Rishi Idnani - Exclusive Interview

Here it is, the Rishi Idnani Interview!!! – from “dosas” to “Zoolander” … we discuss the elements that make up the “Next Big Thing”!

F::You've said "I am mostly Indian and proud of it!" so do you like Indian food, if yes any favorites?
R::I am mostly Indian. However, I am a mut lol. I have some ancestral roots from Persian and Italy. Yes, I love Indian food. From the tandoori chicken and lamb to the mithai (Indian desserts) to the dosa and idilis, I eat them all and do not deprive myself from them. I also have an obsession with Italian food and Japanese hibachi and sushi.

F::Which University do you go to and what's your major? What made you choose it and which comes easier modeling or your studies?
R::I am currently majoring in business (primarily hotel and lodging management) at New York University. I am currently a sophomore and plan to graduate by 2010. Modeling is more of a passion, and I choose it over my studies (skipping a class here or there) almost on a daily basis.

F::What's one thing you love about New York ?
R::I love everything about New York. It's undoubtedly the best and most important city in the world. The food and the nightlife make me never want to leave New York.

F::You're a model, you're into sports, and you have a challenging major, what keeps you going? What drives you?
R::From the castings to the shoots to the classroom and ultimately to spending time with family and friends, I found that my discipline and motivation to always want more have driven me to my success and helped me manage my time.

F::How do your friends and colleagues react to your modeling career?
R::Of course, after watching Ben Stiller's Zoolander, my friends have found it necessary to humor my choice of a career whenever they get the opportunity with constant references to the movie. All in all, my family and friends have been very supportive and respectful of my modeling career.

F::Have you learned anything from the modeling industry?
R::There is a lot of rejection in the modeling industry. If you do not have the tough skin for it, I suggest you do not quit your day job.

F::What to you normally wear? Is casual or smart your style? What's one piece of clothing you cant live with out?
R::In the morning, I find myself usually wearing the same articles of clothing I wore the night before more or less. During the day, whether at class or out and about, I am usually a fitted jeans and t-shirt type of guy unless the occasion arises where I have to be all dressed up. I cannot live, however, without my ripped navy colored True Religion jeans that I have had for 3 years and still fit perfectly.

F::Do you keep track of the fashion industry? If yes, what's your favorite men's wear brand?
R::My favorite men's wear brand has to be Calvin Klein. It's designed sexy yet very neutral with its designs. From the underwear to their jeans, Calvin Klein makes up a considerable part of my wardrobe.


F::Where do you like to hang out ?
R::I love traveling to the beach. I eventually want to visit every major coast in the world.

F::"Boxers or briefs or ... ???" – we had to ask we received 43 emails asking that very question!
R::I am usually a boxers type of guy. Something with an alluring design or colour. But if I see a pair of comfortable boxer briefs, I wouldn't shy away from them.

F::Thank you once again for this interview, what are your thoughts of “fetch!”?

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