Mumbai: India has produced many male models in the fashion industry which was dominated by women not long back. They are not only doing well for themselves but have turned role models for others.
Here is a look into top Indian male models who have created a niche for themselves and are inspiring the youths who dream to make it big in the modelling world.
1. Rohit Khandelwal:
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The 30-year-old model from Hyderabad was struggling in the fashion world until he won Mr India 2015 and created history when he was crowned Mister World in 2016. He was the first-ever Asian to win the contest. Since then, he never looked back.
2. Prathamesh Maulingkar:
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The hot model belongs to Goa. In 2015, he appeared in MTV Splitsvilla Season 8 on MTV. Later, he won the title of Peter England Mr India Supranational 2018 in 9th edition of Mister India contest.
He represented India at Mister Supranational 2018 and was declared the winner. He was the first Asian to win Mister Supranational.
The multitalented man won the Best Body award in the competition.
3. Milind Soman:
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The 50-year-old is considered one of the pioneers of man modelling in India. He has established himself as a ‘Supermodel’ and many youngsters look up to him as inspiration. Many models from industry still get complex with Milind’s charm and fitness. He has also worked in several Bollywood and international films.
4. Prabh Uppal:
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Prabh Uppal is a young and glamourous model from Ludhiana, Punjab. Initially, it was difficult for him to break into the modelling world but with his looks, sharp features and superb body took him to top model league. Prabh Uppal has done modelling for ace designers like Tarun Tahiliani, Anita Dongre, Sabyasachi and Manyavar.
5. Varun Verma:
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The former Roadies Rising contestant, Varun Verma hails from Delhi. The 25-year-old won Mr India title in 2016. Later, he was declared as Mr Supernational 2019.
6. Gaurav Arora:
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The 34-year-old model participated in Gladrags Manhunt and Mega Model Contest in 2006, and won the second runner-up title.
After this, he became a household name in the fashion industry. He is one of the winners of Elle (India) fresh face of 2010. Gaurav was featured as one of the fittest male in Supermodels by Men’s Health magazine in 2011.
Vogue India in 2013 declared him as one of the most desirable Indian men. He has worked with Manish Malhotra, Rohit Bal, Tarun Tahiliani, Raghavendra Rathore and walked for Lakme Fashion Week, India Fashion Week, Indian Couture Week, Amazon India fashion week, and many more. He has represented India in the international platform as well.
7. Puneet Beniwala:
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Puneet Beniwala was the first Runner up at Mr India 2014. He has walked for Kenneth Cole, Rohit Bal, Manish Malhotra, Rohit Gandhi, Rahul Khanna, Varun Bhal, Raghavendra Rathore, Sabyasachi etc.
8. Nitin Chauhan:
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The 31-year-old model is from New Delhi. He is the winner of TV reality show Dadagiri (season 2) on the channel Bindass and appeared on MTV Splitsvilla in 2012.
9. Mudit Malhotra:
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This young talent got recognition after he bagged Mr Delhi Times title, Rubaru Mr Inida 2016. He also represented India at Mister International 2016 in Bangkok. He has walked for designers like Rohit Bal, Tarun Tahiliani, Shantanu & Nikhil, Pawan Sachdeva among others.
10. Prateek Jain:
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The young lad is very popular in the glamour world. The star boy is the winner of Mr India World 2014 and Asian Supermodel 2015.
