India's Next Top Model, season 3 is the third installment of India's Next Top Model, which premiered on 21 October 2017, at 7:00 pm IST (UTC+5:30) on MTV India. The Season 3 judges were Malaika Arora, Milind Soman and Dabboo Ratnani.
The winner of the competition was 20-year-old Riya Subodh from Ahmedabad, who was awarded a one-year talent contract with MTV India.
Cast Contestants ContestantAgeHeightHometownFinishPlaceBhanu Chaudhary 24Himachal PradeshEpisode 211Madhurima Roy26KolkataEpisode 310Summer Jacobs20PuneEpisode 58-9Tanishq Sharma22OmanAakriti Singh 28JaipurEpisode 67Akanksha Corda 20MumbaiEpisode 76Eva Aario19GuwahatiEpisode 85-4Parina Chopra22New DelhiShweta Raj21PuneEpisode 93Sabita Karki22Kathmandu, Nepal2Riya Subodh20Ahmedabad1
Judges and mentors Malaika Arora - presenter / head judge Milind Soman - judge Dabboo Ratnani - judge Neeraj Gaba - mentor and image consultant
Episodes
Episode 1: Casting Original airdate:
This was the casting episode. The 16 semi-finalists had a runway show at Club Sirkus, Mumbai for designer Gabriella Demetriades. Later, one by one had an interview with the judges.
Episode 2: Posing Original airdate:
The top sixteen semi-finalists were narrowed down to the top 10 who moved into the model villa. Then remaining contestants had a challenge where they were paired up and had a photo shoot on stilts. Erika Packard was a guest mentor for this photo shoot. The pairs were Eva & Parina, Aakriti & Akanksha, Summer & Madhurima, Bhanu & Sabita and Shweta & Riya. After that the girls had an Underwater photo shoot with male model and judge Milind Soman. Each girl got only 3 dives. As Aakriti & Akanksha won the challenge, they got a special advantage by having 4 dives but that to steal 1 dive from one of the fellow models. Akanksha chose Eva & Aakriti chose Bhanu.
First call-out: Summer Jacobs Bottom two: Aakriti Singh & Bhanu Chaudhary Eliminated: Bhanu Chaudhary Featured photographer: Dabboo Ratnani
Episode 3: Runway Original airdate:
Trainer Alesia Raut was a guest mentor to train the models for a runway challenge on a 10-inch runway in the water and had to take a selfie using OPPO phone kept at the end of the ramp. As the winner of the challenge Sabita was allowed to choose any 3 girls to give a disadvantage at the next shoot. She chose Eva, Aakriti & Summer. On set the models had a jewelry beauty shoot using balding caps while holding iguanas. The girls with disadvantage had to shoot with two iguanas instead of one like the other contestants.
First call-out: Riya Subodh Bottom two: Aakriti Singh & Madhurima Rao Eliminated: Madhurima Rao
Episode 4: Makeover Original airdate:
A new contestant named Tanishq entered the competition. During this episode, makeovers occurred. After makeovers the contestants had a free fall photo shoot.
First call-out: Shweta Raj Bottom three: Akanksha Corda & Tanishq Sharma Eliminated: None
Episode 5: Chemistry Original airdate:
This week the girls had a challenge photo shoot in pairs. The pairs were Aakrati & Tej, Parina & Jay, Eva & Mandeep, Shweta & Mohit, Nikhil & Riya, Sabita & Akash and Akansha & Baseer. Summer & Tanishq were left out and had to pair up with each other. Riya won immunity for this week's elimination for winning the challenge. On set the models had a photoshoot with Amante lingerie and posing on the pole.
First call-out: Riya Subodh Bottom three: Sabita Karki, Summer Jacobs & Tanishq Sharma Eliminated: Tanishq Sharma & Summer Jacobs Special guests: Tej Gill, Akash Chaudhary, Nikhil Sachdeva, Mohit Hiranandani, Jay Bodas, Baseer Ali, Mandeep Gujjar
Episode 6: Expressions Original airdate:
This week the girls had a challenge photo shoot as cowgirl and Parina win the challenge. On set the models had a commercial for Livon Serum in pair.
First call-out: Parina Chopra & Riya Subodh Bottom two: Aakriti Singh & Eva Aario Eliminated: Aakriti Singh Featured photographer:
Episode 7: Editorial & Commercial Original airdate:
This week the girls had a challenge photo shoot for Livon Serum and Parina win the challenge, After challenge, Neeraj ask the girl who should not remained in the competition. On set the models had a sexy photoshoot that they bodies covered in chocolate and pose with male model. Because Eva & Riya were the most voted, they had to pose together.
First call-out: Parina Chopra Bottom two: Akanksha Corda & Sabita Karki Eliminated: Akanksha Corda Featured photographer:
Episode 8: Top 5 Original airdate:
The remaining 5 had an OPPO selfie challenge, Shweta won and win an OPPO Phone. Later, they had a runway challenge on a cowhouse. As the winner of the challenge, Shweta became the first finalist in the finale. On set the models had a glamorous shoot with Malaika Arora.
Ticket to Finale: Shweta Raj (Immune from elimination) First call-out: Sabita Karki Bottom three: Eva Aario, Parina Chopra & Riya Subodh Eliminated: Eva Aario & Parina Chopra
Episode 9: Finale Original Airdate:
The remaining 3 had a photoshoot for OPPO calendar 2018. Later, they had the last photoshoot with family member. They had a final runway show in the judging room. At the end, Riya became India's Next Top Model.
Final 3: Riya Subodh, Sabita Karki & Shweta Raj Eliminated: Shweta Raj Final 2: Riya Subodh & Sabita Karki India's Next Top Model: Riya Subodh
Episode 10: Recap Original Airdate:
This was a recap episode.
Summaries Call-out order +OrderEpisodes234567891SabitaSummerRiyaShwetaRiyaParinaRiyaParina SabitaRiya2ShwetaParinaEvaSabitaParinaRiya ShwetaSabita3AkankshaRiyaSummerAakritiEvaShwetaShweta RiyaShweta4SummerMadhurimaParinaRiyaAkankshaAkankshaEvaParinaEva5EvaShwetaSabitaParinaShwetaSabitaSabita6RiyaEvaAkankshaEvaAakritiEvaAkanksha 7MadhurimaSabitaShweta AkankshaSummerTanishqSabita Aakriti8BhanuAkankshaAakriti SummerTanishq9AakritiAakritiMadhurima10Parina Bhanu
The contestant was eliminated The contestant was in a non-elimination bottom three The contestant was immune from elimination The contestant won the competition
Photo shoot guide
Episode 2 photo shoot: Posing underwater with Milind Soman Episode 3 photo shoot: Bald beauty shoot with jewelries and iguanas Episode 4 photo shoot: Falling from a skyscraper Episode 5 photo shoot: Posing with a pole in Amante lingerie Episode 6 commercial: Livon Serum in pair Episode 7 photo shoots: Livon Serum campaign on trampoline; Romance on the chocolate bathtub with male model Episode 8 photo shoot: Glamorous with Malaika Arora Episode 9 photo shoot: Final photo with family
Post–Top Model careers
Bhanu Chaudhary signed with Winsome Talents and Babbu Model Management. She has appeared on magazine editorials for DNA, The Times of India February 2018, Vogue September 2018,... and walked in fashion shows of FDCI, Falguni Shane Peacock, Hemang Agrawal, House of Aanchal, Felix Bendish, Amaresh Singh Couture, Anjalee & Arjun Kapoor, Cantabil Retail, Allie Sharma, Rina Dhaka, Shahid Afridi Store, Renu Tandon, Ura Street, Basanti Kapde Aur Koffee, Rabani & Rakha Spring 2025, Limak by Kamil, Rohit K. Verma,... She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Veet, The Modern Bala by Ramniyata, Naav by Avneet, Shahpura Collection SS18, Ggaba by Gitanjali SS18, Adorn By Nikita Ladiwala, Fancy Pastels, The House of MBJ, Ambraee, The Studio M by Madhulika FW18, Rivaaj Clothing, Saakshaat, House Of Tomar, Suvasa, Triune Store, Ambika Lal, Gazal Mishra, Silky Bindra, Johori Jewellery, Myaara, The Warp 'n Weft, Nilima Couture Summer 2022, Anuvas, Maraasim Couture, Agashe Store, Mehraab by Arun & John, Silvaa Jewelry, Siroy Design, Radhak Studio, Coyu Store, Airia Mall, Nexus Elante Mall, Pacific Mall IN, Aqualens, Keynu Aesthetics, The Khyber Resort, Mahima Real Estate Group, Hyatt Regency, KidZania,... Madhurima Roy