She recently modelled Tom Ford’s pret line for Yves Saint Laurent at the Paris Fashion Week. ‘‘Tom had to choose three out of 15 girls. He couldn’t figure out where I was from — and that made a lasting impression on him,’’ reveals the show-stopper with exotic looks.
Shortly afterwards, Ujjwala Raut was asked to fly to New York where Ford was being felicitated at the VH1 awards. That trip turned out to be the trip of a lifetime for this dusky Indian beauty. ‘‘I stayed back in New York, went for the Victoria’s Secret casting, and before I knew it, I had got the job,’’ she gushes.
This widely anticipated supermodels-only show had our desi beauty rubbing slim shoulders with the likes of Gisele Bundchen.
Though Shahab Durazi’s muse could not be part of his recent show, Ujjwala managed to head back to Indian shores in time to attend her sister Shubhangi’s wedding. Also, on this visit, the lady has firang company in boyfriend Craig Sterry. And what’s more, she also claims to have another career ace up her sleeve, ‘‘which can only be revealed next year,’’ she grins. Shhhh... another secret? Watch this space!