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Monikangana Datta says models are no bimbettes. "Nooo way! Just because our job doesn't require us to sit in front of a computer doesn't mean that we don't use our brains," insists this 22-year-old ravishing beauty from Guwahatui, Assam. 13 debutants selected for fashion eventSee Pictures from LIFW model shoot

Meeta Mishra meets six trail blazers among the 13 first-timers who are scorching the ramp at the Lakme India Fashion Week.

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Monikangana Datta

Age: 22

Comes from: Guwahati, Assam

Entry point: Local shows in her home town

Claim to fame: Haute couture show, Paris 2004

Future plans: More international ramp shows and commercials

3 qualities required to make it as a model: Patience, determination, good height and attitude

Models I admire: Sheetal Malhar in India, and Natalie and Carolina on the international ramp

Difference between ramp and TV commercials: There's no second chance on the ramp while commercials give you enough time to improvise

How to handle a leering audience: Ignore them

Are models really bimbettes?: Nooo way! Just because our job doesn't require us to sit in front of a computer doesn't mean that we don't use our brains

I like to chill out in: White shirt and jeans

Favourite shopping haunt: Malls and Sarojini Nagar market

Is skin show all right?: Absolutely fine!

How I maintain myself: I avoid red meat and eat only boiled stuff twice a week