India's Next Top Model season 4
Season of television series
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India's Next Top Model, season 4 is the fourth installment of India's Next Top Model.[1] It premiered on MTV India on 6 Oct 2018.
| India's Next Top Model | |
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| Season 4 | |
| Starring | Malaika Arora Dabboo Ratnani Milind Soman |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
| Release | |
| Original network | MTV India |
| Original release | 6 October – 15 December 2018 |
| Season chronology | |
Among with the prizes was a one-year modelling contract with Exceed Entertainment, a portfolio shoot with Dabboo Ratnani, a one-year contract with Viacom 18 and a 5-night stay in Hong Kong by Dream Cruises. Beside, the winner also receive: a Golds Gym VIP membership card worth 100.000Rs, a voucher from Biguine Paris and a gift of Livon Serum.
The winner of the competition was 22 year-old Urvi Shetty from Mumbai.
Contestants
(Ages stated are at start of contest)[2]
| Contestant | Age | Height | Hometown | Finish | Place |
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| Rhea Resham Bari[3] | 22 | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | Odisha | Episode 2 | 12 |
| Shefali Sharma | 22 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Himachal | Episode 3 | 11-10 |
| Aishwarya Jagtap | 21 | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | Nashik | ||
| Shalu Ojha[4] | 20 | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | Vadodara | Episode 4 | 9 |
| Malaica Kokane[5] | 22 | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | Mumbai | Episode 6 | 8 |
| Aasma Qureshi | 26 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Mumbai | Episode 7 | 7 |
| Riya Bhattacherjee[6] | 23 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Kolkata | Episode 8 | 6 |
| Kat Kristian[7] | 21 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Assam | Episode 9 | 5 |
| Tamanna Sharma[8] | 23 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Jaipur | 4 | |
| Rushali Yadav[9] | 21 | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | Ajmer | Episode 10 | 3 |
| Nisha Yadav[10] | 24 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | Jaipur | 2 | |
| Urvi Shetty[11] | 22 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Mumbai | 1 |
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 32 | 1 | "First day, first challenge!" | 6 October 2018 | |
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Casting episode. 23 aspiring models were selected from around the country and had met Malaika Arora and the judges. Malaika immediately shocked the girls when she told them that the top 5 finalists will be going to Singapore by Dream Cruises and the prizes for the winner. They were asked to let the panel know who was their biggest competition. Accordingly they were paired with their competition. Shefali was the one who had not been selected by any other girl. In their very first Bikini Runway, the contestants walked with their partners and there was an immediate elimination of 7 girls. The remaining sixteen girls had a personal interview with the panel and thus the Top 11 girls were chosen for the main competition.
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| 33 | 2 | "Lights, camera... Fire it up!" | 13 October 2018 | |
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The top 11 entered the Top Model House. The very first challenge they faced in the competition was an underwater photo shoot where they were dressed as mermaids. Mentor Anusha announced Tamanna as the challenge winner and had given her a special power. At the photo shoot with Milind Soman, Tamanna used her power and chose Nisha and Urvi for a disadvantage. The disadvantage was that they will be blindfolded. At judging, the two disadvantaged models came to be the best performers. Tamanna's given disadvantage proved to be their advantage. Tamanna and Shalu were criticised; the former for her overconfidence in the shoot and the latter for giving up because of the fire. Malaika impressed the judges and Aasma was told to be more confident. At deliberation, Urvi won the best performance, Aishwarya & Rhea landed in the bottom 2 both for their mediocre and blank shots. In the end, Aishwarya deemed to have more potential and Rhea became the first contestant to leave the competition. | ||||
| 34 | 3 | "Episode 3" | 20 October 2018 | |
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The remaining models faced their next challenge which was a bubble runway challenge. Earlier, models were asked to write the name of the weakest model in the competition according to them. Rushali stood out as the challenge winner as she had the perfect walk. Model Mentor Mr.Gaba announced who was the weak contestant according to the majority : Aasma. Aasma and Rushali were given power for their next Photo Shoot. In the photoshoot, Rushali and Aasma were asked to choose their partners who will be featuring with them in the photoshoot. The Pairs were:
They had to pose in a cage with two snakes. In the judgement day, Malaika Arora announced that the judgement will be done on the basis of the pair as a whole. As Aasma and Rushali had the power to get immune, the panel decided that Tamanna and Aasma should get the immunity as far their photographs say. They were also the best performers, Aishwarya, Rushali, Shefali & Urvi landed in the bottom 4. In the end, Shefali & Aishwarya became the next contestant to leave the competition in the double elimination. After The elimination was over, Kat Kristian entered the competition as a Livon Serum Wild Card Entrant.
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| 35 | 4 | "Episode 4" | 27 October 2018 | |
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It was time for the makeovers. Daniel Bauer's team designed makeovers for the models. Urvi's long hair was cut too short, seeing her condition other models got afraid of their turn. Kat decided not to cut her hair as a boy and asked Model mentor Anusha for help. She was then given a different makeover. The next day, they were up for their challenge which was a Mid Air Runway at 40 feet height, wearing high fashion clothes. Urvi helped Kat in the rehearsals. Kat in her very first challenge aced her walk. Panel was surprised seeing her performance and decided that Kat deserved to be the best performer. However, Shalu quit to walk and was therefore eliminated when was in the bottom 2 with Malaica. | ||||
| 36 | 5 | "Episode 5" | 3 November 2018 | |
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MTV boys arrived at the model house and the girls were surprised as they woke up. There was a chit-chat going on at the swimming pool. Meanwhile, the boys tried to impress the girls. At the challenge, Mr. Gaba asked the girls to declare their partner's name for a photoshoot where they have to pose on top of the disco ball. The pairs were:
Milind gave a special power to Urvi as her performance was the best among all.
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| 37 | 6 | "Episode 6" | 10 November 2018 | |
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Episode 6 was the next half of Episode 5. The models had to pose in pairs against each other in a rotating wheel. It was a Livon Serum casting photo shoot. The pairs were decided by Urvi as she had the power. The pairs were:
The brief was to be fun and girl next door. Rushali proved herself and gave a super cool pose, Malaica & Nissha landed in the bottom 2. At the end, it was time for Malaica to leave the competition. | ||||
| 38 | 7 | "Episode 7" | 17 November 2018 | |
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In episode 7, the girls had to pose as Super Woman while free falling from the 4th Floor of a building in explosion. Later they had a special task of dance performances where they were judged on the basis of their expressions. They danced on famous Bollywood tracks. At the judging, Urvi wowed the judges with her dance performance and Kat was appreciated for her Super Woman picture, Aasma & Riya landed in the bottom 2. In the end, Aasma became the next contestant to leave the competition.
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| 39 | 8 | "Episode 8" | 24 November 2018 | |
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The 6 remaining girl got a tasks was all about editorial and commercial which started from a self-styling challenge after which they had to stand as mannequins in front of the public in a Forever 21 shopping mall. There were two teams:
The winning team was Team Nisha, which meant that there would be an Escalator Runway challenge. Urvi won the task and got a voucher. The next day, they have a Livon Serum commercial where they have to direct their partner. The pairs were:
At deliberation, Kat won the best performance, Riya & Tamanna landed in the bottom 2. In the end, Riya became the next contestant to leave the competition.