signed with Spottlightt Social Talent Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Indulge Express August 2020, Bollywood Town #8 March 2026,.... She has modeled for Olay, Zepto, Mamaearth, Fujinon, LG, Samsung Galaxy, Havells, Aquaguard, Liebherr Appliances, Renault Kiger, Coca-Cola India, Amstel Brewery, Wagh Bakri Tea, Bru Coffee, Visa Inc., Livspace, Bonito Designs, Merino Laminates, Godrej, Manforce Condoms, Pampers, Nilkamal Sleep, Shalimar Incense,... Beside modeling, Roy is also pursue an acting career starring on Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein, Love Lust & Confusion, Bombers, Kaushiki, Ready 2 Mingle, Criminal Justice, Little Things 3, Four More Shots Please!, Junglee, Judgemental Hai Kya, The Zoya Factor, Dark 7 White, Mafia, Mum Bhai, Inside Edge 2, Code M, Dobaaraa, Karm Yuddh, Na Jaane Kaun Aa Gaya,... Summer Jacobs signed with Toabh Talent Management, Inega Model Management, Tfai Management and Emodels Model Agency in Dubai. She has appeared on magazine editorials for Femina, The Times of India June 2018, India Today February 2019, Dé Modé March-April 2019, Evon US January 2021, Vigour Canada March 2021, Exeleon US June 2021, Style Cruze Australia August 2022,... and walked in fashion shows of Shein, Istituto Marangoni, Narendra Kumar SR19, Fad International, Payal Singhal SR20, Schwarzkopf,... She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Shein, Moroccanoil, Sandeep Khosla, Fleur De Lis, Ginni Wadhwa, Trish by Trisha Datwani SS19, Natasha Dalal Label, Amazon Fashion, Charu & Vasundhara, Jade by Monica & Karishma, Monisha Demelo, Sketch for Inclusion, Mash By Malvika Shroff, Fancy Pants The Store, Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika, Arpita Mehta, Payal Singhal, Big Little Lemons, Rishi & Vibhuti FW23, Hardika Parmar, Nykaa Cosmetics, Rya by Riya Thakkar, Around The City Shop, Lovechild Masaba, Planet Paaduks, Imaka Clothing, Chapter 2 Clothing, OWND!, Itrh Weddings, Emirates UAE, Pursue Hard Seltzer,... Beside modeling, Jacobs is also pursuing an acting career which she starred in Hello Mini. Tanishq Sharma has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show for Rose Boutique By Kitty Jain. She has modeled for TBZ The Original, Kodak Lens, Hero Cycles,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Sakaal Times February 2019, The Weekly Gazette #979 December 2019, Enspired UK #8 June 2021, BGN US November 2021,... Beside modeling, she has competed and won Miss India Worldwide 2019 and later became the host of Miss India Worldwide 2025. Sharma retired from modeling in 2021. Aakriti Singh has taken a couple of test shots, appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Suburb Life #4 April 2019, First India October 2021,... and walked in fashion shows of Inifd School, Vivaah Bridal, Rina Dhaka, Poonam Vohra,... Beside modeling, she is also the host of Dazller Eterna Love Yourself on Zing TV. She retired from modeling in 2020. Akanksha Corda signed with Inega Model Management and Toabh Talent Management. She has appeared on magazine editorials for Vogue May 2019, Elléments US July 2019,... and walked in fashion shows of Manish Malhotra, Gundi Studios FW19, Swapnil Shinde SR20,... She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Myntra, Skechers, Blasian Sunglasses, Cazr Of The Hood, Basically Basic, Shaya by Caratlane, Royal Stag,... Corda retired from modeling in 2024. Eva Aario signed with Adore Artists. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for L'utopia October 2021. She has modeled for Attiitude Clothing, Spykar SS21, Sooo Pro Cosmetics Nigeria, Ghazals Grandeur Nigeria, Royal Stag, Rubicon Drinks Arabia,... Beside modeling, Aario also own a candle business called Jonakrati Handcrafted, competed on Mrs Universe UAE 2023 and appeared in several music videos such as "Yaariyan" by Vishnu Kant ft. Paritosh Thapa, "Love in Tokyo" by Paul Play & Olamide, "Kai!" by Olamide & Wizkid,...