For a very long time Ashley Graham was the flag bearer of plus size modelling, but with growing impact of social media, even the Indian Plus Size modelling is getting recognition.
1. Payal Soni
Having more than 50k followers on Instagram and receiving a blue tick, Payal Soni is killing it. She is India’s hottest plus-size model. Now living in Mumbai, Payal is originally from Rajasthan. She has been crowned Miss Curvy Queen 2017 WestIndia.
Name: Payal Soni
Date of Birth: 7th September 1994
Relationship Status: Single
Education: Bachelors of Mass Media
Business Venture: @thesiyaza
Instagram: _payalsoni_
Career Highlights
– Walked for Lakme Fashion Week India’s First Plus-Size Fashion Show (2016, 2018)
– Worked with brands like Olay, Shein, Lakme Fashion Week, Lifestyle, Fashion Nova Curve
– Featured in Grazia, Femina, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Mumbai Mirror
– Appeared on MTV Big F and MTV Elevator Pitch
2. Shweta Pandita
Shweta Pandita, a Kashmir-born model, is taking the Indian modeling industry by storm. At just 21 years old, Shweta has already made a name for herself as a body positivity advocate, inspiring women of all shapes and sizes to embrace their bodies and love themselves just the way they are.
With campaigns for brands such as Ever teen, All Plus Size, and Zipvami, Shweta is breaking beauty standards and inspiring women to love their bodies.
3. Aashna Bhagwani
Name: Aashna Bhagwani
Net Worth: $76 Million
Date of Birth: October 22, 1991
Relationship Status: Engaged to Prateek Bhaduri
Instagram: aashna_bhagwani
Aashna Bhagwani is a model and fashion blogger from Pune. She has worked with many famous brands like Shein and Fastrack. Her blog was launched in 2014, focusing on Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle. Her goal is to create plus-size fashion where everyone can feel comfortable in their skin.
Aashna was awarded the Cosmo India Body Positivity Influencer Of The Year 2021.
4. Ishleen Kaur Sethi
Her name is The Curvy Princess, and Ishleen Kaur has always been fighting for equality. On Instagram, everyone was captivated by her stunning wedding photos. Ishleen, who lives in Australia, had a big fat Punjabi wedding.
Ishleen has more than 60k followers on Instagram. Her blog was started in 2013 and she hasn’t looked back since.
Name: Ishleen Kaur Sethi
Date of Birth: August 27, 1994
Relationship Status: Married
Instagram: the_curvy_princess
Website: thecurvyprincess.com
Ishleen is a real example of how beauty knows no shape. She is also called a body-positive bride.
5. Shreeya Khade
Mumbai-based plus-size model Shreeya wears many hats. A graduate from Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering and MBA in Marketing, Shreeya used to work as a Research Strategist.
Name: Shreya Khade
Date of Birth: 22/01/1992
Relationship Status: Single
Business Venture: Tiffin Kart
Instagram: mycurvesgotglitter
Shreeya is now promoting stylecracker.com, where you can buy clothing for plus-size people. In the past, she has worked with WearEqual and blogged for SHEIN and Stalkbuylove. Apart from fashion and beauty, Shreeya also runs a tiffin service in Mumbai by the name Tiffin Kart.
“Be yourself and don’t get confused by comparing your personality or body with someone else’s. The moment you realise the uniqueness you bring to the table, there’s no looking back.”
6. Tanvi Geetha Ravishankar
Name: Tanvi Geetha Ravishankar
Relationship Status: Married
Instagram: thechubbytwirler
Website: confessionsofthechubbytwirler.wordpress.com
Tanvi is a plus-size fashion model, dancer, blogger, voiceover artist, fashion stylist, and voiceover artist. The 28-year-old model was born and raised in Mumbai. In addition to being an IT graduate, Tanvi is trained in Indian classical dance (Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kathak).
Career Highlights
– Walked for Little Shilpa and aLL at Lakme Fashion Week ’16
– Won the Top Social Influencer Award
– 27.5k+ Instagram followers
– Featured in various fashion campaigns
7. Sakshi Sindwani
Sakshi Sindwani has been changing the way society and the fashion industry view women with curves. She is a fashion blogger, size-positive influencer, and general confidence booster behind the blog StyleMeUpWithSakhi.
Career Highlights
– Started YouTube career to fill the gap in plus-size fashion content
– Graced the cover of Harper’s Bazaar
– Walked the ramp for Shivan & Narresh
– 440K Instagram followers
– 87K YouTube subscribers
Her content includes video styling, dancing challenges, brand recommendations, and confidence-boosters. She has earned a loyal following because of her cheery attitude and honest conversations about size and skin.
8. Jinal Jain
Jinal Jain is a Mumbai-based plus-size model and body positivity advocate who has been breaking stereotypes in the Indian fashion industry. Her journey from facing body-shaming to becoming a successful model has inspired many young women to embrace their bodies.
Name: Jinal Jain
Location: Mumbai, India
Profession: Model, Influencer
Instagram: @theplusandproud
Career Highlights
– Featured in multiple fashion campaigns for leading Indian brands
– Advocate for body positivity and self-acceptance
– Collaborated with major fashion retailers
– Growing social media presence with authentic content
– Conducted workshops on body confidence and self-love
9. Sharwari Gujar
Sharwari Gujar is a Pune-based plus-size model and digital creator who has become a prominent voice in the body positivity movement. Her authentic approach to content creation and fashion has earned her a dedicated following on social media.
Name: Sharwari Gujar
Location: Pune, India
Profession: Model, Digital Creator
Instagram: @sharwarigujar
Career Highlights
– Featured in numerous fashion and lifestyle campaigns
– Collaborated with major Indian fashion brands
– Known for her size-inclusive fashion content
– Advocates for body acceptance and mental health
– Growing influence in the digital fashion space
10. Mona Varonica Campbell
Mona Varonica Campbell is India’s first plus-size transgender model who has broken multiple barriers in the fashion industry. Her journey from facing discrimination to becoming a successful model and activist has inspired many in the LGBTQ+ and body positivity communities.
Name: Mona Varonica Campbell
Location: Mumbai, India
Profession: Model, Activist, Makeup Artist
Instagram: @monavaronica_campbell
Career Highlights
– First plus-size transgender model in India
– Walked for Lakme Fashion Week
– Featured in numerous international fashion shows
– Advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and body positivity
– Professional makeup artist and fashion consultant
