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| | {{Infobox pageant titleholder | ||
| | | name= Shamita Singha | ||
| image = Shamita Singha at the launch of Spanish women's brand 'Vinegar' in Hyderabad.jpg | |||
| caption= Shamita Singha at the launch of Spanish women's brand 'Vinegar' in Hyderabad, Dec 2013. | |||
| competitions=[[Femina Miss India|Femina Miss India 2001]]<br>[[Miss Earth 2001]]<br>(Semifinalist)<br>(Miss Personality)<br>(Best in National Costume) | |||
| birth_name= Shamita Singha | |||
| birth_place= [[Mumbai]], India | |||
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| height= {{height|m=1.73}}<ref name=Missindiaearth2001/> | |||
| weight= {{convert|121|lb|kg}}<ref name=Missindiaearth2001/> | |||
| measurements= 34-26-36<ref name=Missindiaearth2001/> | |||
| occupation= Model | |||
| eye_color= Brown | |||
| hair_color= Black | |||
| ethnicity= Asian | |||
| title= [[Femina Miss India|Femina Miss India Earth 2001]]<br>[[Miss Earth 2001|Miss Earth 2001 Semifinalist]] | |||
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'''Shamita Singha''' is a fashion model, [[television anchor]], [[animal rights activist]], [[VJ (media personality)|VJ]], and beauty queen from [[India]].<ref name=tasting-party>{{cite news|title=Shamita Singha Hosts Models Rock Wine Tasting Party|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/shamita-singha-hosts-models-wine-tasting-party-20081222|accessdate=7 June 2011|newspaper=[[DesiHits]] News|date=21 December 2008}}</ref><ref name=staradvice>{{cite news|last=Janhvi|first=Patel|title=Star Advice: Shamita Singha|url=http://www.starboxoffice.com/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2008/November/News_20081126_184|accessdate=6 June 2011|newspaper=Star Box Office: Come Home to the Stars|date=26 November 2008}}</ref> She was crowned [[Femina Miss India|Femina Miss Earth India 2001]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Who Will Be World's Cutest Vegetarians?|url=http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=45827|accessdate=11 June 2011|newspaper=Mangalorean|date=14 June 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Miss Tierra vive su fase final|url=http://www.eldeber.com.bo/anteriores/20011025/sociales_8.html|accessdate=11 June 2011|newspaper=El Deber|date=25 October 2001|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201827/http://www.eldeber.com.bo/anteriores/20011025/sociales_8.html|archivedate=29 October 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and later competed in the first edition of the international [[Miss Earth 2001]] beauty pageant produced by [[Carousel Productions]], where she was one of the semifinalists.<ref>{{cite news|title=Danish law student is Miss Earth|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-79263990.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022221055/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-79263990.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-10-22|publisher=Filipino Reporter|first=Online|last= High Beam News|date=2001-11-08|accessdate=12 January 2010}}</ref><ref name=almanac-history>{{cite news|title=Pageant History|url=http://www.pageant-almanac.com/history.php|publisher=Pageant Almanac|first=Paul|last=Palmero|date=18 June 2005|accessdate=12 January 2010}}</ref> | |||
==Career and activism== | |||
Singha is a supermodel in India.<ref name=B4Unewvjmodel/><ref>{{cite news|last=Girish|first=Rao|title=Going Red Hot for PETA!|url=http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2008/sep/23look2.htm|accessdate=7 June 2011|newspaper=[[Rediff.com]]|date=28 September 2008}}</ref> She modelled for [[Levi's|Levis]], [[Electrolux]], and Platinum Jewellery. She participated in fashion shows for designers like [[Manish Malhotra]] and [[Ritu Kumar]].<ref name=beautyforthebeast>{{cite news|last=Wajihuddin|first=Mohammed|title=Beauty for the Beast|url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=47968|accessdate=7 June 2011|newspaper=[[Express India]]|date=1 April 20 03}}</ref> She was a star in [[Motorola]] television commercial with Indian actor and film producer, [[Abhishek Bachchan]].<ref name=ridinghigh>{{cite news|last=Syeda|first=Farida|title=Riding high|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/12/09/stories/2006120900630100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109235849/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/12/09/stories/2006120900630100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 November 2012|accessdate=7 June 2011|date=9 December 2006|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> | |||
Singha has supported animal welfare organisations, and is a trustee on the [[Animal Welfare Board of India]]<ref name=ridinghigh/> | |||
and funds an organisation called Nature and Animal Care Foundation.<ref name=beautyforthebeast/> In a campaign against [[animal cruelty]], Singha posed on a bed of [[red chillies]] wearing nothing for PETA Dishoom, the youth division of [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals]] in India, with the tagline "''Spice Up Your Life – Go Vegetarian''".<ref name=staradvice/> | |||
