Renee Kujur is an Indian model and social media personality. She looks like RnB star Rihanna. Renee is often referred to as the ‘Rihanna of India.’
Wiki/Biography
Renee Kujur was born as Renu Kujur on Thursday, 31 January 1985 (age 34 years; as in 2019) in Pirai village, Bagicha Tehsil, Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
His parents could not support his studies because his father was sick. However, Renee worked hard to finish her schooling. She gravitated towards modeling from a very young age. When Renee was only 3 years old, she participated in a fancy dress competition at her school. She was dressed as a fairy and as she walked on stage, someone shouted “Dekho Dekho Kali Pari” (Look, the black fairy) and everyone started laughing at her. Kujur was left crying and went down to the stage. After completing his schooling, he did odd jobs and started saving money for his portfolio.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Family, Caste & Boyfriend
Renee Kujur belongs to the Kurukh Adivasi (Scheduled Tribe) Family. His father, Fidilius Kujur is a former government employee. His mother, Felicita Kujur used to work as a maid. He has two siblings.
Career
Renee Kujur started her modeling career at the age of 28 by appearing in print advertisements of various brands. She faced some rejection because of her dark skin until a friend noticed her uncanny resemblance to pop star Rihanna. Renee became instantly famous when photos of her lookalike Rihanna went viral on the internet. After that, she started accepting modeling offers without changing her skin color.
She is associated with a modeling agency, Satin Models India, and has worked with fashion designers such as Pam Mehta, Chetan Chiller and Vijay Balhara.
In 2016, Renee walked the ramp for India Runway Week. She has also walked the ramp for Asian Designer Week.
Kujur has done modeling for brands like Reebok and Tommy Hilfiger. She has also modeled for Lara Morakhia Jewellery. Renee has experience in Runway Walks, Catalog Shots and Look Books.
In 2019, Renee made her television debut by participating in the reality show “MTV Supermodel of the Year.”
Favorite Things
- Song: “We Found Love” by Rihanna
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include traveling and shopping.
- He is often seen drinking alcohol on various occasions.
- Renee has appeared on the cover of Raipur Lifestyle Magazine.
- Not only her looks, Renee also shares an Instagram handle similar to Rihanna; Renee’s Instagram profile is named “badgirlrene,” which is a nod to Rihanna’s “badgirlriri.”
- Renee considers Rihanna her idol and says that her journey will be complete when she meets Rihanna in person.
- During the interview, Renee shared that previously she had to deal with a photographer who asked a makeup artist to make her look “3-4 tones lighter.” They also photoshopped her pictures a lot to make her look fairer.
- Renne shared during the interview that some people suggested her to sleep with people to help her get a good job. He said,
They told me all models are involved in prostitution. I won’t be a model unless I make clients happy. Going dark has killed my chances.”
- Renne revealed in an interview that she used to hide her real age while modeling; because people rejected him on the basis of his age. He said,
People usually want younger models. I started my modeling career at the age of 28. People tell me I’m overreacting. The agency rejected me only on the basis of my age without meeting me in person.”
- Kujur credits her resemblance to Rihanna as the reason she continues to get modeling gigs.
- Renee is fluent in Hindi and English.
- Renee was born Renu. She later changed her name to Renee on the advice of a modeling agency.
- He has two tattoos inked on his body.
- Before making a name for herself in the modeling industry, Renee worked as a salesperson at a Tommy Hilfiger store.
- She was feted by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) at the India Couture Week Gala 2018.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI