Modelling may be a big thing in the West but models in India are increasingly becoming a rare breed. With most magazine covers and major brands turning to movie stars, the Indian supermodel is slowly slipping away into the aisles. To make matters more complicated, models from East European countries who have flooded the Indian markets are often accused of undercutting market rates. This is making it more and more difficult for the Indian models to be in the spotlight. Even so, there are some models who have stood out for their body of work. Several of them are even setting international runways on fire. As we begin the New Year, here’s doffing our hat to some of India’s best-known models. We begin with… (ALSO SEE These 12 photos of Indian yogini Deepika Mehta are all the yogainspiration you need ) Also Read - Pune Court Rejects Violation Plea Over 'Covishield' Trademark Use by Serum Institute

Neelam Gill

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This Indian-origin British model shot into limelight when Burberry signed her on for their campaign. Neelam Gill has since walked the runway for Kanye West and Dior and has appeared in Vogue magazine’s editorials as well as been the face of brands such as Burberry and Abercrombie & Fitch and appearing in Vogue magazine. Also Read - Delhi Blast: Dump Data of Calls, CCTV Footage Being Examined; Israel Embassy Says 'Was on High Alert Already'

Paloma Monnappa

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From the lush green hills of Coorg, Paloma Monappa came into the collective consciousness of India with the travel show India My Way. You can credit her insanely good looks to the fantastic genetic jackpot of a Coorgi-meets-Tibetan (her mum’s from Tibet). She loves to surf and when she isn’t melting icecaps, Paloma Monnappa also acts in south Indian movies! (ALSO READ Kingfisher Calendar 2017 model Dayana Erappa shows us why Metallic is the NEW BOLD)

Rikee Chatterjee

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