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| 40 | 9 | "Episode 9" | 1 December 2018 | |
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The final 5 flown to Singapore and enter the Dream Cruises cruiseship. They had a fun party at night until Anusha and Neeraj told them that they just do the secret photoshoot that they were party while have been capture the photo by the paparazzi, and 1 girl will be eliminated tomorrow. At the end, it was Kat had to say goodbye. The 4 remaining had a fashion show on the cruiseship. At deliberation, Nisha became the first finalist in the competition, next is Rushali, Tamanna & Urvi landed in the bottom 2. In the end, Tamanna became the next contestant to leave the competition. | ||||
| 41 | 10 | "Episode 10" | 8 December 2018 | |
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The final 3 had their final photoshoot where they will pose on swimsuit with Malaika Arora. At the show lounge of Dream Cruises, the judges and the top 3 had been introduced to the audience, at the top 3 runway presentation, Nisha dress got stuck at the stage which made her crying behind the stage. At the final judging, the girls look back at their photo shoots from the beginning to their final shot. At the end, Rushali became the 2-runner up, Nisha was the runner-up and Urvi became the next India's Next Top Model. | ||||
| 42 | 11 | "Episode 11" | 15 December 2018 | |
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Recap episode and highlight from the entire competition. | ||||
Results
| Order | Episodes | |||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
| 1 | Nisha | Urvi | Tamanna Aasma | Kat | Rushali | Urvi | Kat | Nisha | Nisha | Urvi |
| 2 | Malaica | Nisha | Urvi | Kat | Kat | Urvi | Tamanna | Rushali | Nisha | |
| 3 | Tamanna | Malaica | Malaica Shalu | Rushali | Riya | Tamanna | Nisha | Rushali | Urvi | Rushali |
| 4 | Riya | Aasma | Tamanna | Tamanna | Rushali | Rushali | Urvi | Tamanna | ||
| 5 | Aishwarya | Tamanna | Nisha Riya | Aasma | Urvi | Nisha | Tamanna | Kat | ||
| 6 | Shefali | Rushali | Riya | Aasma | Riya | Riya | ||||
| 7 | Rhea | Shalu | Rushali Urvi | Nisha | Nisha | Aasma | ||||
| 8 | Urvi | Riya | Malaica | Malaica | ||||||
| 9 | Rushali | Shefali | Aishwarya Shefali | Shalu | ||||||
| 10 | Shalu | Aishwarya | ||||||||
| 11 | Aasma | Rhea | ||||||||
- The contestant was eliminated
- The contestant was immune
- The contestant was eliminated outside of judging panel
- The contestant won the competition
- In episode 3 after judging had concluded, Kat entered the competition as a wildcard contestant.
- Episode 11 was a recap episode.
- In episode 9 the first call out order did not reflect their performances.
Photo shoots
- Episode 1 runway: Bikini Runway in Pairs (Casting)
- Episode 2 photo shoot: Posing around fire with Milind Soman
- Episode 3 photo shoot: Posing with Snakes in a Cage in pairs
- Episode 4 runway: Mid Air Runway on a 40 feet high ramp
- Episode 5 photo shoot: Disco Nights with male models
- Episode 6 photo shoot: Posing in Pairs on a rotating wheel
- Episode 7 photo shoot and Challenge: "Super Woman" Photoshoot; Bollywood Dance Performances
- Episode 8 commercial: Livon Serum Commercial (Self Direction)
- Episode 9 runway: Foam Party on a Cruise
- Episode 10 photo shoot: Swimsuit in the pool with Malaika Arora
Post–Top Model careers
- Rhea Bari signed with Runway Lifestyle Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for The Times of India, The Infinity #1 February 2019,[12] The Indian Express March 2020, Kadambini April 2020, WMH August 2021,[13] Prabhat Khabar August 2022, The Telegraph August 2022,... She has modeled for Tarini Official, Evable Designs,[14] Galang Gabaan, Keembdanti Summer 2025, Lemme Rum,... and walked in fashion shows of Mehraab by Arun & John, Karleo Fashion, Label Rituparno, Label Shivashree, Shloka Sudhakar SR22, Keembdanti, Galang Gabaan, Johargram, Jharkhand Khadi Board,... In 2025, she retired from modeling to pursue an acting career which she starring on Four,[15] Striped by Spandana Patanaik, The Jengaburu Curse,...
