They say determination overbears destiny, specially if that determination was tamed by Kabir Singh. Gritty being mellow and benign, this lad from Faridabad grew up as a street urchin, playing cricket in the narrow lanes of this city. He reminisces, “At one point of time, I wanted to be a cricketer – another Sachin Tendulkar. But as you grow up, preferences change and you explore the other sides of you. And, it was at that moment, I got bugged to be a model.”
The journey to modeling has not been easy for Kabir. Huddled by destiny but urged by those steadfast dreamy eyes, he salvaged the success to his shores by working in a call centre for 1 month 17 days( he emphasizes the figure) for a sum of twelve thousand rupees. Kabir reminds, “ Due to financial restrains, I could never afford a good portfolio. Even during my graduation at College of Vocation Studies, Delhi, I wasn’t sure whether I would be a professional model or not. So I had to work hard to earn to get my portfolio done for which I had to bear the castigation of my family for spending this much amount on some useless pursuit.” Despite the international looks and toned
built (according to Kabir, his forte and of course it is), he didn’t get a single shoot till 8 months. But determination and patience( the traits he worships) paid off and he emerged to be amongst top 10 in Mr. India World 2008. And it was the cusp where the parabola shot up and Rahul Dutta selected him for a brand called Indira.
By now, the mist had cleared off from the heights and Kabir earned the doses of recognition and admiration from the likes of Lubhna Adams and Rohit Bal. He says,” I started in 2008 and since then I have always worked on my terms. The people like Lubhna and Gudda helped me a lot. I owe whatever I have to them.” Such is altruistically confident Kabir, who loves the fact( In fact, we love it too) that he is an IMG Lakme Pool top 7 models.
Having had sashayed for every designer and shot for the likes of Debenhams, Yamaha, Lee and Revlon, Kabir is eyeing Milan with that same determination with which he had knocked the doors of the Indian fashion world.
PEEK-A-BOO
FAVORITE FOOD: Ghar Ka Khana
FAVORITE PERFUME: Gucci
FAVORITE DESIGNER: Rohit Bal. Besides being highly aesthetic, he is very good at heart.
FAVORITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION: I am a beach person. So it must be Goa and Bangkok.
THING YOU ARE ADDICTED TO: Love of my family.
YOU ARE SACRED OF: Disfame
MUSIC YOU LOVE TO LISTEN: I love bollywood numbers.
