<p>Fashionistas vouch for modelling saying it not only calls for immense hard work, but also has its share of sacrifices, disappointments and fierce competition.<br /><br />“It’s addictive,” say models, who’ve slogged it out in the industry for a dozen years and walked a thousand ramps. If Madhur Bandharkar’s ‘Fashion’ gave one a peek into the dark side of models — that they do drugs, drink to the brim and even compromise a great deal to get to the top – it was only one side of the coin. There’s a bright side as well, say established models.<br /><br />No model hangs on in the fashion industry for too long. Most of them opt out after a while to pursue other passions such as choreography, training and some even go back to academics. Priya Nayak is an MSc in Biotechnology. She chose modelling after she made it to the top slot at Miss India contest seven years ago. “Modelling happened all by chance. <br /><br />I am enjoying every bit of it. The most important thing for any model is to learn how to handle success and fame because modelling provides instant fame, name and money. And it can really get to you,” she reasons. Priya has a couple of options before her. She says she doesn’t intend to stick onto modelling forever, “I’ve always wanted to be a trainer. You get to meet so many different people and grooming the younger models is a challenge in itself,” she reasons. She points out that the one thing any senior model must understand is that, “it doesn’t pay to have an attitude because there would come a time when seniors will have to make way for fresh faces, those who are much smarter and more talented.”<br /><br /></p>.<p>Zoheb is one among the top male models in the City. “Bangalore has so much potential that needs to be tapped,” he observes. He reasons that it’s tough for male models to survive, “There are fewer shows for men and to get to the top, your PR has to be good. It’s all about having the right contacts,” says Zoheb. Modelling has been a passion and Zoheb hopes to relocate to London someday. <br /><br />Beata, a Polish model had heard so much about India that she relocated to Mumbai a few years ago. She was curious to explore the country, just like any other expat. But she was taken aback by the sight of slums, dirty streets and worse people spitting and littering the roads, “It was unlike what I had heard about India but I decided to stay on and modelling happened. The fashion back home is alive and there’s something new happening everyday,” Beata observes. <br /><br />Her experience as a model has been exciting, “The best part about Indian fashion is that you get to wear such beautiful, colourful Indian clothes and matching jewellery. Indian wear is rare abroad,” she says.<br /><br />Beata avers that she has no plans to move out of the industry, “There’s good money and you get to travel a lot. What more can I ask for,” she wraps up.</p>
<p>Fashionistas vouch for modelling saying it not only calls for immense hard work, but also has its share of sacrifices, disappointments and fierce competition.<br /><br />“It’s addictive,” say models, who’ve slogged it out in the industry for a dozen years and walked a thousand ramps. If Madhur Bandharkar’s ‘Fashion’ gave one a peek into the dark side of models — that they do drugs, drink to the brim and even compromise a great deal to get to the top – it was only one side of the coin. There’s a bright side as well, say established models.<br /><br />No model hangs on in the fashion industry for too long. Most of them opt out after a while to pursue other passions such as choreography, training and some even go back to academics. Priya Nayak is an MSc in Biotechnology. She chose modelling after she made it to the top slot at Miss India contest seven years ago. “Modelling happened all by chance. <br /><br />I am enjoying every bit of it. The most important thing for any model is to learn how to handle success and fame because modelling provides instant fame, name and money. And it can really get to you,” she reasons. Priya has a couple of options before her. She says she doesn’t intend to stick onto modelling forever, “I’ve always wanted to be a trainer. You get to meet so many different people and grooming the younger models is a challenge in itself,” she reasons. She points out that the one thing any senior model must understand is that, “it doesn’t pay to have an attitude because there would come a time when seniors will have to make way for fresh faces, those who are much smarter and more talented.”<br /><br /></p>.<p>Zoheb is one among the top male models in the City. “Bangalore has so much potential that needs to be tapped,” he observes. He reasons that it’s tough for male models to survive, “There are fewer shows for men and to get to the top, your PR has to be good. It’s all about having the right contacts,” says Zoheb. Modelling has been a passion and Zoheb hopes to relocate to London someday. <br /><br />Beata, a Polish model had heard so much about India that she relocated to Mumbai a few years ago. She was curious to explore the country, just like any other expat. But she was taken aback by the sight of slums, dirty streets and worse people spitting and littering the roads, “It was unlike what I had heard about India but I decided to stay on and modelling happened. The fashion back home is alive and there’s something new happening everyday,” Beata observes. <br /><br />Her experience as a model has been exciting, “The best part about Indian fashion is that you get to wear such beautiful, colourful Indian clothes and matching jewellery. Indian wear is rare abroad,” she says.<br /><br />Beata avers that she has no plans to move out of the industry, “There’s good money and you get to travel a lot. What more can I ask for,” she wraps up.</p>