- Aishwarya Jagtap signed with Inega Model Management, ANT Management in Dubai, MP Management in Paris, Body London Model Agency & MMG Models in London. She has walked in fashion shows of Shivan & Narresh, Paul Costelloe FW22, 3rd Migration, Rixo SS23, Heba Jasmi FW25.26[16],... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Mind September 2019, Harper's Bazaar April 2021, Stylé Cruze US #6 June 2022, Picton Germany September 2022, Savoir Flair UK June 2025,[17] Fiamma US February 2026,... She has taken a couple of test shots[18] and modeled for Falguni Shane Peacock, Dyson, Monoprix France, Estée Lauder UK, Fad International, Ensemble IN SS21, Sari Palace, House of Panchhi, John Jacobs Eyewear, Rixo UK, Bibi Couture UK, Office Shoes UK, Coggles UK FW22, Damson Madder UK, Religion Clothing UK, Label Ritu Kumar, Hope & Ivy UK, Fenwick UK, Pama Activewear UK, Savannah Friedkin, Samoh by Tata, Sabina Motasem, Absent Findings UAE SS26, Bex Beauty UAE, Magnum,[19] Vivo,[20] Bumble IN,...
- Shefali Sharma mainly worked as a stock model and has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for WMH #19 July 2022.[21] Beside modeling, she has competed on Miss Diva 2021, also the founder of Satyabha The Model Academy and the state director of Miss Universe Madhya Pradesh.
- Shalu Ojha signed with Purple Thoughts Model Agency. She has been featured on City Life February 2021, Bombay Times January 2023,... and walked in fashion shows of Nautanky, Red & White Designing Institute,... She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Paroma Popat, Label Laeeshaa, Nutmeg Apparels, Asopalav, Rekha Maniyar, Gurwani's Clothing, Kosmina Jewels, Chandresh Nathani, Reflexions Unisex Salon, Emerald Jewels, Resortwear By Lolita, Jayshree Silksarees, Purva Couture, Kapse Paithani, Kalamandir Jewellers, Sheczzar IN, Kankatala IN, Renée Cosmetics, Tussah by Siddhi Shah, Roopkala Heritage, Vesture SK, Shree Pramukh Jewellers, Frényz Couture, Zaveri & Co., Sequinze IN, House of Ayra, Ishqme Tribe, Sshilpa Samriya, 7th Avenue Jewellery, Schwarzkopf, White Chalk Clothing, The Ordinary, NK Jewellers, Silwat Couture, Rasa Jewels, Sequinze IN, Feriado Resorts,...
- Malaica Kokane prior the show signed with Cocoaberry Talent Management. She has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for The Arab Crab and walked in fashion shows of Swarovski, Rohit K. Verma, Rehan Shah, Pearl Academy,... She retired from modeling in 2022.
- Aasma Qureshi signed with TFM Model Management and Runway Lifestyle Management. She has taken a couple of test shots[22] and modeled for Le Mark Institute, Inifd School, Ajio Life, Label Swatii Madhukar,... She has walked in fashion shows of Neeta Lulla, Ujjwala Bhadu SR19,[23] Babita Malkani, Pria Kataaria Puri, Nivedita Saboo, Selam Fessahaye, Jewels by Queenie, Inifd School,... Qureshi retired from modeling in 2024.
