He introduces himself as a basic guy with a looks of the boy next door. However most girls, I’m pretty sure, would beg to differ. Tall, handsome with beautiful eyes he entered the modeling world three years ago after winning the Hayward’s Mr. India World 2007. He is an official model for the Lakme India Fashion week and has done shows for almost every designer in India.
Freddy Daruwala has done some commendable ads in his career viz; Nivea and Reliance. A biking freak, he has a large collection of toy bikes along with some vintage cruisers and a fan of rock music, he was part of a band and still plays the drums in his free time. Freddy confesses his shoe fetish and that he has innumerable shoes, each one of them unique.
I come from Surat and have done my schooling from Surat itself. After school I did electronics engineering and then moved forward pursuing Mba. It was during my last year of Mba it struck me to take up with modeling.
Well, as I had academically been very sound and had a pretty steady future already planned out my parents thought that I was throwing it all away to pursue a farce. But eventually they came around as I stood by my decision to follow modeling. They have given me room to grow and evolve, now that they see me doing and standing on my feet, taking care of my family and all my affairs myself, they are really happy for me.
My first assignment was for a clothing store in Surat called Jade Blue. Also along with that I had done a show for NIFT in Surat.
Well my greatest achievement was winning the Hayward’s Mr. India World 2007. Also I would say it is the recognition I get when I go out and the way people talk about me and recognize me through my work, is what is very motivating.
I have had my fair share of dates. It is not just the place where we are going or the food, or wine or anything. More than anything else it is the conversation that makes up an ideal date, because I have been to dates with an awesome ambience, great food but lack of a good conversation was a spoiler.
Another hobby of mine is playing the drums. I use to be part of a band and am still following that hobby.
Five essentials for a model to climb the ladder of success…
. Patient
. Good communication skills
. Awareness
. Different looking not good
. At least 6 feet tall.
The most touching moment of my life was when I held my newly born niece in my hand. She is my elder sister’s daughter and that moment just invoked so much emotion in my life.
Quick snippets:
FAVORITE FOOD: Dhansak, it is a very delicious Parsi dish and Biryani.
FAVORITE DESIGNER: Well I love all of them.
FAVORITE PERFUME: DKNY Be Delicious
YOUR GREATEST FEAR: Is to becoming an old man.