India's Next Top Model season 1

India's Next Top Model
Season 1
No. of episodes	11
Release
Original network	MTV India
Original release	19 July (2015-07-19) – 27 September 2015 (2015-09-27)
Season chronology
Next → Season 2

India's Next Top Model, season 1 was the first installment of India's Next Top Model. The series premiered on MTV India on 19 July 2015 at 7:00 pm IST (UTC+5:30). ^[1] Ten finalists were chosen to compete for the show.

Among with the prizes was a one-year contract to be the new face of TRESemmé, representation from Bling Talent Management, and the opportunity to appear in an editorial spread for Grazia magazine.

The winner of the competition was 18 year-old Danielle Canute from Mumbai. ^[2]

Cast

Contestants

Contestant [3]	Age	Hometown	Finish	Place
Vishakha Bharadwaj	23	Delhi	Episode 3	10 (quit)
Neev Marcel	24	Goa		9
Sreeradhe Khanduja	20	Allahabad	Episode 4	8
Anam Shaikh	22	Mumbai	Episode 6	7
Malvika Sitlani	22	Mumbai	Episode 7	6
Aditi Shetty	22	Mumbai	Episode 8	5
Monica Gill	25	Boston, United States	Episode 9	4
Gloria Tep	23	Tseminyu	Episode 11	3
Rushali Rai	20	Delhi		2
Danielle Canute	18	Mumbai		1

Judges & Mentors

• Lisa Haydon - presenter / head judge
• Dabboo Ratnani - judge
• Neeraj Gaba - mentor / image consultant

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original release date
1	1	"Episode 1"	19 July 2015 (2015-07-19)
The chosen 13 semi-finalists converged in Mumbai and met the panel for one on one interviews. At the end of the sessions, Lisa Haydon revealed that only 10 contestanst would be selected to continue on in the competition.
2	2	"Episode 2"	26 July 2015 (2015-07-26)
The final 13 took part in a self styled rooftop photo shoot with judge Dabboo Ratnani. After deliberating on the final photos, the judges chose the top 10. Featured photographer: Dabboo Ratnani
3	3	"Episode 3"	2 August 2015 (2015-08-02)
The remaining contestants moved into the model house, and had an underwater photo shoot challenge. They were later paired off for a photo shoot in which they had to mimic each other's poses on opposite sides of a mirror frame as they tried to sell Lakmé's new matte lipstick. Featured photographers:Nitin Patel, Ujjwala Raut Special guests: Anees Adenwala
4	4	"Episode 4"	9 August 2015 (2015-08-09)
The models arrived at a fish market, and were introduced to model Alesia Raut for a catwalk lesson. In a runway show that would replace the week's photo shoot, the contestants had to walk wearing headdresses designed by Little Shilpa as they avoided swinging pendulums. Special guests: Alesia Raut, Achala Sachdev, Little Shilpa
5	5	"Episode 5"	16 August 2015 (2015-08-16)
The final seven received makeovers, and later had to model outrageous hairstyles on miniature sets for a beauty shoot. Featured photographer: Omkar Chitnis Special guests: Daniel Bauer, Atul Kasbekar
6	6	"Episode 6"	23 August 2015 (2015-08-23)
The models met Neeraj Gaba and makeup expert Clint Fernandes at the Lakmé Absolute Salon for a makeup lesson and challenge, and later shot TV commercials for TRESemmé's new Keratin Smooth shampoo. Featured director: Prahlad Kakkar Special guests: Clint Fernandes, Javed Jaffrey
7	7	"Episode 7"	30 August 2015 (2015-08-30)
8	8	"Episode 8"	6 September 2015 (2015-09-06)
9	9	"Episode 9"	13 September 2015 (2015-09-13)
10	10	"Episode 10"	20 September 2015 (2015-09-20)
11	11	"Episode 11"	27 September 2015 (2015-09-27)

Results

Order	Episodes
	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	11
1	Rushali	Monica Sreeradhe	Danielle	Rushali	Monica	Danielle	Gloria	Danielle	Danielle
2	Anam		Anam	Aditi	Rushali	Gloria	Monica	Gloria	Rushali
3	Danielle	Gloria	Malvika	Gloria	Gloria	Rushali	Rushali	Rushali	Gloria
4	Malvika	Danielle Rushali	Rushali	Danielle	Danielle	Aditi	Danielle	Monica
5	Aditi		Aditi	Malvika	Aditi	Monica	Aditi
6	Monica	Aditi Anam	Gloria	Anam Monica	Malvika	Malvika
7	Vishakha		Monica		Anam
8	Neev	Malvika	Sreeradhe
9	Sreeradhe	Neev
10	Gloria	Vishakha

