Indian models who turned actresses

The clichéd phrase ‘models can’t act’ has undergone a huge change as models have proved that they are not just stunning good lookers but also boast of major acting prowess.
Most of the female models are so good that actresses now feel threatened at the prospect of another model joining the film industry. These ladies have proved that 'they can act' and, in fact, have a far better record than the male models-turned-actors.

1. Bipasha Basu

This Bong babe's career took off when she won the Ford Supermodel Contest in 1999 at the young age of 17. She soon rose to the top in the field of modelling and became a leading

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1. Bipasha Basu

This Bong babe's career took off when she won the Ford Supermodel Contest in 1999 at the young age of 17. She soon rose to the top in the field of modelling and became a leading supermodel of her time. Bipasha joined Bollywood with the movie 'Ajnabee' for which she won the Filmfare award for the Best Debut. Her successful transition from modelling to acting has been phenomenal, and many aspiring models/actresses look up to Bips for inspiration.

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Fri 27 Jul, 2012 7:30 PM IST