Kolkata, the cultural capital of India, has been the cradle of numerous talented women models who have been instrumental in the growth of the fashion and entertainment industries.

10 well-known female models of Kolkata:

1. Bipasha Basu:

Bipasha Basu, who is originally from Kolkata, started her career as a model who gained fame as a model first before stepping into Bollywood. She is fearless and daring and is among the legendary faces of Indian cinema. Her rags-to-riches tale of becoming the Ford Supermodel Contest winner to being a famous lady of Bollywood is extremely inspiring.

2. Sushmita Sen:

Sushmita Sen, born in Kolkata, became the first Indian woman to be crowned Miss Universe in 1994. After winning the beauty contest, she was also discovered as an actress and has gone on to become one of the more successful actresses in film. Through her poise and elegance, she has become a timeless icon.

3. Bidita Bag:

Kolkata lass Bidita Bag is an attractive face gracing off screen and on screen as she is pretty popular in fashion industry as well as Bollywood.She has been embraced for her performances in many films as well as for her modeling career, demonstrating a mix of beauty and talent.

4.Tanusree Chakraborty:

Tanusree Chakraborty is a famous model and actress of Bengali cinema. She started as a model, but became member through acting talent, successful too as a regional cinema actress.

5. Ushoshi Sengupta:

Another erstwhile popular Kolkata model is Ushoshi Sengupta, who was crowned I Am She – Miss Universe India in 2010.She has been a representative of India on the international platform and has been involved in various modeling activities, contributing to the fashion world.

6. Riya Sen:

As part of a family with a long history in the cinema, Kolkata’s Riya Sen has become a model and actress. She began modeling when she was young and then turned to films, becoming a household name in the industry.

7. Koena Mitra:

Koena Mitra, born in Kolkata, became well known as a model before making her entry into Bollywood. Her distinctive looks and dance style have made her a household name in the entertainment business.

8. Pooja Chopra:

Pooja Chopra, born in Kolkata, was named Femina Miss India in 2009. She has been a working model and actress ever since, participating in a number of projects and representing Indian beauty on various fronts.

9. Rukmini Maitra:

Rukmini Maitra is a contemporary Kolkata model and actress, who has gained a lot of popularity in recent times. She has worked as a model and an actress in films and has become a household name within the local entertainment industry.

10. Satarupa Pyne:

Satarupa Pyne, being born in Kolkata, is famous for her acting and modeling career. She has walked the ramp for many fashion shows and has worked on film assignments, contributing to the cultural heritage.