  The contestant was eliminated

  The contestant quit the competition

  The contestant was part of a non-elimination bottom two

  The contestant won the competition

Photo shoot guide

• Episode 2 photo shoot: Styling oneself on a rooftop (casting)
• Episode 3 photo shoot: Paired between a mirror selling Lakmé Matte Lipstick
• Episode 4 runway show: Swinging pendulum wearing headdresses
• Episode 5 photo shoot: Outrageous hairstyles in restricted spaces
• Episode 6 commercial: Keratin smooth shampoo by TRESemmé
• Episode 7 photo shoots: Posing as a statue with a male model; mannequins with Cyrus Broacha
• Episode 8 photo shoot: Embodying different personalities with props
• Episode 9 photo shoot: Superheroes harnessed in front of the night sky
• Episode 11 runway show: Lakme Fashion Week 2015

Post–Top Model careers

• Vishakha Bharadwaj signed with Inega Model Management and Toabh Talent Management. She has appeared on campaigns for Sabyasachi Mukherjee, L'Oréal, Lakmé Cosmetics, PC Jeweller, Navrathan Jewellers, Qbik IN FW17.18, Maisara Jewelry, Frontier Raas, Sabyasachi Jewellery, Anoli Shah Design, Payal Keyal, Kama Ayurveda, ^[4] W for Woman, Westside Stores, Caratlane, Aisha Rao, Yes Bharath Wedding Collections, Good Earth IN, TT Devassy Jewellery, House Of Raisons,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Grazia, ^[5] Harper's Bazaar,Vogue, ^[6] Cosmopolitan November 2015, Juice June 2016, Elle September 2016, Femina November 2016, Avon October 2017, Condé Nast Traveller December 2019,... She has taken a couple of test shots and walked the runway of Manish Malhotra, Ritu Kumar, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Sandeep Khosla, Shivan & Narresh, Payal Singhal, Anavila, ^[7] Anita Dongre, Prama by Pratima Pandey SR16, Amrich Designs SR16, Urvashi Kaur SR16, Debashri Samanta SR16, Swati Kalsi SR16, Pozruh by Aiman SR16, ^[8] Rimi Nayak SR16, Hemang Agrawal SR16, Anushree Reddy SS16, Masaba Gupta SR16, Rohit Bal SR16, Payal Khandwala SS16, Kallol Datta WF16, ^[9] Rara Avis by Sonal Verma WF16, Atsu Sekhose WF16, Ashish N Soni WF16, Kanika Goyal WF16, Prarmparik Karigar WF17, Monisha Jaising WF18, Jajaabor SR19, Rahul Mishra WF17, Gauri & Nainika WF19, Nachiket Barve WF19, Diya Rajvvir WF19, Disha Patil WF19, Arpita Mehta WF19, Rajdeep Ranawat WF19, Sva Couture WF19,... Beside modeling, Bharadwaj is also competed on Grazia Cover Girl Hunt 2016 which she placed 3rd Runner-up, appeared on the music video "Never Let You Go (Baaton Ko Teri)" by Zain Worldwide and pursuing career as a film director which she has directed in several short movies.
• Neev Marcel signed with C Model Management in London and Unite Model Management in Birmingham. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on campaigns for Toni & Guy UK. She has walked the runway of Francesca Phipps FW17, Love From Kara FW17, Oxford Fashion Studio FW17, Enora Hiernaux FW17,... In 2019, Marcel retired from modeling to pursuing career as a fashion stylist.
• Sreeradhe Khanduja signed with Parimal Model Management, Brut Models and Team Talent Factory. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Indian Jeweller #3 December 2017-January 2018, Indulge Express January 2021, Bombay Times September 2021,... and walked the runway of Ritu Kumar, Schwarzkopf, Anjalee & Arjun Kapoor, Posh Affair, Arjun Kumar Label, Ashfaque Ahmad Design, Mitsa by Sumit Shaurya, RSG by Rupa, Zarana By Sana Khan, Keembdanti, Pankaj Kumar, Kingshuk Bhaduri, Heena Lunawat, Jotz Couture, House of Anand, Kamar Minhaz, GJC PMI, NIFT Surat, Ira The Vintage Story,... She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on