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Kingfisher Calendar 2013: The bikini body battle!
Which of these beach bombshells will secure a page in India's hottest calendar? Here's a look at some of the finalists of the Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl.
The Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar has been getting hotter with each passing year.
And why not? It is a plum modelling assignment and most definitely the most prestigious in India. It has launched some of the best-known bods in Bollywood including Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Angela Jonsson, among others.
Yet again, we introduce you to some of the hottiest bodies that are getting ready to find a spot in the new calendar with the Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2013.
Move onto the following pages for contestant profiles!
Nikkitasha Marwaha
Nikkitasha Marwaha aka Tashi recently moved from Washington DC to Mumbai to pursue her modeling dreams. She loves dancing, reading and swimming.
Nikkitasha has a spunky personality and brings fun, entertainment and laughs wherever she goes. A complete family girl, who is standing behind her back for this hunt, believes that she has what it takes to win the competition. With Beyonce as her idol, this all rounder has nothing to lose!
Best Asset: Voice-Because I'm genuine with words
Worst Asset: My temper
Favourite Designer: Micheal Kors
Most confident about: My dancing and presentation skills
Favourite non-modelling activates: Reading, swimming, painting, and horse riding
Hot: Showers!
Wild: Jungle
Angela Jonsson: Wow!
Nathalia Kaur: What-a-bod!
Sushmita Singha
With a lucky name and a super fit body, Sushmita Singha's ultimate dream is to be on the Kingfisher Calendar. An ardent fan of the show since its inception, Sushmita was thrilled to bits when she was shortlisted for the show. She believes she has a different face and struggles hard to maintain a sculpted body. With Tyra Banks as her idol, there's nothing stopping this beauty!
Best Asset: My eyes and height
Worst Asset: Hips
Favourite Designer: Sabyasachi
Most confident about: My height
Favourite non-modelling activates: Dancing, singing, drawing
Hot: The way I am!
Wild: Attitude
Angela Jonsson: Good
Nathalia Kaur: Superb!
Roopali Jambhulkar
Hailing from the small city of Nagpur, Roopali Jambhulkar has big dreams in her eyes. Having struggled a lot to be a model, Roopali believes that her experiences have only made her stronger! She believes that this competition will take her to the next level in terms of her career and can't wait to get the ball rolling!
Best Asset: My eyes, lips
Worst Asset: yet to find
Favourite Designer: Manish Malhota
Most confident about: The way I carry myself
Favourite non-modelling activities: Glass painting, badminton
Hot: Deepika Padukone
Wild: Vidya Balan
Angela Jonsson: Pretty
Nathalia Kaur: Hot
Kanchan Tomar
This Delhi girl has her sights set on the prize. She's spunky, a go getter and wont settle for second place. The youngest of the girls, this 19 year old has already faced a lot of struggles and believes she deserves to be the new face of the calendar. With a family back home in Delhi rooting for her, Kanchan Tomar is raring to go.
Best Asset: Height
Worst Asset: Nose
Favourite Designer: Manish Malhotra, Rohit Bal
Most confident about: My body
Favourite non-modelling activities: Dancing
Hot: Ranbir
Sexy: Me
Angela Jonsson: Good
Nathalia Kaur: Hot
Lin Laishram
Hailing from the Land of Mary Kom, this oriental beauty believes its time for the sun to shine on all of Manipur! With a striking face and voluptuous body, Lin Laishram is ready to take the world by storm. She's struggled in New York, doing theatre and had to take up a waitressing job to support herself. With a focused attitude and killer body, Lin Laishram is raring to go!
Best Asset: Height -- It's hard to find tall oriental girls
Worst Asset: None
Favourite Designer: Salvatore Ferragamo
Most confident about: Acting
Favourite non-modelling activities: Performing in Theatre
Hot: Ranbir
Sexy: Me
Angela Jonsson: Good
Nathalia Kaur: Hot
Nevena Pejatovic
Hailing from Belgrade, Serbia, the hunt for the calendar girl is a completely new experience for Nevena Pejatovic. She believes that she can learn and grow from an opportunity as exciting as this and has the support of her entire family backing her.
