Actress Deepika Padukone worked as a model before making her way to Bollywood. In 2004, at the age of 18, Deepika made the big decision of her life as she took fashion modelling as a full-time profession. In 2006, she made her debut in Bollywood with 'Om Shanti Om' opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Anushka Sharma started her journey as a model at the age of 15 and has come a long way with her sheer determination and hard work.
Needless to say, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's transition from a model to a renowned Bollywood actress is laudable. She was crowned the Miss World in 1994. She is one of the most beautiful models in the world and also one of the best actresses Bollywood has.
One of the finest actresses, Priyanka Chopra has cemented her position not only in Bollywood but also in Hollywood. She worked as a model before starting her journey in acting. She gained popularity after winning the Miss World title in 2000.
Bengali beauty, Bipasha Basu was a successful fashion model before she pursued her career in acting. She made her acting debut with the thriller 'Ajnabee' in 2001' and won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Katrina Kaif started modelling when she was a teenager and later pursued a career as a fashion model. It was during a fashion show in London, that Indian filmmaker Kaizad Gustad saw her and cast her in the movie 'Boom' that released in 2003.
Actress Lara Dutta started her career in modelling when she was just 16 years old. She won the annual Gladrags Megamodel India competition in 1995 and was later crowned Miss Intercontinental in 1997.
Sobhita Dhulipala had a flourishing career in modelling before making it to acting. She was crowned Miss Earth India. She is known for her work in 'Made in Heaven', 'Ghost Stories', 'Kurup' and 'Bard of Blood' among others.
Actress Esha Gupta created waves in the modelling industry before establishing herself as a successful Bollywood actress. The diva was crowned Femina Miss India International in 2007 and represented India at Miss International in 2007.
Actress Diana Penty started her modelling career in 2005 when she was signed up by Elite Models India. She seamlessly transitioned into acting with her debut in 'Cocktail' which had Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan as leads.