Giselle Monteiro

Indians or Brazilians, ad divas are all adored here…. 😉 Upon popular demand, IAD has introduced a new section dedicated to Brazilians beauties who are beaconing in the Indian Advertising Industry (and the Bollywood at large!). Let’s start this initiative with subtle beauty Giselle Monteiro, the girl who was introduced as a traditional Punjabi kudi Harleen Kaur in Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj […]

"Though risky, I mustered the courage to come to Mumbai" – Kristine Zedek

Versatile talent, spontaneity, screen presence and beauty – if these are the facets to assess an actor, well then, Kristine Zedek would lead by a long way! As an actor, model, anchor, compere and voice-over artiste, Kristine has turned everything she touched into gold! Zedek, a perfect blend of sharp wit, intellect, talent and, of course, the charm, has graced her […]

Umang Jain – the Cadbury girl!

The line, Kya main aapko jaanthi hoon? (Do I know you?), with a confused and irritated look of Umang Jain in a Cadbury advert has fluttered a million hearts, adding up to this peary-eyed model-plus-actor’s fanbase. Everything about the Cadbury Shubh Aarambh’s commercial was adorable – the mood of the picture, the simplicity of the dialogues, and the subtle background […]

Rakul Preet

Vicco decides for a brand makeover, give it much younger look, a broader and lovely smile, and TA-DAAH… appears the angel!! Presenting Rakul Preet Singh, one of the most beautiful amongst the bevy of (multitalented) beauties! Need I remind you that Rakul was one of the top five finalists in the Pantaloons Femina Miss India (PFMI) 2011 pageant? Voted as […]

"My USP is my smile" – Amrit Sandhu

IAD got to speak with gorgeous Amrit Sandhu this week! With a perfect amiable smile and girl-next-door looks, Amrit has not only self achieved commercial success in modelling but has won a million hearts across the country. Excerpts from a tete-a-tete where she shares some of her hidden talents and success secrets. Enjoy! 🙂 Tell us something about yourself and your foray […]

Dipannita Sharma

She seems to have the habit of making a mark in whichever arena she forays into – quite evident from her work record. Starting as an amateur college-going model, her life took a fascinating turn when the golden girl was shortlisted as one of the final five contenders at Miss India 1998 contest, and was adjudged ‘Miss Photogenic’. Dipannita Sharma […]

"I’m outgoing and enjoy annoying people from time to time" – Kavya Bali

When talent, class and determination come together, there is Kavya Bali. A multi-talented gorgeous diva, she is a model, fashion blogger, stylist and actress. Standing 5’6″, this young lady, is symbol of style for today’s youth. She is beautiful, smart and ambitious at the same time she is bubbly and energetic. A typical Hyderabadi girl, Kavya completed her education in […]

"I couldn’t believe it was me when the ad went on air during IPL matches" – Manasi Rachh

Theater artists are ‘special’, rather ‘gifted’ is the word. The most amazing thing about them is their energy and self-belief to tell a story boldly and convincingly; bringing a scripted character to life, and taking audience through a roller coaster of emotions… All this action in ‘live’! We bring to you one such incredibly talented theater artist and commercial model Manasi Rachh. Her accomplishments […]

Ashna Zaveri

Do you remember the women’s day special advert of Tata Tea’s famous ‘Jaago re’ ad campaign, in which a female interviewer questions Shah Rukh Khan about the gender equality? In the commercial SRK made a commitment of rolling female actors’ names before his own in all of his movies, henceforth. (And yes, he did stand on his word in his […]