With a constant mushrooming market for men"s fashion, grooming and styling in India, the emergence of more and more male models has been witnessed in the country. While most models migrate to movies as is the norm and ambition of many, some continue to shine on the ramp and print and electronic media.
Milind Soman, Indian Supermodel
Milind Soman is an Indian supermodel, fitness promoter, actor and producer in films. He started modeling in 1988. He featured in Alisha Chinai"s music video "Made in India" in 1995. In the mid 90s after some time working as a model, he donned the lead role in the Indian science fiction TV Series "Captain Vyom", before foraying into acting in several Hindi films. Soman is a fitness enthusiast and promoter. In May 2012, he became a Limca Record holder for running 1500 kilometres in 30 days for Greenathon, to spread environmental awareness. The same year, the country`s largest women`s only running event Pinkathon was set up under his guidance, to promote good health and breast cancer awareness.
Muzammil Ibrahim, Indian Model
Muzammil Ibrahim is an Indian model and actor who has featured in several music videos, like "Pyaar Sirf Tumse" by Lucky Ali and A. R. Rahman"s "Aa Bhi Jaa" from the album "Raunaq". His portfolio boasts of numerous fashion shows for international and national designers. He has won several fashion awards as a model. He made his film debut in Mahesh Bhatt"s "Dhokha", played the lead role of ACP Zaid Ahmed Khan, which garnered him critical acclaim.
Sahil Shroff, Indian Model
Sahil Shroff is an Indian model who has done TV commercials for HCL, Tata Indica, Lux and Cadbury`s Eclairs, and walked for designers like Manish Malhotra, Vikram Phadnis, Narendra Kumar and J. J. Valaya. He made his Bollywood debut playing the role of Arjun in Farhan Akhtar`s "Don 2: The King is Back".
Freddy Daruwala, Indian Model
Freddy Daruwala was discovered by a popular men"s magazine and has been into modeling since 2007. He was the runner-up in the 2007 Mr. India World competition. Sporting a lean physique, he stands tall at a tad over six feet. He made his film debut in 2014 Hindi action thriller "Holiday" playing the Sleeper Cells" head.
Prateik Jain, Indian Model
Prateik Jain is an Indian model and winner of Mr. India World 2014. He represented India at Mister World 2014, finishing in the Top 10. In 2015, he won Asian Supermodel Contest held in China, becoming the first Indian to do so.
Hrishant Goswami, Indian Model
Hrishant Goswami is an Indian model who won the Gladrags Manhunt in 2004. He is also known for his participation in popular Indian reality show "Bigg Boss 4".