campaigns for Wella, Priya Chhabria SS18, Arpan Jewellers, Anisha Shetty, Flyrobe, Just F, Jiya by Veer Design, D'Fuzion By Dipika, Label Murshida Kotyad, Udd Studio, Arsheen Sabherwal, Amberr Design House, Riiash by Riya, Beatitude Stories, Gauahargeous, Neha Sharma Label, Reena Couture, Nechi Designs, Sko Store, Roopkala Mumbai, Tribe Amrapali, Rivona Naturals, Style By And SR20, Bollyglow, By Shree, Shalini Rathod, Pooja Diamond, Blue Heaven Cosmetics, House of Musafir, Aayraa Jewels, The Minim Story, Label Ishnya, Ras Luxury Oils, Three Three Store, PMI GJ, Tanishq Jewelry, Nasher Miles, Bausch & Lomb, HP, Kotak Mahindra Bank, SBI General Insurance, Parker Pen... Beside modeling, Khanduja is also competed on MTV Splitsvilla 2016 and appeared in several music videos such as "Pyaar Ho Gaya" by Vaibhav Kundra, "Ishq Dariya" by Saurabh Gangal,...
• Anam Shaikh signed with Toabh Talent Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Femina July 2017. She has walked the runway of INIFD School, Ritu Kumar WF17, ^[10] ... and appeared on campaigns for Raymond Group, Maybelline, The Initial Store, Lord Of The Drinks,... Beside modeling, Shaikh is also competed and won the Glam Icon 2015. ^{[11] [12]} She retired from modeling in 2020.
• Malvika Sitlani signed with TFM Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots ^[13] and appeared on campaigns for Pond's, Pantaloons, Maybelline, ^[14] Baggit World, Nykaa, Atechi Clothing Library, Smashbox Cosmetics, Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika,... She has walked the runway of Beena Kannan, ^[15] Swarovski, Falguni Shane Peacock, Vikram Phadnis, Amy Billimoria, Shyamal & Bhumika, Ajio SR16, ^[16] Gagan Kumar, Nikhil Thampi, House Of Guapa, ^[17] ... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Grazia, The Peacock, ^{[18] [19]} Travel Peacock, ^{[20] [21]} Women Fitness June 2022, ^[22] Elle December 2022, ^[23] The Word. #1 September 2023, Hello! March 2024,... Beside modeling, Sitlani has starred in the movie Meri Pyaari Bindu and pursuing career as a beauty blogger which she is also the co-owner of Masic Beauty.
• Aditi Shetty signed with Inega Model Management and Times Talent. She has walked the runway for Upasana Design Studio and featured on Hindustan Times, The Economic Times August 2016, Bombay Times August 2018, Amritsar Tribune March 2023, The Tribune Lifestyle March 2023, Mayapuri October 2023,... She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on campaigns for Flipkart, ^[24] Clean & Clear, Shopclues, ^[25] Veet, ^[26] Garnier, Myntra, ^[27] Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Nivea, Bhima Jewellers, Flyrobe, Chandrika Soap, Layer'r Wottagirl, Bajaj Products, Mayuri Murranjan, Wow Skin Science, Dr. Reddy, Hamdard Safi, Oppo, Vivo, Hero, Toyota, ^[28] Tata Harrier, Maggi, ^[29] Coca Cola, Cup Noodles, ^[30] Galaxy, Yono SBI, PayPal, Dr. Fixit, ^[31] DittoTV, ^[32] DHFL Home Loan, Ola Consumer, ^[33] Shaadi, Bluehost,... Beside modeling, Shetty is also competed on Miss Diva 2018 which she placed Top 10 and pursue an acting career starring in P.O.W. – Bandi Yuddh Ke, Bhagya Lakshmi, Naagin 6, Dharam Patni, Rana Naidu,...
