“I still get rejected”, Mohini Chaurasia

Mohini Chaurasia is a Mumbai-based professional model. The 23-year-old model is pursuing her master’s in media and advertising. This young model is dedicated to her career and is consistent with her work. Mohini is an enthusiastic person and keen to explore and learn different things in life. Also, she has worked with a lot of big brands and designers. Mohini’s love for fashion has been constant since her first show.

Talking about her initial journey, Mohini says,

“I got a chance to walk for a fashion show in 2016, that was my first show. At that time I was a college student, I was 18 and I was very new in the fashion industry. Before my first show, I never imagined that I will choose modeling as my profession. Since then, there has been no looking back!”

Mohini loves to spend her time productively. Whenever she is free, she usually binge-watches shows and movies.

“Sometimes I like to cook. Recently, I have been intrested in exploring different books. I also love to travel, modeling often gives opportunity to travel. I like friends’ trips and family outings too.”

When asked about how she manages her daily schedule, Mohini told that she usually does not plan her day or schedule. Also, she feels in modeling is different from a job. Explaining it she says,

“I feel modeling is different from a 9 – 6 job, anything can pop-up in between casting, auditions, shoots, shows, going to meet a client. You have to plan things, accordingly. Every week is different”

Being positive and spreading positivity around yourself is the best way to build relationships. That is what Mohini thinks and believes in. While discussing this, Mohini said, that it is important to build positive relationships. 

“I always make sure that I respect other people’s time by being on time. I keep my commitments, I appreciate everyone, I help my fellow models when they need my help. Most importantly, being kind and respectful to each other is a great way to build a relationship with your coworkers.”

Her Professional Life

Mohini has worked for campaign shoots with brands like Pantaloons, Shoppers Stop, Neemli Naturals, Sleep Ninja, and many more. Also, walked for brands Reliance Trends, Only India, Godrej, Project Eve, etc. Also, Mohini has done shows that highlight her profile, Lakme Fashion Week, Pune Fashion Week, and many shows for fashion institutes. Apart from this, she has worked for well-known fashion industry designers like Gaurang Shah, Swapnil Shinde, Nivedita Saboo, Beena Kannan, Amy Billimoria, and the list is long. 

 

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Mohini is fortunate enough not to have any bad experience in the industry. Being an optimistic person she wants her future to be full of good experiences.

“So far my journey has been great and I hope only good things in future. Luckily, I do not have any bad experience.”

As it is said that rejections are part of your life. Mohini also feels that being an actor and a model you need to learn to embrace rejections. And, prepare yourself accordingly.

“It is a part of every artist’s life. I still get rejected, it is no big deal because I know better opportunities are ahead of me. Many proven success stories inspires me. It gives me hope to keep trying and moving forward.”

Pandemic has made a lot of realizing the value of money. Mohini said that every model has realized the fact that several sources of income are very important. Also, she emphasized having a plan B in life and career.

“I believe pandemic has made every model realise that several sources of income are necessary. Anyone who aspires to be a model must understand that with modeling, plan B is also necessary”

Talking about social media, Mohini said it is an essential part of creating connections with the industry. Also, connections play a vital role in getting work.

“Social media allows a client or a modeling agency to see another layer of a model; their personality, candid shots, what they look like on a day-to-day basis. Social media helps models to get scouted. It helps modeling agency, photographers and clients to view a model’s profile.” 

Rate Yourself! 

In the end, we asked the model to rate herself on a scale of 1 to 10.  So here it is,

Communication skills – 7/10
Healthy habits – 8/10
Professionalism – 8/10
Punctuality – 9/10
Fitness – 7/10

It was great interviewing this young and beautiful model. We hope you get inspired reading her story.

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