A Round Of Chat With Indian Supermodel, Piya Pal

Piya Pal

Q- Were you passionate about modelling since a young age?

Since I was a teenager I had looked up to all those beautiful and pretty women who showed up in various TV commercials. I used to doll myself up and walk in front of my mirror, back and forth admiring my own classic walk and features. I dreamt to have my face be among those young beauties in the advertisements between the soap operas, so that one day another child like me can aspire to become model watching my graciousness inthe ad.

Q- Can you share about a challenge you faced when modeling.

I have faced many challenges on my beginning days of modelling. As i had very limited exposure to the aspects of modelling and i never had anyone to coach me how to walk the way they show it in the modelling ramps. I had struggled in my first few weeks to hold up my grace and let it flow. But as my experience increased, it gave way to a new future for me in the modelling world.

Q- What type of clothes do you prefer to model in?

I prefer to model different types of clothes. I have done modelled for various brands, national and international which demands mostly fashionable and trendy clothes. I have also modeled active wear, dresses and casual clothes in one shoot. I had fun switching my poses and changing my look to fit each type of clothing. I'm excited about every role because it would allow me to model different clothes. I like to mix and match, cultural and modern clothing as well.

Q- Do you think in this current generation, make up is an integral part of how you carry yourself?

Just like my idol, Monica Bellucci, I would like to quote that, make-up gives life to your fantasies. It has the power to take you to other worlds. It's an amazing way to escape and give life to your dreams. It makes us more confident, helps us perform better and can be the marker of higher performance and conscientiousness in other areas of life due to caring more and making more effort.

Q- Are you a fitness freak?

Being fit and exercising is not just about looking good, as far as I'm concerned. It's more about the way i feel about myself after a day's workout. Indeed models are expected to fit a particular body measurements and I do try to keep checking on my health and fitness as a very passionate model. But on a long run, exercising makes me stay awake for a longer time and gives an adrenaline boost before I leave for the day's work.

Q- Have you had experiences with criticism?

Yes. During the initial days of my career as a model, I've had many people criticise the way i held myself and the lack of experience truly showed in every aspect of mine. In fact these criticisms are what made me grow. It made me realise the mistakes I've been committing, which i would have never recognised if not for them. So, I'm totally glad that I've been a person for criticism.

Q- How do you see yourself in the coming years?

As I'm paving my way more into the deep world of modelling, I'm also looking forward to being part of various TV shows and series on OTT platforms in the coming years. I have been working on my acting skills for quite a while now, with occasional help from my modelling mentors. I like to believe that dreams has no boundaries and i would like to keep aspiring for more.