I believe in working hard: Ankita Sharma

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Professional model Ankita Sharma’s interest in modelling developed during her college days. An all-rounder, who enjoys mimicking famous personalities, she is also good at singing and calligraphy. Born and brought up in Amritsar, she feels proud to have done graduation from BBK DAV College, which has given stars like laughter queen Bharti Singh, and Tanya from Sufna. She has done theatre for three years and will soon be seen in Punjabi music videos.

Your first assignment…

It was a pageant, Miss Punjab by a magazine, from where my modelling career began. For me, it was no less than an assignment where I got to work on myself at different levels. I was crowned as the 1st runner-up.

Your most interesting shoot so far and why…

A shoot that I did with professional make-up artist Kamna Sharma and designer Himani Arora; I really felt the character of the outfit apart from the prints.

What do you consider your big break?

I believe in working hard and planning less. What I consider a big break hasn’t happened to me yet.

Designer you wish to walk for….

Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

A fashion tip for youngsters?

Wear what you love.

If not a model, then…

I would still be the creative field.

Your current style?

High-waist pants with stylish t-shirt or bell-bottom with short top.

What is your daily routine like?

I wake up at around six in the morning and do meditation for half-an-hour, followed by yoga for 45 minutes. I make sure to help my mother in the kitchen before breakfast. The later part of the day depends on my schedule.

What will you wear to a date?

A long black dress.

My health quotient…

Warm water with some lemon in it

Wardrobe must-haves?

A pair of denims and coloured t-shirts. It works well with shoes as well as heels.

Casual pick in clothing?

Jeans with crop top or long kurtis.

Career goals

Participating in beauty pageants at national and international level and bringing the crown back home!

Next place on your travel list?

Fiji.

A celeb’s gym look you admire…

Deepika Padukone.

Healthy snack you munch on…

Dark chocolate and almonds.

Quote that you live by?

Little by little, day by day, whatever is meant for you will find its way.

An exotic place you would like to set your date?

Santorini (Greece).

Celebrity you admire or wish to date?

Ranveer Singh.

How do you unwind?

With a long road trip or listening to soothing music.