- Riya Bhattacherjee signed with Wing Management and Avenir Talent Management. She has walked in fashion shows of Mandira Bedi, Tanishq, Tarun Tahiliani, Sakhi Sarees,[24] Tatwamm by Abhishek & Vinita, Roop Shringar Sarees, Komal Sood, Abhishek Dutta, Esha Sethi Thirani, Samant Chauhan, Vabadus Bags, Panghat Sarees,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Sananda, Calcutta Times March 2019, T2 Telegraph July 2019, Anandabazar Patrika September 2023, The Telegraph September 2023,... She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Anita Dongre, GKB Opticals, Manish Malhotra, Reliance Retail, Estée Lauder, Esha Sethi Thirani, Farheen Rahman, Coloroso Weaves, Sreya Samanta, 1999AD By Amita & Deepak, Vasundhra Jewellers, Jaipur Emporium Jewellers, Ayush Kejriwal, Tanmay Biswas, Richa Malkani, Ruceru Couture, Divinus Creations, Kushal Chatterjee, Neerus IN, Label Samarpita Saha, Onaya IN SS21, Dot & Key, Prisho Store, Sourav Dutta, Leisure Loom, Lodis 1965, Isdin IN, Roopkala Heritage, Sonchiraiya IN, Midushi Bajoria, Urmil by Ritika & Prerna, Chokhi Chorri, Richa Khemka SS22,[25] Kanchana Next, Indulge Fine Jewelry, Indethnic Brand, Labeltjmj by Tripti Jain, Eshaani Jayaswal, Vaaha Bridal Couture, Juteberry Clothing, Kesar Studio, Jewellery Khazana, Gulmohar Collection, Twamev IN, Mai Soli, Tarinika Jewelry, Juhi Bengani, Gossip by Senco,...
- Kat Kristian mainly work as an influencer. She has modeled for Shein, Mokobara, Valkyre Clothing,... Beside modeling, she has appeared in music video "Goa Beach" by Tony Kakkar & Neha Kakkar, competed on MTV Splitsvilla 2021 and pursue an acting career starring on Kho Gaye Hum Kahan.
- Tamanna Sharma signed with Purple Thoughts Model Agency and Shizan Astounding Casting Agency. She has appeared on magazine editorials for Moda Meraki, Like A Lion Australia November 2019, Candy March 2020, The Peacock September 2020[26],... and walked in fashion shows of Manish Malhotra, Neeta Lulla, Donear Suiting[27][28],... She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Fila, Manish Malhotra, Colgate,[29] Levi's, Cottonworld, Wacoal, Nykaa, Max Fashion, Amazon Fashion, Label Shalini Khanija, Melorra Jewellery,[30] Zest Mélange, Nykd by Nykaa, Sheczzar IN FW20, Manubhai Jewellers, Ayush Kejriwal, The Summer House IN, The Skin Project HQ, Matrix Essentials, The Souled Store, Westside Stores, Ekastories Store, Melova Clothing, Kalki Fashion, Scarlet Sage Global, The Label Life, Quod by Ikshit Pande, Kisna Diamond Jewellery, Monisha Jaising, Babita Malkani SS24, Titan Watches,[31][32] Oppo,[33] KitKat,[34] Hyatt, Netflix,... Beside modeling, Sharma is also starred on Saath By Chance and appeared in several music videos such as "Ailaan" by Arko Pravo Mukherjee, "Leap Up" by Shreyas Puranik & Hansika Pareek,...
- Rushali Yadav signed with Inega Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for The Peacock January–February 2022. She has modeled for Reebok, Gaurav Gupta, Falguni Shane Peacock, Rocky Star, Payal Singhal, Label Sashe SS20, Dinesh Malkani, Aza Fashions, Madder Much, Mania Walker, L'Mane Designs,[35] Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika, Biba IN, Annu Patel, Trove Label, The World of Gaya, Tiger Marrón, Roseroom by Isha Jajodia, Archana Rao, Mahima Mahajan, Ruchi Soni, Stotram Clothing, Ashutosh Joshi, Issa Studio, Atarashi Jewellery, Opus Atelier, Vitamins & Sea Beauty,... and walked in fashion shows of Tarun Tahiliani, Falguni Shane Peacock, Gaurav Gupta, JJ Valaya, Rahul Mishra, Neeta Lulla, Sandeep Khosla, Nandita Mahtani, Suneet Varma, Rohit Bal, Satya Paul,[36] Gabriella Demetriades, Little Thing Studio WF19, Noie Noei Clothing,[37] Abraham & Thakore, Aranka Slavíková, Beata Rajská, Narendra Kumar Design, Kunal Rawal, Shantanu & Nikhil, Mahima Mahajan SS23, Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna, Rimzim Dadu, Dolly J Studio, Esha Amin Pradhan, Shobika Bhandari, Kalki Fashion, Petula Browne, Reliance Brands, Avishekk Naiya, Roseroom by Isha Jajodia,... Beside modeling, Yadav is also the founder of footwear lines Mania Walker, appeared in music video "Get With You" by Shantshakti and competed on several competitions such as Miss Diva 2020 which she placed Top 10, Miss Diva 2021, MTV Splitsvilla 2024 which she placed Runner-up,...
