These models are glad that the fad world doesn't bother about their marital status, unlike other glamorous fields. Moreover, the freedom to select and select their assignments gives them the versatility of devoting ample time to their families.
Fashion designers too don't have anything to complain about married models, who is also of their early in addition to late 30s but fit as a fiddle.
Noyonika have been within the industry for 2 decades, is married to former TV actor-cum-businessman Gurpreet Singh, has a nine- year-old daughter Nayantara - and continues to be some of the hot favourites of the country's top-notch designers.
"My marital status hasn't affected my work in any respect. I still get assignments like before, " Noyonika told.
She took a temporary break during and after her pregnancy, but says there's never been an absence of labor for her.
"Staying clear of work is my decision as I NEED TO care for my baby and family. However, in the future a pal of mine called me and said 'Why don't you join back as you're still in shape?' So getting clear of field was my decision and joining back was also my decision, " said Noyonika, who can be seen on the forthcoming Delhi Couture Week next month.
"I think getting married and settling down has become something of the past. There are various models who're mothers but they get as much work as anyone else. In fact, greater than that. Our profession is a bit different from others. In our case, we have now the privilege to choose assignments in line with our priorities, " added the veteran.
Agrees Sonalika Sahay, another veteran, who's married to banker Kamal Mehta for just about nine years. But she believes "it's important to have the support of one's husband and in-laws for a balanced and happy life."
"I've been very fortunate to get support from my family, including my husband and in-laws. I BELIEVE we're in a profession where your partner should understand your needs and trust you completely, " she said.
Model Krishna Somani, mother of nine-month-old twins, added: "LIFETIME OF married models depends more on family support. Sometimes we get up at 4 a.m. to catch a flight or we reach home late within the night. So we require support to deal with our kids."
They also take good personal care to take care of their standing within the industry by the use of a balanced diet and a typical workout regimen, which keeps them in shape.
Meanwhile, designers are greater than welcome to have married models flaunt their creations at the ramp.
Varija Bajaj, who has worked closely with one of the veterans within the modelling world, said: " (Sometimes) Models choose to get married very late, but there's no truth within the proven fact that designers nowadays prefer fresh faces to married girls. One of the most top models today are married and that i think these girls look great like ever."
"We just about welcome married models, " added Bajaj.
Choreographer Shyamlee Kalra says there's never been any discrimination between single and married models.
"At work, all are treated equally on projects. I MYSELF believe a married model has more responsibilities than an unmarried one. But there's no denying the truth that one of the most married names are India's top models and no show is complete without them, " she said.
