Modelling Advice

Salma Agah

B.R. Chopra's Nikaah is a Muslim social drama highlighting divorce in
the community. Salma Agha is an educated Muslim girl who loves Deepak
Parasher. Raj Babbar also loves her secretly. Salma is married to
Prashar. Prashar is carreer-driven and Salma feels neglected. When
tempers fly, Prashar hurls 'talaq, talaq, talaq'. With her world
shattered, Salma meets Raj Babbar who gives her moral and
psychological support. Prashar wants Salma back. Under Muslim law this
is possible if she marries an other man and gets divorce from him.
Babbar is willing to make this sacrifice but Salma puts her foot down.
Nikaah is a blockbuster due to powerpacked performances by the trio of
Raj Babbar, Deepak Prashar and Salma Agha and Ravi's tour-de-force
numbers — Dil ke armaan aansoun mein beh gaye.

We all know Salma for her songs and movies; she has worked in about 70
films big and small and has numerous awards from every corner of the
industry. Here is the advice she would give to talents starting up or
mid career level.

I would like Generation - Y to know that it is a constant struggle for
lots and an easy lucky chance for some very talented people out there.
It’s almost a 50% chance of success. You would definitely get the role
you are looking for if you match the requirement of the character in a
movie. So keep trying and showing up on time for every, and any audition
and you won’t regret it. I wish you all the best of luck and success in
bollywood and hollywood.

Divya Kumar

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My advice: Just follow your dreams..and don’t give up...you should dream only if you have the requirements and what the modeling world requires, and be practical when doing so..and honest to your self, so that you won’t be disappointed later.

Divya is the event organizer and the official Canadian National Director for the Miss India Worldwide Pageant. Divya has worked as the event co-ordinator for entertainment companies such as Studioline Event Management Company, Bangalore, India and Wizcraft Entertainment Agency, Mumbai, India, both of which are India's premiere Entertainment agencies. Over a decade of experience as a fashion and dance choreographer, Divya's creativity and artistic vision has helped him in translating unique and original ideas into practical choreography. "My choreography would be worthless if the audience did not appreciate it. This belief lays the foundation for my way of working". Divya has worked with Bollywood personalities like Farah Khan, Shiamak Davar, Raveena Tandon, Akshay Kumar, Zeenat Aman, Sukhbir, Arshad Varsi, and Vikas Bhalla. He has also been deeply involved in Bollywood productions shot in Toronto, one of which he is choreographing this upcoming summer. To join Divya Kumar's Bollywood Dance Workshop, please contact him. You may also visit: www.absolutereach.com/divyakumarproductions

Hiba Enayat - Former Miss Canada Pakistan 2004

Just as there are various kinds of modeling categories such as ramp, advertising and brand representation etc, there are various dominant requirements for each type. I was always worried about being too short to be a model, but as I took my first steps, I realized that nothing can be further than the truth. Hence, you cannot be too short, too fat, too dark, too thin, or too much of anything to be a model. It all depends on what the assignment requires you to do and so NEVER sell yourself short!

I started modeling in Dubai, UAE for Planet Youth, displaying products from labels such as Reebok, Speedo, Hayley Cato and Rayban. Other assignments included modeling for Pepe Jeans, and Princess Boutique. I have also promoted products and was a spokes- model for Benson & Hedges, JPGL, L&M, various food products and for Nucreation Boutique in Toronto. I had also previously won the Miss Canada Pakistan 2004 title.
I have also been involved with a film project with a local production team in Toronto, the movie called Inteha is currently being edited.

The most important lessons I learnt were that I began to recognize professional people in the entertainment industry from the scammers. It is perhaps the most important piece of advice I can give, never trust people for their words in this business, always ask for documented proof of previous undertakings and accomplishments. Before considering contractual agreements, thoroughly understand the clauses and remember that a professional company will be working in the best interest of all parties involved. Please also note that a professional modelling agency will always pay you for your time and effort, even if just to cover your expenses. Don't fall for " you are not experience so no pay crap" ..