She was on the news in March 2003 when she sat as a judge at a fashion festival in [[Mumbai]]. She intervened when she saw a bare-chested model swaggered on to the ramp with a pair of pythons entwined around his neck.<ref name=beautyforthebeast/> She also posed next to a 40-foot [[killer whale]] in 2006 for the [[Kingfisher]]'s Swimsuit Special Calendar 2007.<ref name=ridinghigh/> | |||
In August 2004, [[B4U Music]] and [[B4U Movies]] announced Singha and [[Sajid Khan]] | |||
as two new addition to its [[VJ (media personality)|VJ]] bandwagon to build up the audience base.<ref name=B4Unewvjmodel>{{cite news|last=Indiantelevision.com Team|title=B4U to sport two new VJs model Shamita Singha and funny man Sajid Khan|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/aug/aug193.htm|accessdate=7 June 2011|newspaper=[[Indian television]]|date=20 August 2004}}</ref> | |||
She started to host a daily TV show in 2007 called, ''Maximum Style'' designed to connect with the upmarket home-audiences and dealt with ever-fickle fashions, haute lifestyles, fitness, stunning looks, innovative interiors and exotic night-spots to chill out in.<ref>{{cite news|last=Padukone|first=Chaitanya|title=Shamita's new avatar|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_shamitas-new-avatar_1093885|accessdate=7 June 2011|newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=30 April 2007}}</ref> | |||
Singha is a wine enthusiast turned wine trainer.<ref name=staradvice/><ref name=tasting-party/><ref name=ridinghigh/> She took up introductory & intermediate wine tasting courses and obtained [[Wine & Spirit Education Trust|WSET]] Level 2 certification in wine & spirits. She had her 1st level studies at the Saint Emilion wine tasting school in [[Bordeaux]], France and an introductory course at the Beaune School of Wine in Burgundy. She also attended various wine tasting workshops in Spain as well as in London at the London Wine Academy and special workshops on new world wines in New York & California.<ref name=staradvice/> | |||
==Miss Earth 2001== | |||
Singha was selected and crowned [[Miss Earth 2001|Miss Earth India 2001]]. She went to represent India in the first edition of [[Miss Earth]] beauty pageant, where the final coronation night was held on 28 October 2001 at the [[University of the Philippines|University of the Philippines Theater]] in [[Quezon City]], Philippines.<ref name=Missindiaearth2001>{{cite news|last=Lo|first=Ricardo F.|title=In fairness to Sherilyn|url=http://www.philstar.com/funfare/Article.aspx?articleId=138037&publicationSubCategoryId=70|accessdate=11 June 2011|newspaper=[[The Philippine Star]]|date=27 October 2001}}</ref><ref name=opolis-earth>{{cite news|title=Miss Earth History|url=http://www.pageantopolis.com/international/earth.htm|publisher=Pageantopolis|first=Donald|last=West|date=18 December 2007|accessdate=12 January 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071216024953/http://www.pageantopolis.com/international/earth.htm|archivedate=16 December 2007|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | |||
== Personal life == | |||
Singha lives in [[Mumbai]], India.<ref>{{cite news|last=Limaye|first=Yogita|title=From the glamour world, women find it tough in suburbs|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/from-the-glamour-world-women-find-it-tough-in-suburbs/67872-3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015203516/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/from-the-glamour-world-women-find-it-tough-in-suburbs/67872-3.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 October 2012|accessdate=11 June 2011|newspaper=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=27 June 2008}}</ref> She used to date [[Upen Patel]], a [[British Indian]] model and [[Bollywood]] film actor. | |||
==External links== | |||
* {{Facebook|shamitasinghaofficial |Shamita Singha }} | |||
* {{Twitter|shamitasingha |Shamita Singha }} | |||
* {{Instagram|shamitasingha |Shamita Singha }} | |||
==References== | |||
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{{Succession box | |||
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| title= [[Miss Earth India]] | |||
| years= 2001 | |||
| after= [[Reshmi Ghosh]] | |||
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{{Miss Earth 2001 delegates}} | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Singha, Shamita}} | |||
[[Category:Living people]] | |||
[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]] | |||
[[Category:Miss Earth India delegates]] | |||
[[Category:Indian beauty pageant winners]] | |||
[[Category:Female models from Mumbai]] | |||
[[Category:Miss Earth 2001 contestants]] | |||
Revision as of 11:26, 26 April 2021
Shamita Singha | |
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 Shamita Singha at the launch of Spanish women's brand 'Vinegar' in Hyderabad, Dec 2013. | |
| Born | Shamita Singha Mumbai, India |
| Occupation | Model |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] |
