Nayanika Chattejee is an Indian model. She started modeling in 1988 and ruled the Indian fashion industry for three decades, she was the model who changed the fashion industry, broke the fair model stereotype and came out victorious. She retired from the couture show in 2008, though, that certainly wasn’t her last fashion show. He quoted Hindustan Times,
I just don’t want to do the normal track [anymore]. There will be on-and-off looks that I will do for designers that I like.”
She is also often called the ‘Naomi Campbell’ of India. He is quite impressive in his profession and has been favored by leading Indian designers of India like Sabhyasachi, Tarun Tahiliani etc
Her modeling journey began when a fashion choreographer spotted her and asked her to perform for The Trident, Oberoi Hotels. Pierre Cardin liked her so much in the show that he made an offer of work in Paris, since her parents did not see modeling as a safe profession, they refused to allow her to go to Paris but her pictures made headlines in the press and she began to get shoots and shows regularly. He also starred in a bollywood movie once called Fashion in 2008.
Wiki/Biography
Nyanika was born in the late 1960s. He was born in Kolkata but his family moved to Mumbai because his father got a government job there, so, he continued his schooling and completed his graduation from Mumbai. He studied ceramics at the National Institute of Design. He also explored Pondicherry and made studio pottery. After shifting to Mumbai for good, over time she started getting more shoots with better and better opportunities and then decided to pursue modeling as a full-time job.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 11″
Weight (approx): 55 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Figure Measurements (approx): Waist: 26 Inches Hips: 34 Inches
Family
Nayanika belongs to a Bengali Brahmin family of Kolkata.
Parents & Siblings
Nayanika has a British mother and a Kashmiri father. Her father died a few years ago and she wrote an open letter to him, showing the deep love between the father and daughter.
dear father,
“Gold” is what you always call me. I am your precious little girl. However, little was I then, and little did I know, how precious you were to me. Ask any girl and she will always say that her dad is the strongest. That is the inexplicable and unconditional love between father and daughter.
I remember endless hugs, countless kisses, endless walks holding your big loving hand…first to school and then straight through college, marriage and life in general. You are the sounding board for all my woes especially towards my mother! When I’m older, I’m also embarrassed by your overprotectiveness, enthusiasm and overtly showing affection, especially when I’m around friends. But nothing will stop you, not even staying up late at night during my partying phase; all comforts after heartbreak; and support for all my decisions even if they are wrong.
I love the sea. You introduced me to it…riding wave after wave as I held onto your back, forming a lifelong pattern of riding each wave of life. So no matter where you are, like a wave that never stops, I will love you forever
your daughter,
Nayanika”
Husband & Son
Nayanika tied the knot with her long-term boyfriend Gurinder Singh on 4 January 2001. Gurinder Singh, who used to be a model and now develops a farmhouse, together they welcomed a baby girl in 2003 named Kiara Nyantara Singh.
In an interview mother daughter Kiara asserted that Nayanika is not an ordinary mother who hits her child with chappals. The interview concluded that she was more of a friend to her daughter than a mother.
Kiara Nayantara Singh, 14, says her mother, supermodel Nayanika Chatterjee, is not “the typical Indian mother who beats her daughter with chappals!” “But I can!” laughed Nayanika.
Caste
Nayanika is a Bengali Brahmin.
Career
Modeling
Nayanika’s career started when a fashion choreographer, Jeannie Naoroji spotted her in the middle of hundreds of college students and offered to perform, that’s how her career began. To date there are many famous brands and designers who have modeled for her. There are even some designers who refuse to perform without him! He was a part of this industry for almost 3 decades.
I hesitated but I took the job and really enjoyed it because not only did I hone my skills, I also helped other girls. When I started modeling there was no formal training and I learned the hard way so when girls have someone telling them what they are doing right and wrong it is so much easier and really helpful… which we don’t have and I want to give that to girls -girls especially those from small towns who have big dreams but don’t know how to take them forward. I have been practicing now for over twenty years and I still enjoy it. It is very satisfying to see a student succeed in the industry.”
He quoted to
Her first show was at the Oberoi Shopping Arcade after the show Jeanni got an interview with Tarun Tahiliani and she really liked her work and started contacting him for interior work. Within about three months, Pierre Cardin offered him a job in Paris but he declined.
Entrepreneur
Grooming by Nayanika
Nayanika started her career as an entrepreneur when she was asked to dress Miss India finalists. She instantly knew it was her calling and started a grooming company called ‘Grooming by Nayanika’ in 2012, where she teaches styling, posing, table manners/etiquette etc. Although, in 2021 he is shooting for digital fashion launched naturally. platform called ‘ZAARII’, he did a shoot with Bibi Russel and it was completed in just 2 hours.
India by Nayanika
Indiya is a company started by Nayanika that deals in handmade products like bamboo flasks, bamboo brushes, hand painted bags, soaps etc.
Nayanika Chatterjee’s brand name is Indiya
Achievement
- Nayaika changed the Indian fashion industry by breaking barriers for dark and curly haired models and achieving the unthinkable at the time by becoming a supermodel.
Favourite
- Photographer: Atul Kasbekar
Facts/Trivia
- Nayanika does not believe in diets, she said in an interview,
I also do not overeat and do not skip any meals. Before a show, I usually slow down and cut back on carbs, sweets, chocolate and snacks. Otherwise, I don’t deprive myself of good food”
- He has taken up gardening as a hobby, he said during an interview when asked about his favorite hobby,
Gardening — I can spend hours in my garden; I like taking care of my plants.’
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
