Gladrags Mega-Model in city

Chandigarh Newsline found her relaxing at home, casually dressed in white pedal pushers and a strappy purple top. quot;Chandigarh has changed a lot. Lots of food joint have come up,quot; she remarked.

At ease with her super model image, Aanchal is aware of the commitment required in a modelling career. quot;There is a lot of responsibility attached to modelling, especially when you are representing your country. They judge your nation from your behaviour, from the way you conduct yourself; every step you take, counts,quot; she said.

However, Aanchal is unhappy over the fact that the Indian community is not well represented in the international arena. quot;From what they gather through channels like the BBC, people abroad visualise India as a poverty-ridden country, inhabited by dark-skinned people with red dots on the forehead and who cannot speak English. In fact, they took me for an Italian,quot; said Aanchal.

Aanchal wants to act in films, but says it is important that her first movie is with a very good director. quot;I want to be a winner; that was the attitude with which I entered the Gladrags contest. I entered with the spirit of winning, not with the spirit of participating. I wanted people to remember me as a very good contestant, even if I failed to win the title.quot;

Aanchal, who secured first division in her BA-II exams which had coincided with the contest, is determined to finish her studies. quot;My parents want me to complete my studies. Education is important and I will not let them down,quot; she said.

The baby of the family, Aanchal has her three elder sisters as great friends. quot;My family is complete. I have never had the urge to go outside and seek solacequot;.

Aanchal features in a due-for-release music video with Harbhajan Maan and will be shooting for a Hindi music video at Nainital tomorrow. She has also completed an acting course with Prof Roshan Taneja quot;who has taught the nitty-gritty of acting skills to Jaya Bachhan, among othersquot;.