When premiered on MTV India in 2015, it brought the global Top Model franchise to the subcontinent. Hosted by supermodel Lisa Haydon , Season 1 featured 12 aspiring models from across India competing in challenges ranging from Bollywood photoshoots to rugged outdoor editorials. Below is a breakdown of the memorable contestants who defined the debut season.
The season featured guest appearances and special mentoring sessions from industry veterans like and Milind Soman , who later joined the permanent panel in subsequent seasons. intm season 1 contestants
The competition began with a diverse group of aspiring models from across India. Below is the full list of contestants from the inaugural season and their final rankings: Contestant Hails From Finishing Position Winner Gloria Tep Rushali Rai Monica Gill Massachusetts, USA Aditi Shetty Malvika Sitlani Anam Shaikh Sreeradhe Khanduja Neev Marcel Vishakha Bharadwaj 10th Place (Quit) Bhakti Kubavat Eliminated (Semi-finals) Meghna Mehrotra Eliminated (Semi-finals) Shivani Singh Eliminated (Semi-finals) The Top Three Finalists When premiered on MTV India in 2015, it
The youngest contestant of the season, Danielle was a student at St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai. Despite having no prior professional modeling experience, she impressed judges with her adaptability and "fresh" look, eventually winning a contract with Bling Talent Management and a cover shoot for Grazia India. The season featured guest appearances and special mentoring