Born in Germany in Bad Friedrichshall, Mathumitha Ragunathan lived in the small city of Gundelsheim. After finishing high school she completed her fashion design course from Australia. Here she also did her fashion design internship at a designer firm called Aje Sydney. She came back to Germany and then completed a course in international Business Information System at the Frankfurt University of Applied Science. Mathumitha shares more on her interesting journey.

How did modelling happen?
It started in 2010 when I started with my fashion design. I was presenting my collection on the runway and a photographer just saw me and said you should model. So I went to a modelling agency and did a few advertisements and then through Instagram I got jobs.
I was so passionate about it. So since then, I have been modelling.

What’s the outlook of fashion in India compared to Germany?
In Germany, you mostly wear westernised trendy clothes and in India, you can see Western and traditional clothes and you have more options of varieties of fashion.

How did Bigg Boss 5 happen?
I have been watching Big Boss from Season one to Season four. I was a big fan always wanted to know how it was to be in that house. I knew from outside but felt there must be another story inside and what they show us is another story. So I wanted always to experience that. One day I just randomly messaged Pradeep Milroy and then a few months later I got auditioned and a few weeks later they told me I should pack for 100 days. So then I came to India.

Who is your inspiration in modelling and why?
I have a lot of models who inspire me. I like Kendall Jenner because I watched ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians and saw the growth of how she becomes a model and how far she went. I really like her lifestyle. And for inspiration in India, I really like Deepika Padukone.

What are your career goals over the next five years?
I hope to become a successful model internationally and step into Kollywood.

What is your fitness and skincare regime?
When I was in Germany mostly every day I would go to the gym. For my skincare I use a lot of sunscreens.

What are the things you do to catch up with the trends?
Mostly I look into Pinterest or Instagram. What’s the new fashion statement or what students think is the new trend.

What kind of outfits do you like to wear?
I love high heels, shorts, skirts, and dresses.

Your fashion statement?
High heels.

What are your future plans?
Just focusing on my modelling career.

Who is your latest crush in South India?
Vijay Devarakonda and Arya.

What’s the best thing that happened to you this month?
My latest trip to Hyderabad with my Bigg Boss family.

What is your favourite travel destination?
Dubai.

What is your favourite colour?
Black

Your favourite animal?
I’m scared of animals

Your favourite food?
White sauce pasta.

Your favourite word?
I don’t know.

Your favourite time of the day?
Night time.

– By Vinitha Venkatesha