• Monica Gill signed with Bling Talent Management, Toabh Talent Management, Dynasty Models & Talent in Boston, Revalushion Management Agency in Houston and MMG Model Management in New York City & Los Angeles. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked the runway for Harsimran Sarai. She has appeared on campaigns for Neha Chopra, Ellie Kai, Glitterati Style US, Generation3k US, Kaur & Co., Aiesec, ^[34] ... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Jag Bani June 2016, Deccan Herald February 2018, Glimpse #5 May 2019, Women Fitness December 2020, ^[35] Fienfh Colombia March 2021, Chovain Canada #26 June 2021, Gorjes July 2021, Pump US March 2022,... Beside modeling, Gill is also pursue an acting career starring in Ambarsariya, Kaptaan, Sardaar Ji 2, Firangi, Sat Shri Akaal England, Paltan, Yaara Ve, Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da,... She retired from modeling and acting in 2025.
• Gloria Tep signed with Inega Model Management, Toabh Talent Management and Root Artists Management. She has taken a couple of test shots ^[36] and walked the runway of Anushree Reddy SR18, Amrich Designs SR18, ^[37] Tilla by Aratrik Dev Varman SR18, ^[38] Anita Dongre SR18, ^[39] Sva Couture SS18, ^[40] JD Institute WF19, ^[41] ... She has appeared on campaigns for Myntra, Puma, The Summer House Clothing, Ni Hao Fashion, Reliance Trends, We Are Perona, Pipa Bella, We Are Rheson, B Label, Your Silq FW19, Melorra Jewellery, Chumbak, Priya Agarwal Clothing, Forever New, I Am Saltpetre, Samyakk Clothing, Nnnow, Amazon Fashion SS21,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Vogue, Women's Panorama October 2015, Style North East #6 May–June 2016, Eclectic Northeast February 2018, Artleove April 2018, Femina May 2018, Afi UK June 2018, Hair July 2018, Grazia August 2018, Vice August 2018, ^[42] Harper's Bazaar November 2018, ^[43] Litgleam #22 October 2019, Picton Iran March 2020, Cosmopolitan July 2020,...
• Rushali Rai signed with The White Wall Studio and TSS Talents Agency. She has walked the runway for Pralii by Rupali Lakra and featured on The Times of India June 2019. ^[44] She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on campaigns for Study by Janak, CKC Jewellers, F.M Designer Collection, Abhinav Mishra, Raji Ramniq, Tribe Amrapali, Good Earth IN, House of Devasya, Biba IN, Breathe by Aakanksha Singh, Nidhi Tholia, Balbir Store, Meena Bazaar, Shop Laquna, Sana Barreja, Kaaisha by Shalini, K R Sons, Niaj by Shradha, Lucky Silk Store, Naaz By Noor, Umay Benaras, Sayanti Ghosh Designer Studio, Aurelia Womenswear, Sequinze IN, Misri By Meghna Nayyar, Nehha Nhata, Attic Salt, Shop Kapaas, Label Seerat SS25, The Tiana Jewelry, Asma Delhi, Wedding Asia, Vivo, ^[45] Vistara, Canon,... Beside modeling, Rai is also pursue an acting career starring in Runway 34, Sorry Day, ^[46] ... and appeared in many music videos such as "Gal Kithe Khadi Hai" by Kulwinder Billa, "Channa" by Sartaj Virk, "Chandi Jaisa Rang" by Pankaj Udhas, "Toronto" by Rishi J. & Kunwar Singh, "Bottle Sharab Diya" by Feroz Khan, "Faasla" by Harf Cheema, "Jimidaar Jattian" by Gagan Kokri, "Tere Na Di Mehndi" by Nachhatar Gill, "Beautiful Girl" by Ramji Gulati, "Meri Sardarniye" by Ranjit Bawa ft. Parmish Verma, "Label Black" by Gupz Sehra, "November" by Akaal, "Yaarian Na Pa Baithi" by Lafz Sharma, "Naal Tere Hova" by Upkar Sandhu & Gupz Sehra, "Tere Wali Jatti" by Saini Surinder, "Jatt Saab" by Inder Nagra ft. DJ Sukhi, "Khamb" by Amber Vashisht, "Nira Patola" by Kamal Khan ft. Kuwar Virk, "Tera Saath" by Vicky Chopra, "London Deport" by Harjinder Mani, "Tasveer" by Manmohan Waris, "Haal" by Ashish David, "Mushkurana Tera" by Altamash Faridi,...
• Danielle Canute has collected her prizes and signed with Bling Talent Management. She has taken a couple of test shots, appeared on magazine editorials for Grazia October 2015 and modeled for Lakmé Cosmetics, TRESemmé,... Beside modeling, She is also the host of #StyleFiles on MTV India. Canute retired from modeling in 2017.

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