Nithya Ramesh & Anshuman Dogra of Opinion Express team interacted with vibrant Ruhani to bring her views for our global readership

• What and who inspired you to be in the entertainment and fashion industry?

Beauty pageant was the stepping stone to anything that I wanted to do. The organiser saw my photos on social media and reached out to convince me to participate in the contest. I went, I saw and I won. Post my win, entering the fashion industry was just an expansion of my creativity. I mean, all I wanted to do was to grow in life and for me, getting into the international fashion industry from Indian fashion industry was all about challenging myself more than ever. Walking the top international fashion weeks to walking for the world known international celebrity designers was an inspiration in its own.

My journey from fashion to entertainment was so creative and exciting, that, I kept manifesting and achieving from walking the ramps to walking the Oscars of Asia – The Asian Film Awards Red Carpet and having the honor to become the brand ambassador of AFA.

What inspired me was my own ambition to achieve it all by being who I was. My passion towards my goals has been a driving force that became an inspiration to myself and to many lives that followed the path.

There was a big stereotype with models that they had to be in a certain size, a body structure and enrolled with an agency to be an international model. I neither felt that pressure of being the expected or changing myself, nor I believed in following the conditioned path. I wanted to be who I was and I always reflected that vibe through my work to inspire others to be their own best selves. I made my own team, worked on my own terms and conditions and reached where I wanted to. I proudly owe it to my hard work and dedication.

• How do you compare Indian fashion industry with the present global benchmark?

A: They are just two very similar mediums of creativity. Indian fashion industry feels more like home and global platform gives the sense of being comfortable outside your comfort zone. The medium is the same everywhere in the world, it’s just a different system of working in place. What is more respected globally compared to Indian industry is the value of time and your work ethics. Despite your gender or ranking, it is your professionalism that speaks volumes and is respected the most. It is extremely fulfilling to work on a global platform, as you get to interact and work with so many different nationalities and cultures.

It is more satisfying to see yourself learn and adapt to new challenges and environment and still work as a team. Indian fashion industry totally equals global benchmark in terms of creativity, talent, hard work and passion. What we just need to learn more is the value of time and make our working approach more respectful and professional.

• All the well-known names in the fashion world are associated with social causes, you are involved in any significant social work anywhere in the world?

A: The sense of giving in return has always been incorporated in by my parents since my early childhood. Both my parents have been very generous towards less fortunate, hence, the realisation of sharing and doing any bit possible comes very natural to me.

I have been associated with SOS children’s village in Jaipur. It’s a non-governmental organisation that focuses on supporting children without parental care and families at risk. The aim is to provide a family and a home to orphaned and destitute children wherein they feel secure and grow as normal children. The family comprises of their SOS Mother, brothers and sisters and sometimes an aunt also. The Mothers have the support of an efficient team of co-workers who are trained in child care. There are more than 30 such villages spread around the country and a large number in 131 countries worldwide.

CRY is yet another organisation I have been associated with last many years. Surman Sansthan, in Jaipur, is I have been involved with for quite some time now. It is one place that I never miss visiting if I’m in my home town. This NGO provides shelter and other necessary amenities for destitute, abandoned children and women of the society.

No matter what medium it is, I feel socially responsible in several ways towards the society and the people who have given me so much love and support throughout my life and career and that it must be reciprocated and given back either same way or with more. By doing so I feel grounded and stay connected with my inner soul and compassion.

Nithya Ramesh & Anshuman Dogra of Opinion Express team interacted with vibrant Ruhani to bring her views for our global readership

• What and who inspired you to be in the entertainment and fashion industry?

Beauty pageant was the stepping stone to anything that I wanted to do. The organiser saw my photos on social media and reached out to convince me to participate in the contest. I went, I saw and I won. Post my win, entering the fashion industry was just an expansion of my creativity. I mean, all I wanted to do was to grow in life and for me, getting into the international fashion industry from Indian fashion industry was all about challenging myself more than ever. Walking the top international fashion weeks to walking for the world known international celebrity designers was an inspiration in its own.

My journey from fashion to entertainment was so creative and exciting, that, I kept manifesting and achieving from walking the ramps to walking the Oscars of Asia – The Asian Film Awards Red Carpet and having the honor to become the brand ambassador of AFA.

What inspired me was my own ambition to achieve it all by being who I was. My passion towards my goals has been a driving force that became an inspiration to myself and to many lives that followed the path.

There was a big stereotype with models that they had to be in a certain size, a body structure and enrolled with an agency to be an international model. I neither felt that pressure of being the expected or changing myself, nor I believed in following the conditioned path. I wanted to be who I was and I always reflected that vibe through my work to inspire others to be their own best selves. I made my own team, worked on my own terms and conditions and reached where I wanted to. I proudly owe it to my hard work and dedication.

• How do you compare Indian fashion industry with the present global benchmark?

A: They are just two very similar mediums of creativity. Indian fashion industry feels more like home and global platform gives the sense of being comfortable outside your comfort zone. The medium is the same everywhere in the world, it’s just a different system of working in place. What is more respected globally compared to Indian industry is the value of time and your work ethics. Despite your gender or ranking, it is your professionalism that speaks volumes and is respected the most. It is extremely fulfilling to work on a global platform, as you get to interact and work with so many different nationalities and cultures.

It is more satisfying to see yourself learn and adapt to new challenges and environment and still work as a team. Indian fashion industry totally equals global benchmark in terms of creativity, talent, hard work and passion. What we just need to learn more is the value of time and make our working approach more respectful and professional.

• All the well-known names in the fashion world are associated with social causes, you are involved in any significant social work anywhere in the world?

A: The sense of giving in return has always been incorporated in by my parents since my early childhood. Both my parents have been very generous towards less fortunate, hence, the realisation of sharing and doing any bit possible comes very natural to me.

I have been associated with SOS children’s village in Jaipur. It’s a non-governmental organisation that focuses on supporting children without parental care and families at risk. The aim is to provide a family and a home to orphaned and destitute children wherein they feel secure and grow as normal children. The family comprises of their SOS Mother, brothers and sisters and sometimes an aunt also. The Mothers have the support of an efficient team of co-workers who are trained in child care. There are more than 30 such villages spread around the country and a large number in 131 countries worldwide.

CRY is yet another organisation I have been associated with last many years. Surman Sansthan, in Jaipur, is I have been involved with for quite some time now. It is one place that I never miss visiting if I’m in my home town. This NGO provides shelter and other necessary amenities for destitute, abandoned children and women of the society.

No matter what medium it is, I feel socially responsible in several ways towards the society and the people who have given me so much love and support throughout my life and career and that it must be reciprocated and given back either same way or with more. By doing so I feel grounded and stay connected with my inner soul and compassion.