Let us introduce you to the traveler. He is the guy who will pack his bag and head out whenever life gets a little boring or days are a little free.  He is a believer of Shiva and essentially a spiritual person. Robbie says it is in him to love and be loved.

 

His career has seen some outstanding and glamorous moments with Valentino and Burberry in London. Also he has established himself both in India and in Singapore.

 

These days he is directing his energies towards improving his acting skills as he skims through two-three movies a day, observing and learning. He is working on his diction and expressions and setting his mind up on taking up acting later.

 

Family and Academics…

I come from a small town in Haryana called Riwari. My family is still residing there. All my schooling was from Riwari itself. I have two elder brothers and one sister, all happily married and settled. I started my college with Delhi University and then moved on to travel and tourism.

 

Parent’s reaction to your choice of modeling as a career…

Well, I was very confused as to what to follow as a career. I had started in DU but then went and did a diploma in Travel and Tourism and started working. First earning money felt good but it wasn’t satisfactory. It was around that time that I met a photographer who advised me to go to Bombay. On hearing, that I wished to go, my parents were pretty amazed and disgruntled at my naivety that I would think that knowing no one in such a big city of Mumbai, and obviously they disagreed. However I had made up my mind to leave the city.

 

So it was then that I had to flee to Mumbai with some borrowed cash to make my name.

 

First modeling assignment…

My first assignment was with BTL mobiles almost four years back for their ad campaign.

 

Greatest achievement till date…
Well measuring in material terms, I’ll say my working with Valentino in London was one of my greatest achievements.

However there is another incident very dear to me. It was during the time of Om Shanti Om, when some big models did a fashion show for the movie’s promotion. When it came out in the newspapers, my name was prominently portrayed. That was very motivating for my moral.

 

Idea of an ideal date

 My ideal date is definitely going to be with Drew Barrymore. I am also a little partial towards, Cameron Diaz but it will still be with Drew Barrymore on an island somewhere in Thailand or Bali.

 

When not modeling what are you most likely to be found doing…

I am a traveler. Whenever I have free time I pack my bags and head out, sometimes to the mountains, sometimes down south. Also I’m a believer of Shiva. So I like visiting religious places as well.

 

Another new and addictive hobby of mine is Facebook. It is very interesting to meet new people. I spend a lot of time chatting on Facebook. 

 

Five essentials for a model to climb the ladder of success…
. Confidence
. Belief in yourself
. Attitude not ego
. Good looks
. A good network
Views on Indian vs. Western models…

 I’ll say that I don’t judge a good model with fairer skin. I think both Indian and Western models are on an equal platform. However there are one or two traits that can be learned from western models. They are more professional and systematic in work.

The most touching moment of your life… 

I am very close to my family. There was this one time when I went home because my mother had a surgery scheduled. That was a scary moment for my mother, at that point of time I was there to support and give her the courage and it was indeed very touching for me. I am very protective and caring for my parents.

 

Quick snippets:

FAVORITE FOOD:  Yellow dal and rice

 

FAVORITE DESIGNER:  Rohit Bal

 

FAVORITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION: My all time favorite is Rishikesh. It is the place I go to think over, make my decisions and sort things out.

 

FAVOURITE MUSIC:  It usually depends on my mood. Sometimes hip hop or RnB but I am a great fan of Bob Marley.

 

YOUR GREATEST FEAR: There is nothing I can think of.

 

YOUR ADVICE FOR THE UPCOMING MODELS:  All I want to say to the new ones coming in this industry is to believe in yourself and listen to your heart.