, a hiker and a supermodel. Born in Rumbuk village to Aitaraj and Sukrani Subba, Eksha grew up with many dreams. She always aspired to enter the reality television show ‘MTV Supermodel of the Year’. Eksha also wanted to become a boxer like World Boxing Champion Mary Kom. Eksha’s father helped her to live her dream. He introduced Eksha to the world of boxing. Soon, she was representing her state in boxing at the national level. As the income of Eksha’s father was meager, she joined Sikkim’s police force while pursuing her graduation at the age of 19. Eksha underwent a rigorous training session of 14 months. She didn’t stop there and decided to audition for the MTV show. Eksha donned her very decorated police uniform during the audition and got selected. Business tycoon Anand Mahindra also showered kudos on Eksha and called her superwoman. “The North East is brimming with extraordinary people. I tweeted about Prem from Manipur, India’s ‘IronMan.’ And now, here’s another Superhero; Eksha puts Wonder Woman in the shade! And she’s a biker too. I think we need to get her on a #Jawa.” Since then, Eksha has walked the ramp for several brands,” he tweeted.Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:21:31 +0530BCCL - Non Copyrighthttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/92980650.cmsNicole Faria was the winner of the Miss Earth 2010 pageant. She is the brand ambassador for various brands, including Clean & Clear and Frédérique Constant. Faria was featured on global fashion and lifestyle magazine covers, like Elle, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, JFW and Man's World Magazine. She appeared on the Kingfisher Calendar in 2014. Faria has contributed significantly to spreading awareness about the detrimental effect of pollution on Rabindra Sarobar Lakes in Kolkata, West Bengal. She received an award from the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, for being the first Indian woman to win the title of Miss Earth 2010. Faria was among 112 women honoured as First Ladies of the country for their pioneering achievements after extensive research by the Ministry of Women and Child Development of India. She has walked the ramp for Lakme Fashion Week, Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, and Colombo Fashion Week. Faria studied at Sophia High School, Bengaluru and Delhi University. She got her PUC Certificate from Christ College and BA from Mount Carmel College, an affiliated college with Bangalore University. Nicole married her long-time beau Rohan Powar in January 2020 after dating for over five years. (Photos: Instagram)Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:13:13 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97727526.cmsJameela Mustan walked for numerous designers, from Narendra Kumar to Niki Mahajan. This 5'7.7″ model was spotted during the Clean and Clear Bombay Times Fresh Face contest in 2015 while she was studying at KC College; Mustan was the second runner-up. She did a modelling assignment with Grazia magazine on sustainable fashion for March 2020 issue. Now she is a popular name in the Indian modelling industry. Rumour has it that Mustan was dating Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik Chakraborty. Let's take a look at some of the fabulous photoshoots (Photos: Instagram)Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:51:49 +0530