One of the very first supermodels that the Indian fashion scene got to see was Milind Soman . Among the top male models it was Milind who has been the most successful. In the early nineties the man who kept the fairer sex in raptures was non other than this handsome hunk. Born in Scotland he had spent his early years in England before coming to India. A Casanova and heart breaker he has been linked to some of the most beautiful women in the industry.

Milind is a brand in himself. He had been initially rejected for a Graviera suiting ad for they felt he was too young to wear a suit. But fortune smiled on him when Thackersey fabrics gave him a call where he bargained for fifty thousand rupees and succeeded in getting it. At that time Rohit Bal was looking for a new model and andever since then there has been no looking back. A national swimming champion he decided to go for modeling and not become a professional scuba diver. Despite the tough exterior he exudes a certain warmth. A nature lover he loves the idea of being in the presence of mother nature.

As a model he is one of the most professional models that the industry has ever had. His physique, poise, grace, body language is perfect. He had elevated modelling to the status of a full time profession. He has been a darling of the photographers. Godrej shaving cream, Tough shoes, Garden Vareli to name a few, are commercials which featured this Greek God. Walking down the ramp Milind has set certain standards which today young models follow. Described by most of his contemporaries as an Adonis Milind had an appeal which is hard to match . Having gathered enough fame and money in the field of modeling the next step was to try his hand in acting.

                     
And he caughtthe fancy of the nation while acting in 'A Mouthful of Sky'. And this was followed by a stint as an actor in the movie Tarkeib which has received favorable reviews. He is one of the sought after heroes and has some good offers up his sleeves. But no matter what he does Milind Soman will always remain the model who did India proud in the world of modeling.

By: Sharmistha Chatterjee