- Nisha Yadav signed with Ninjas Model Management, Inega Model Management and Purple Thoughts Model Agency. She has modeled for Tommy Hilfiger, Neeta Lulla, Rahul Mishra, Manish Malhotra, Payal Khandwala Fall 2019, Rimple & Harpreet, Taani by Tanira Sethi, Aisha Rao, Tarun Tahiliani FW20, Amit Aggarwal, Suneet Varma, Emerald Jewels, Bhumika Sharma, Mini Sondhi, Ritu Kumar, Neiza by Neeti Seth, Siddartha Tytler,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Cosmopolitan, Éllements US March 2020, Brides Today June 2020, T2 Telegraph July 2020, GNG April 2021, Khush Wedding June 2021, Gezno France September 2022, Sananda March 2023,... She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Bibi Russell, Manish Malhotra, Masaba Gupta, Anamika Khanna, Lalit Dalmia, Rocky Star, Tarun Tahiliani, Rahul Mishra, JJ Valaya, Gaurav Gupta, Bibhu Mohapatra, Falguni Shane Peacock, Satya Paul, Krishna Mehta, Akarshan Mani SS19,[38] Sunaina Khera WF19, Studio Anatomy Gaurav WF19, Bloni by Akshat Bansal WF19,[39] Ridhi Mehra, Zil Zom FW19, Nida Mahmood, AMPM Fashions, Nikhita Tandon, Ritu Kumar sr20, Pankaj & Nidhi SR20, Varun Chakkilam SR20, Studio Verandah SR20, Jiviva by JigVijay & Varsha SR20, Rara Avis IN SS20, Shivan & Narresh, Nidhi Yasha, Huemn IN, Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna, Abhishek Sharma Studio, Nachiket Barve, Monisha Jaising, Suneet Varma, Rajdeep Ranawat, Dolly J Studio, Rimzim Dadu, Siddartha Tytler, Varun Bahl, Shantanu & Nikhil, Roseroom by Isha Jajodia, Ashima Leena, Son Of A Noble Snob SS25, Mohammed Mazhar, Namrata Joshipura, Jayanti Reddy Fall 2025,...
- Urvi Shetty has collected her prizes and signed with Exceed Entertainment. She is also signed with TFAI Model Management, taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for New Age Salon, Stylé Cruze #20 June 2019, Ahmedabad Times June 2019, Hair #11 July 2020, Vertiqlè Australia #13 August 2020,[40] Salysé US #26 October 2020,[41] Anvane Germany #3 July 2021[42],... She has modeled for Bobbi Brown, Wella, Shein, Lobster Claw Fashion, Treasure Chest Bra, Bombay Trooper, Seema M., Lotus Suutra Jewelry, Missa More, Eyecandy by Pinky & Sheshank, La Senza, Label Priyanka Kar, Kankatala IN, Parvati Fabrics, Sounia Gohil,... and walked in fashion shows of Swarovski, Inifd School, Amor Design Institute, Sunaina Khera WF19, Oriindia, The Pigment Edit, Aabha by Sakshi Udhani, Ashfaque Ahmad Design Studio, Avyanna by Ankita, Neena Sharma Fashion, Rameshwari Designs,... Beside modeling, Shetty is also competed on Temptation Island India and appeared in music video "Little Black Dress" by Pushkar Mehta & Rohit Raja.