| Title | Femina Miss India Earth 2001 Miss Earth 2001 Semifinalist |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) | Femina Miss India 2001 Miss Earth 2001 (Semifinalist) (Miss Personality) (Best in National Costume) |
Shamita Singha is a fashion model, television anchor, animal rights activist, VJ, and beauty queen from India.[2][3] She was crowned Femina Miss Earth India 2001[4][5] and later competed in the first edition of the international Miss Earth 2001 beauty pageant produced by Carousel Productions, where she was one of the semifinalists.[6][7]
Career and activism
Singha is a supermodel in India.[8][9] She modelled for Levis, Electrolux, and Platinum Jewellery. She participated in fashion shows for designers like Manish Malhotra and Ritu Kumar.[10] She was a star in Motorola television commercial with Indian actor and film producer, Abhishek Bachchan.[11]
Singha has supported animal welfare organisations, and is a trustee on the Animal Welfare Board of India[11] and funds an organisation called Nature and Animal Care Foundation.[10] In a campaign against animal cruelty, Singha posed on a bed of red chillies wearing nothing for PETA Dishoom, the youth division of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in India, with the tagline "Spice Up Your Life – Go Vegetarian".[3]
She was on the news in March 2003 when she sat as a judge at a fashion festival in Mumbai. She intervened when she saw a bare-chested model swaggered on to the ramp with a pair of pythons entwined around his neck.[10] She also posed next to a 40-foot killer whale in 2006 for the Kingfisher's Swimsuit Special Calendar 2007.[11]
In August 2004, B4U Music and B4U Movies announced Singha and Sajid Khan as two new addition to its VJ bandwagon to build up the audience base.[8]
She started to host a daily TV show in 2007 called, Maximum Style designed to connect with the upmarket home-audiences and dealt with ever-fickle fashions, haute lifestyles, fitness, stunning looks, innovative interiors and exotic night-spots to chill out in.[12]
Singha is a wine enthusiast turned wine trainer.[3][2][11] She took up introductory & intermediate wine tasting courses and obtained WSET Level 2 certification in wine & spirits. She had her 1st level studies at the Saint Emilion wine tasting school in Bordeaux, France and an introductory course at the Beaune School of Wine in Burgundy. She also attended various wine tasting workshops in Spain as well as in London at the London Wine Academy and special workshops on new world wines in New York & California.[3]
Miss Earth 2001
Singha was selected and crowned Miss Earth India 2001. She went to represent India in the first edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, where the final coronation night was held on 28 October 2001 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Philippines.[1][13]
Personal life
Singha lives in Mumbai, India.[14] She used to date Upen Patel, a British Indian model and Bollywood film actor.
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Lo, Ricardo F. (27 October 2001). "In fairness to Sherilyn". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Shamita Singha Hosts Models Rock Wine Tasting Party". DesiHits News. 21 December 2008. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Janhvi, Patel (26 November 2008). "Star Advice: Shamita Singha". Star Box Office: Come Home to the Stars. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
- ↑ "Who Will Be World's Cutest Vegetarians?". Mangalorean. 14 June 2007. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ↑ "Miss Tierra vive su fase final". El Deber. 25 October 2001. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ↑ High Beam News, Online (8 November 2001). "Danish law student is Miss Earth". Filipino Reporter. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2010.
- ↑ Palmero, Paul (18 June 2005). "Pageant History". Pageant Almanac. Retrieved 12 January 2010.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Indiantelevision.com Team (20 August 2004). "B4U to sport two new VJs model Shamita Singha and funny man Sajid Khan". Indian television. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ↑ Girish, Rao (28 September 2008). "Going Red Hot for PETA!". Rediff.com. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Wajihuddin, Mohammed (1 April 20 03). "Beauty for the Beast". Express India. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Syeda, Farida (9 December 2006). "Riding high". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ↑ Padukone, Chaitanya (30 April 2007). "Shamita's new avatar". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ↑ West, Donald (18 December 2007). "Miss Earth History". Pageantopolis. Archived from the original on 16 December 2007. Retrieved 12 January 2010.
- ↑ Limaye, Yogita (27 June 2008). "From the glamour world, women find it tough in suburbs". CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 15 October 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by None |
Miss Earth India 2001 |
Succeeded by Reshmi Ghosh |