Ujjwala Raut

Model, Actress

Indian Mumbai Gemini 5' 10"

Quick Info

ProfessionModel, Actress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/06/1978
Age48 years
BirthplaceMumbai
Zodiac SignGemini

Latest News about Ujjwala Raut

08/11/2025

Ujjwala Raut received the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Award, recognised for her role as one of India's most influential supermodels. Harper's Bazaar India's feature described her career as breaking barriers for Indian representation in international fashion since she first walked the runway at 17. She used the occasion to say she is "not going to stop" working.

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Bio/Wiki

Ujjwala Raut is an Indian supermodel and actress from Mumbai.
She won Femina Look of the Year at Femina Miss India 1996 and later gained international recognition on fashion runways.
She is considered one of India's first supermodels and was among the first Indians to walk for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10"
Weight50 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack
Bust32-34"
Waist25-29"
Hips34-36"
Dress Size2-4 US
Shoe Size8-9 US

Educational Qualification(s)

Vidya Mandir High School, Mumbai
Gokhale College, Mumbai (Commerce)

Personal Life

Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Religion: Hindu

Relationships & More

SpouseCraig Maxwell Sterry (m. 2004, div. 2011)
ChildKsha (born 2005)

Family

SiblingsSonali Raut (Model)
SpouseCraig Maxwell Sterry (m. 2004, div. 2011)
ChildrenKsha

Career

DebutTV: MTV SuperModel of the Year
Achievements
  • Won Femina Look of the Year at Femina Miss India 1996 at age 17
  • Top 15 at Elite Model Look Contest 1996 in Nice, France
  • First Indian face of Yves Saint Laurent
  • Walked for designers including Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, Hugo Boss, Cynthia Rowley, Diane von Furstenberg, Betsey Johnson, Oscar de la Renta, Emilio Pucci
  • Walked Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2002 and 2003
  • Co-judged and hosted Kingfisher Calendar Hunt 2012 with Milind Soman
  • Appeared in ad campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent, GAP, H&M
  • Received the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Award in 2025

Favourites

FoodDal Rice, Fish Fry
ActorSalman Khan
ActressAishwarya Rai Bachchan
SingerSonu Nigam
ColourWhite

Style Quotient

Public ImageSupermodel known for runway presence and fashion campaigns

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ujjwalaraut/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ujjwala Raut, from Mumbai, Maharashtra, is an Indian supermodel.
2. She holds the title of the most successful overseas supermodel from India.
3. Ujjwala has showcased designs for numerous renowned international designers.
4. At 17, she was crowned "Femina Look of the Year" at Femina Miss India 1996.
5. She graced the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway in both 2002 and 2003.
6. In 2012, she co-judged and hosted the Kingfisher Calendar Hunt with Milind Soman.
7. Ujjwala married Craig Maxwell Sterry in June 2004, and they welcomed a baby girl in 2005.
8. In 2008, she filed for divorce and sought the cancellation of her husband's POI card.
9. Currently, Ujjwala resides in Paris with her daughter, Ksha.
10. She appeared on the cover of Women's Wear Daily.

Also born on 11 June

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