India's Next Top Model, season 2 is the second installment of India's Next Top Model. It premiered on MTV India on 10 July 2016 at 7:00 pm IST (UTC+5:30). Eleven finalists were chosen to compete for the show. Lisa Haydon reprised her role as the host/head judge along with judge Dabboo Ratnani, and mentor Neeraj Gaba.
Among with the prizes was a one-year modelling contract with Bling Talent Management, the opportunity to appear in an editorial spread for Cosmopolitan magazine, a one-year contract with Livon Serum, a campaign for Abof.com website and a jewelry gift from PC Jeweler.
The winner of the competition was 21 year-old Pranati Prakash from Patna.
Cast Contestants ContestantAgeHeightHometownFinishPlaceAshmita Jaggi26MumbaiEpisode 311Minash Ravuthar23MumbaiEpisode 410Ritija Malvankar21MumbaiEpisode 59Rajashree Singha21GuwahatiEpisode 78–7Poulomi Das20KolkataNeelam Virwani22PuneEpisode 86Akanksha Sharma20GurgaonEpisode 95–4Priya Banerjee23San Francisco, United StatesSubhamita Banerjee26Kolkata Episode 103Jantee Hazarika22Guwahati 2Pranati Prakash21Patna 1
Judges and mentors Lisa Haydon - presenter / head judge Dabboo Ratnani - judge Neeraj Gaba - mentor and image consultant
Episodes
Episode 1 Original airdate:
Summary: This was the casting episode.
Episode 2 Original airdate:
First call-out: Subhamita Banerjee Bottom four: Ana Chawdhary, Lekha Prajapati, Pranati Prakash and Raavi Ambiger Eliminated: Ana Chawdhary, and Raavi Ambiger Featured photographer: Dabboo Ratnani
Episode 3 Original airdate:
During this episode, makeovers occurred. Akanksha's long hair was cut as a short pixie cut. She wept after being forced to having the haircut. Also, Pranati's long black hair was cut as a auburn lob with bangs. After makeover, the models have a cover shoot for a Livon Serum product and they also have to decide which one out of three photos should be used for the packaging. And that will be the photo the judges assess at deliberation.
At judging, Lisa Haydon tells them disappointingly that they have chosen photos that accentuate their own strengths, instead of sell the product for the client. But with Neelam, this smart and ambitious girl puts a smile on Lisa’s face by scoring best photo two weeks in a row and even the client calls her picture "fabulous". Priya has once again ended up in bottom two with Minash, whose mature look and average photo only manage to yield a lukewarm response from the judges. Faced with a tough decision, Lisa eventually gives Priya one more chance to translate her passion for modelling into her photoshoots.
Challenge winner/Immune: Pranati Prakash First call-out: Neelam Virwani Bottom two: Ashmita Jaggi and Priya Banerjee Eliminated: Ashmita Jaggi Guest judge: Manish Malhotra
Episode 4 Original airdate:
Wildcard Entry: Ritija Malvankar First call-out: Neelam Virwani Bottom two: Minash Ravuthar and Priya Banerjee Eliminated: Minash Ravuthar Guest judge: Hardee Shah
Episode 5 Original airdate:
Challenge winner: Rajashree Singha and Poulomi Das First call-out: Rajashree Singha Bottom two: Pranati Prakash and Ritija Malvankar Eliminated: Ritija Malvankar Special guest: Ricky Singh Featured photographer: Nuno Oliveira and Ashish Chawla Guest judge: Upen Patel
Episode 6 Original airdate:
Model Theme Akanksha Bubble wrap Jantee Plastic toys Neelam Compact discs Poulomi Plastic spoons Pranati Newspaper Priya Cassette reel Rajashree Party curtains Subhamita Plastic cups
Challenge winner: Jantee Hazarika and Pranati Prakash Immune: Jantee Hazarika First call-out: Pranati Prakash Bottom two: Poulomi Das and Subhamita Banerjee Eliminated: None Guest judge: Shalmali Kholgade
Episode 7 Original airdate:
