Anup Pegu the country boy from Assam walks in the Indian fashion and modeling scene with ample confidence in him and not a care in the world. A recent adjunct to the modeling industry, he is making his way keeping small but steady steps with a mission in life to work hard and party harder!
Anup says, “As far as I can remember, I have always been a confused kid. I was hardly the kind of person who would plan for his future, but destiny has been kind to me. While in Assam, some friends did tell me I could be a model if I want to, but I never took it seriously. After finishing my first year exams, I had gone to Guwahati for my holidays. It was one of those evening when I was hanging out at one of the Malls, designer and stylist, Dipankar Kashyap spotted me and asked me if I would like to be a model. I was zapped for a moment but soon got excited with the idea and said yes to him. Soon, with the help of Dipankar, I got my folio done from photographer Suvo Das, styled by Dipankar and because the folio was done so well, I immediately started getting work. I feel very lucky. Had it not been for Dipankar Kashyap and later for designer Varun Bahl, my career wouldn’t have jumpstart the way it has. I will remain forever grateful to them.”
Family and Academics…
I am from Assam, and I did my schooling from there itself and right now pursuing Geography
Honors from Delhi University.
Honors from Delhi University.
Parent’s reaction to your choice of modeling as a career…
My parents are happy with my career path because I’m following my academic as well and modeling is a side job.
First modeling assignment…
My first modeling assignment was under Elite. It was a photo shoot for Nike by Tarun Khiwal. After that I have done shoots for a lot of other brands like Reebok, Van Heusen and others.
Greatest achievement till date…
I am very new to this field and I don’t think that I have achieved momentous success. However I’ll say my latest shoot with Rohit Chawla was quiet a milestone. This photo shoot was inspired by Gustav Klimt’s paintings for a calendar shoot with artistic costumes and set up. It was really an awesome experience.
Idea of an ideal date…
Well technically I’m single at the moment and I’m not actually expecting a date in the near future. I suppose my companion should be at least average looking, bright and interesting. One of my all time favorite places is Select City walk and that is the place I would like to go for a stroll or may even Lap Garden for my ideal date.
When not modeling what are you most likely to be found doing…
I’m a great fan of Hollywood movies and I like watching everything from good action flicks, to romances, to comedy. In my spare time I’ll be found watching movies, listening to music and also most importantly, gyming!!
Five essentials for a model to climb the ladder of success….Good looking
.Good height and body
.Confident
·Patient
.Should have trust in himself
Views on Indian vs. Western models…
I’ll say that western models maintain themselves better. They are bold in terms of clothes and their attitude. There are a lot of Indian models; I won’t take names; that have risen to fame and now they are not keeping up that image, they look bulky. So I would say Indian models should get a little thinner and maintain their looks. Also there is a lot of politics among Indian models, which is not all that alluring.
The most touching moment of your life…
Oh! I’m still very young to have too many touching moments, but I think every time I go back home to Assam; and that happens like once every year; it is one of the emotional times in life.
Quick snippets
FAVORITE FOOD: Something with fewer calories, healthy food but once in a while a small binge, I like mutton best.
FAVORITE PERFUME: Hugo Boss Elegance
FAVORITE DESIGNER: Varun Bahl is one of my favorites. I also like Gaurav Gupta’s collection it is highly wearable. Among International brands my favorite is Dolce and Gabbana.
FAVORITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION: My hometown, Assam
FAVOURITE MUSIC: I listen to everything except Death Metal. It depends on my mood
YOUR GREATEST FEAR: There is nothing that I can think of…
YOUR ADVICE FOR THE UPCOMING MODELS:
Well I don’t think I have been in this field long enough to start giving advice to people but I think the most important thing is to believe in oneself.
