Ujjwala Raut is the most successful overseas supermodel from India.
Wiki/Biography
Ujjwala Raut was born on Sunday, June 11, 1978 (age 45 years; in 2023) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He attended Vidya Mandir High School, Mumbai. He went to Gokhale College, Mumbai for his higher studies.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx): 55 kg
Figure Measurements (approx): 32-28-34
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
Ujjwala Raut belongs to a Maharashtrian family living in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His father is Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mumbai, and his mother is a housewife. His grandfather had also served in the Maharashtra Police.
Ujjwala Raut with his father
Ujjwala Raut has a younger sister, Sonali Raut who is also a model and actress. Sonali has become the Kingfisher Calendar Girl in 2010. She was also seen as a contestant in the popular TV reality show Bigg Boss Season 8.
Ujjwala Raut’s younger brother
Relationships, Husband & Children
Ujjwala Raut, on Saturday, June 19, 2004 married British model turned entrepreneur, Craig Maxwell Sterry. Ujjwala and Craig were blessed with a baby girl on 21 December 2005 and named their daughter Ksha. The marriage did not prove a successful relationship and the couple divorced in 2011.
Ujjwala Raut with her husband
Ujjwala Raut with her daughter Ksha
Career
Modeling
Ujjwala Raut started her modeling career at the age of 17 by participating in Femina Miss India 1996 where she won the title of “Femina Look of the Year.” Ujjawal has been interested in modeling since childhood and thus the 17-year-old student started giving auditions.
In 1996, Ujjawala Raut participated in the Elite Model Look Contest, an annual fashion show held by Elite Model Management, an international model management group. The purpose of this contest is to discover and launch female fashion models in the international fashion market. Ujjawala was able to achieve a position among the 15 best participants in the contest. The contest proved to be a life-changing experience for him. She has been signed by many international brands for modeling assignments.
Ujjwala Raut has walked the runway for many famous International designers such as Yves Saint-Laurent, Roberto Cavalli, Hugo Boss, Cynthia Rowley, Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Betsey Johnson, Gucci, Valentino, Oscar de la Renta and Emilio Pucci. She is known as the most successful overseas supermodel from India.
Ujjawala also got the opportunity to walk the runway for the “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” for two consecutive years, 2002 and 2003.
In 2012, Ujjawala judged and hosted the Kingfisher Calendar Hunt 2012 alongside model Milind Soman.
Television
Ujjwala Raut made her television debut with the Indian reality television series MTV Supermodel of the Year in 2019. Ujjwala is a mentor for the models on the show. He trains the girls in every way possible to improve their modeling abilities.
Ujjwala Raut’s debut television show MTV Supermodel of the Year
Controversy
Ujjwala Raut made headlines when her husband Craig Maxwell Sterry accused her of using her influential powers to win custody of their daughter, Ksha. According to her husband, she used her influence to cancel her POI card. Ujjawala on the other hand denied all the allegations.
Favorite Things
Facts/Trivia
- Ujjwala Raut started giving modeling auditions at the age of 17.
- His hobbies include reading and traveling.
- Ujjwala follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Ujjwala Raut shows the roasted turkey dish in her hand
- Ujjwala also occasionally drinks alcohol.
Ujjwala Raut drinks alcohol
- Ujjwala Raut, after her divorce, moved to Paris and currently resides there.
- He loves spending time with his daughter, Ksha. Shed often posts pictures with her daughter on various social media platforms.
Ujjwala Raut poses with her daughter
- Ujjwala is friends with many popular Bollywood celebrities.
Ujjwala Raut with Pretty Zinta and Suzane Khan
- He is an animal lover and even has a pet dog at his place.
Ujjwala Raut with her pet dog
- Ujjwala is a fitness enthusiast. He also motivates his fans to follow a good fitness routine by posting his workout videos on social media.
Ujjwala Raut Training Session
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
