Anchal Kumar has been one of the top models in the Indian fashion industry before settling down. She won the Gladrags supermodel contest and has been featured in advertisements for brands such as Rexona, Sunsilk, and Bombay Dyeing. She has been featured in music videos & films like Bluffmaster (2005) and Raat Baaki Baat Baaki (2000).
As of Today, she is married to Anupam Mittal, CEO, of Shaadi.com & has a doting daughter named, Alyssa. According to her “Being a mum is the best role I’ve played to date.”
Women Fitness gets in a candid heart-to-heart conversation with Anchal Kumar on her journey as a model, actress & secret to a happy married life.
Namita Nayyar:
You won the Gladrags supermodel contest in 1999 and have done modeling for brands such as Rexona, Sunsilk, and Bombay Dyeing. Throw some light on your journey & series of events that led to the world of fashion.
Anchal Kumar:
I entered the world of fashion because my 3 older sisters saw the ‘model material’ potential in me. My first portfolio landed me some heavy-duty campaigns at a very young age. Besides the brands you have mentioned above, I went on to launch Diet Coke with its first-ever campaign in India.
Soon after prestigious print campaigns followed for brands such as Park Avenue, Digjam, Benzer, Loreal, and Wella hair color. I enjoyed both print and ad campaigns.
Along the way I heard of the Gladrags supermodel contest, a show helmed by Mrs. Maureen Wadia who was known to discover and create stars. I won the contest and my ramp journey began overnight. Nothing compares to the joy of wearing the finest designer labels and sashaying down the ramp. Being a part of fashion weeks, fashion tours, and walking for top Indian designers was an all-time high.