Best Asset: My legs
Worst Asset: My Nose
Favourite Designer: Roberto Cavalli
Most confident about: Myself
Favourite non-modelling activities: Playing volleyball
Hot: Summer
Sexy: Women
Angela Jonsson: Sexy
Nathalia Kaur: Hot
Runa Laha
When one looks at this 25 year old Bengali beauty, one would never expect her to be the mother of a 6 year old! Tall, dusky and endless legs Runa Laha has struggled with many difficulties to be a model. From losing over 30 kgs of weight, to many personal challenges, she has risen to each occasion. And now there's nothing stopping her!
Best Asset: My confidence
Worst Asset: My dark side
Favourite Designer: Sabyasachi, JJ Valaya
Most confident about: Myself
Favourite non-modelling activities: Reading, writing, volleyball
Hot: Brad Pitt
Sexy: Women
Angela Jonsson: Beauty
Nathalia Kaur: Killer!
Rebecca Maumkel
With a twinkle in her eye and bouncy curls, Rebecca Maumkel is here to charm the judging panel on the Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar girl 2013! A hard working, workaholic, this contestant has her eyes set on the spot on the calendar. In spite of personal struggles in the past, she has triumphed and risen to the occasion each time.
Best Asset: My photogenic face
Worst Asset: My leg because of my scar
Favourite Designer: Gaurav Gupta
Most confident about: My photos
Favourite non-modelling activities: music, swimming
Hot: Sid Mallya
Sexy: Gizelle Bunchen
Angela Jonsson: Gorgeous
Nathalia Kaur: Wow!
Aeshra Patel
A farmer's daughter, Aeshra Patel came to Mumbai from Vadodra to make it in the big city! Her family as supported her decision every step of the way and she's only grown from strength to strength. With a 100 watt smile that lights up the ramp, this young girl believes she has the spunk, sensuality and confidence to be the next face of the calendar.
Best Asset: My body
Worst Asset: none
Favourite Designer: Sabyasachi
Most confident about: myself
Favourite non-modelling activities: singing, watching films
Hot: An attractive face and sexy body
Sexy: Feeling great about something
Angela Jonsson: Pretty
Nathalia Kaur: Attractive
Ishita Vyas
This beauty from Bhopal is a hard worker and quick learner. After having made a few mistakes, she's learnt from them and is now working at taking her career to the next level. Ishita Vyas believes she has the potential to be the best and thinks that doing the calendar will be a milestone in her career. Her family doesn't support her decision of taking part in the contest, but this head strong girl had her sights set on her goal!
Best Asset: My bust
Worst Asset: My arms
Favourite Designer: Manish Malhotra
Most confident about: My personality
Favourite non-modelling activities: Acting, sports
Hot: being attractive
Sexy: Being sexy comes from the inside
Angela Jonsson: Sexy
Nathalia Kaur: Hot
Anagha Sahamate
Anagha Sahamate thinks she would be the luckiest person on earth to be clicked by ace photographer Atul Kasbekar. She believes that this calendar has launched a thousand dreams and she's ready for her very own dream to take flight!
Best Asset: My face
Worst Asset: None
Favourite Designer: Manish Malhotra
Most confident about: The way I carry myself
Favourite non-modelling activities: music, travelling
Hot: Honest, Outstanding, tactful
Sexy: Super elegant
Angela Jonsson: bold and beautiful
Nathalia Kaur: Hot and spicy
Nibedita Karmakar
Nibedita Karmakar is someone to watch out for! With smouldering eyes and a fantastic body, Nibedita believes she's on her way to becoming the new face of the Kingfisher Calendar as she truly deserves it! She's focused on winning the competition and doesn't like people who don't walk the talk!
Best Asset: My heart
Worst Asset: I don't have any
Favourite Designer: Manish Arora
Most confident about: My look
Favourite non-modelling activities: Music, photography, travelling
Hot: Me!
Wild: Megan Fox
Angela Jonsson: Beautiful
Nathalia Kaur: Sexy