The modelling industry is witnessing a lot of fresh, beautiful faces of late.

They are young, dynamic, confident and well educated. AT caught up with Yashica Keswani, one such ramp scorcher, who was in Vadodara recently to promote a prominent watch brand. “I endorsed this as I believe it’s fashionable, trendy and very much wearable. In short, it reflects my personality, which is very important if you are endorsing a product,” she says.

About her background, she says, “I am well educated. I studied in England and did my BA(Honours) in Hospitality and Business Management. I was modelling part-time and have walked the ramp in the UK and San Fransisco. One thing led to another. I am very happy to have moved back to India. I have a really supportive family and it's nice to be back with them after long.” She has all the more reasons to be happy as “I have a long connection with Vadodara and my family is here.” Does being well educated give one a solid back-up? “I do have a good back-up. But I am the kind of person who will go for plan B only if plan A is totally exhausted. I give 100% to whatever I do!” she avers.

Given her great looks and the number of models that have taken to acting in recent times, are we going to see her going the same way? “I have just returned to India and need to take stock of things. But if the right project comes along, then I am open to it,” she says. So what’s the secret behind that perfect figure? “I drink lots of water and exercise regularly. I also use sun-screen lotion. Besides, it’s important to stay away from fried food and too much of sweets,” she informs. As a person, she is “very lively and loves to enjoy life. I love to paint and dance and am an ardent scuba diver too. I love adventure!”

So what’s her personal style statement? “I don't follow any particular kind of fashion. You should always wear what you look good in; otherwise the very purpose of it is defeated.” Well said.

Any message for aspiring models? “All I want to say is that one must be focussed.I believe that if you truly chase your dream, it comes true some day.” She has a very philosophical take on role models: “I don’t idolize people. Each person is unique and has something different to offer. At the end of the day, it's about discovering the ‘real you’.” Wise words, those!