Stars in her eyes...

Sheetal      

Known to many through the songs Gym, Publicity and Miss You Ena Sara, Isha Gupta hails from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh and acts in Punjabi music videos with the same ease as if she was born into a Punjabi family. The state beauty pageant opened several doors for her, apart from modelling and she welcomed every opportunity with open arms. She recently featured in the song Crush and will soon be seen in one of the videos of renowned singer Gurlez Akhtar.

When did you decide to pursue modelling as a career?

My mother harboured this dream of seeing me as an actress before even I did. After I completed studies till intermediate level, my mother convinced my father (who was quite apprehensive initially) to let me participate in Miss Himachal beauty pageant, 2017. 

How did you prepare for the pageant?

Before auditioning for the pageant, I never shied away from taking notes from the previous year’s contestants.  I also worked on my speaking skills as I had stage fright since childhood. I thoroughly prepared for the Q&A round and worked on my walk as it is the key ingredient in modelling.

Your first assignment...

When I auditioned for Miss Himachal, a guy noticed my picture on Facebook page and approached me for a song. Eventually, I ended up getting my first assignment, a song, Bol Mahiya.

A designer you want to walk for?

I would love to work with all the designers as a model. I am a fan of Pernia Qureshi and Manish Malhotra. 

If not modelling or acting, then?

Probably, a professional dancer.

Your fashion tip for youngsters...

Wear what makes you look beautiful, decent, classy, sexy and elegant at the same time. Wearing short dresses and bold clothes does not make you fashionable. Rather than imitating others, force them to copy your style.

Must-haves in your wardrobe?

A nice pair of jeans and crop tops that I can wear anytime if I don’t have anything to wear. I can never have enough lipsticks and blushers.

Healthy snack you munch on...

I love pizza but I control myself by sticking to the rule of a pizza a month. My healthy snack is a substitute from McDonald’s Pizza Mc Puff and I think it is healthy as it contains veggies.

Quote that you live by...

Give and forget, receive and remember.