Nivedita : Indian fashion designers often opt for a Bollywood celebrity as a showstopper. But Indian supermodel Ujjwala Raut, who has walked the runway for international luxury brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Roberto Cavalli and Dolce & Gabbana, says it is the birthright of models.
The supermodel, who walked as a showstopper for designer Monisha Jaising’s show at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week winter-festive 2015 in Mumbai, says she is “very proud and honoured to be the showstopper because right now there are many choices in the market in India”.
“Though we would love Hollywood or Bollywood (celebrities as showstoppers), it’s like the models’ birthright,” she added. She has also walked the ramp during Milan, Paris and New York fashion weeks. How does it feel to be a regular on the Indian runway?
The model, who has a daughter, says “its’s great feeling”.
“It’s great to see that they still remember me even though I am in and out and I have been busy being a mother too. So, it’s amazing to be back. But it’s a great honour to see that finally fashion is coming back to models slowly,” Ujjwala, whose younger sister Sonali is an actress, told IANS.