Challenge winner: Jantee Hazarika First call-out: Pranati Prakash Bottom three: Neelam Virwani, Poulomi Das, Rajashree Singha Eliminated: Poulomi Das and Rajashree Singha Guest judge: Milind Soman
Episode 8 Original airdate:
Challenge winner: Akanksha Sharma First call-out: Akanksha Sharma Bottom two: Jantee Hazarika and Neelam Virwani Eliminated: Neelam Virwani Featured photographer: Vinit Bhatt Guest judge: Manish Paul
Episode 9 Original airdate:
Challenge winner: None First call-out: Jantee Hazarika Bottom three: Akanksha Sharma, Subhamita Banergee and Priya Banerjee Eliminated: Akanksha Sharma and Priya Banerjee Featured photographer: Dabboo Ratnani Guest judge: Neha Dhupia
Episode 10 Original airdate:
Final three: Jantee Hazarika, Pranati Prakash and Subhamita Banerjee Eliminated: Subhamita Banerjee Final two: Jantee Hazarika and Pranati Prakash India's Next Top Model: Pranati Prakash
Summaries
Call-out order OrderEpisodes23456789101SubhamitaPranatiNeelamRajashreeJanteePranatiAkankshaJanteePranati2 AkankshaNeelamPranatiPoulomiPranatiAkankshaPranatiPranatiJantee3RajashreeSubhamitaPoulomiJanteeAkankshaSubhamitaPriyaSubhamitaSubhamita4PoulomiAkankshaAkankshaPriyaRajashreeJanteeSubhamitaAkankshaPriya5MinashRajashreeSubhamitaAkankshaPriyaPriyaJantee6PriyaMinashRajashreeSubhamitaNeelamNeelamNeelam7JanteeJanteeRitijaNeelamPoulomiSubhamitaPoulomiRajashree8NeelamPoulomiJanteePranati9PranatiPriyaPriyaRitija10AshmitaAshmitaMinash
The contestant was eliminated The contestant was immune from the elimination The contestant was in a non-elimination bottom two The contestant won the competition
Photo shoot guide Episode 1 photo shoot: Harnessed in the sky (casting) Episode 3 runway show: Manish Malhotra bridal collection Episode 4 photo shoot: Livon serum campaign Episode 5 photo shoots: Posing on a horse with a male model; Giants wearing Amante lingerie Episode 6 photo shoots: Acrobats on a trapeze; Recyclable materials Episode 7 runway show: Fire runway Episode 8 commercial & photo shoot: Livon serum commercial; Jewelry beauty shots with a tarantula Episode 9 photo shoots: Bats hanging upside down; Posing with Lisa Haydon Episode 10 runway show: Lakme Fashion Week 2016
Post–Top Model careers
Ashmita Jaggi has taken a couple of test shots and featured on Stylus Express May 2018, Bartaman June 2018,... She has appeared on campaigns for Sebamed, Abof IN, Shammi Jaggi, Urban Yoga Store, Nihar Naturals, Sugar Cosmetics, Rayasha Khan, Colgate, Škoda Auto, MG Motor, Netflix, B Natural Fruit Beverages, Magic Moments, Saffola Foodie, Harpic, Kinara Capital, DBS Bank, Indian Oil,... Beside modeling, she is also the host of Zee Trendsetters of Zee Entertainment Enterprises and pursue an acting career starring in Aye Zindagi, Qaidi Band, Piyaa Albela, Mastram, Shrikant Bashir, LSD - Love, Scandal and Doctors, Girgit, Drishyam 2, Gaslight, Call Me Bae, Honeymoon Photographer, Tu Dhadkan Main Dil,... Minash Ravuthar signed with Identity Model Management and Times Talent. She has featured on Bombay Times, Telangana Today February 2017,... and appeared on campaigns for Brand Factory, Koasheé By Shubhitaa FW16, Fahd Khatri, Myoho Clothing, Drishti & Zahabia SS17, Karn Malhotra SS17, Maheka Mirpuri, Gazala Khwaja, Aneehka IN, Ruvya By Ruchika & Divya, Āroka IN, Mohey Fashion, Nivedita Saboo Couture, Straight Studio Salon FW24.25,... She has taken a couple of test shots and walked the runway of Falguni Shane Peacock, Golden Thimble Boutique, Masaba Gupta, Gagan Kumar, Inifd School, Nandini Baruva SR17, Shravan Kummar, Rebecca Dewan, Sourabh Kant Shrivastava, Wendell Rodricks FW18, Tarun Tahiliani, House of Kotwara, Van heusen Intimates, Garima Khabiya, Amor Design Institute, IIFT Surat, Arvind Ampula, Gauri & Nainika, Payal Singhal,... Ravuthar retired from modeling in 2022. Ritija Malvankar signed with Inega Model Management. She has appeared on magazine editorials for Navy Brown November 2018, Vogue May 2019,... and walked the runway of Sandeep Khosla, Gaurang Shah FW17.18, Rebecca Dewan,... She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on campaigns for Masaba Gupta, Skechers, Arabellaa, Maheka Mirpuri, Aarti Mahtani, Nykaa Fashion FW19, Pipa Bella, Dr Sheths, The Souled Store, Kay Beauty By Katrina,... Poulomi Das prior the show signed with Toabh Talent Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Nakid US April 2018, Femina July 2018, Maxim September 2018, The Pioneer April 2021, Entitle #1 June 2025,... She has appeared on campaigns for Jabong, Mac Cosmetics, Bobbi Brown, Glow & Lovely, Beena Kannan, Lakmé Cosmetics, Aaraa by Avantika, A. Geeri Pai, Rangoli Sarees, Payal Singhal, Pawan & Pranav, Samatvam by Anjali Bhaskar FW17, Aza Fashions, Ganga Fashions, Ginil & Disha, Aahamori by Amrita CB, Gäaya by Gayatri Kilachand, Albari Fashions, Pallavi Jaikishan, Candyskin, Shoppers Stop, Khanna Jewellers, Ahilaya, Zukti Jewellery, Amour Faith Hope, Piramal Aranya,... Beside modeling, Das has also competed on Bigg Boss OTT 2024 and pursue an acting career starring in Suhani Si Ek Ladki, Dil Hi Toh Hai, Aghori, Baarish, Kartik Purnima, Paurashpur, Bekaboo, Hai Taubba, Naagin, Jehanabad - Of Love & War, Tu Meri Heer Main Tera Ranjha,... Rajashree Singha signed with Faze Creative Management, A1 Models in Bangkok and Upfront Models in Singapore. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on campaigns for Ritu Kumar, Maybelline, Parachute, Tata Cliq, Meesho, Falguni Shane Peacock, Veet, Zivame, Myntra SS17, Abof IN, Doodlage FW17, Whim by Poorvi, We Are Rheson, Lifestyle Stores, Jade by Monica & Karishma, Sue Mue SS18, Injiri, Westside Stores, Meena Bazaar, Ajiesh Oberoi FW18, Shoppers Stop, Unizep Thailand, Chola The Label, Rover Label Thailand, Aanswr, Āroka IN, Global Desi SS20, Renu Oberoi, Nykaa Fashion, Nnnow, Flipkart SS21, Enamor Bra, Everyuth Naturals, Madame Fashions, The Collective IN, The Label Life, Caratlane, Scarlet Sage, Tira Beauty, Tarun Tahiliani, Isharya, Shop Feier, Jena Luxury, Newme Fashion, Sugar Cosmetics, Iconsiam Thailand, Tecno Mobile, Samsung, Maruti Suzuki, Vespa, Coca-Cola India, Whirlpool, The Ribbon Room Bar, Taj Hotels, Unacademy, Zee5 Premium,... She has walked the runway of Manish Malhotra, Wacoal, Siddartha Tytler, Rina Dhaka SS17, Studio Virtues SS17, Rajesh Pratap Singh SS17, Tanieya Khanuja SS17, JJ Valaya SS17, Anupamaa Dayal SS17, Pallavi Jaipur SS17, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna SS17, Ajio SR17, Savio Jon SR17, Anuj Bhutani WF17, Khumanthem SR18, Divya Sheth WF18, Ka-Sha WF18, Surendri by Yogesh Chaudhary WF18, Mishru WF18, Vriksh by Gunjan Jain WF18, Deme by Gabriella, Arpita Mehta SR23, Fad Academy, Abraham & Thakore, Saaksha & Kinni, Jade by Monica & Karishma,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Cosmopolitan, Femina, Grazia, Harper's Bazaar, Jute US, Solstice UK, Elegant US November 2016, Currentmood June 2017, The People's Chronicle January 2018, Elle March 2018, The Atlas US May 2018, Volant Germany #8 May 2018, Latest Italia June 2018, Mind June 2018, The Draft UK August 2018, Eloque UK #8 August 2018, L'Officiel Hommes Thailand August 2019, Sudsapda Thailand September 2019, Salon International November 2019,... Beside modeling, Singha is also competed on Grazia Cover Girl Hunt 2017 and appeared in several music videos such as "Keep Walking" by John Legend ft. Raja Kumari, "Designer" by Guru Randhawa & Yo Yo Honey Singh ft. Divya Khosla Kumar,...