Milind Soman
About
India's first male supermodel, an actor, film producer, and fitness enthusiast, Milind Soman rose to instant fame after he featured in Alisha Chinai's music video, 'Made in India' (1995), and in films like 'Bhram', 'Say Salaam India', 'Bheja Fry', 'Jodi Breakers', 'Bajirao Mastani' and many others.
He has worked on international films, including 'Valley of Flowers & The Flag'. In the Swedish film 'Arn – The Knight Templar' he portrayed 'Saladin', the revered 12th-century Kurdish leader of the Arabs and Muslims.
He was the producer of the Hindi film Rules: 'Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula' (2003) and a children's television serial called 'Ghost Bana Dost'.
He became a Limca Record holder for running 1,500 km in 30 days for Greenathon, an initiative by NDTV to spread environmental awareness. In the same year, the country's largest 'women's only running event, Pinkathon, was set up under his guidance to promote good health & breast cancer awareness.
Awards and Accomplishments
Awards and Accomplishments
A fitness enthusiast and a passionate sportsman, Milind is a National level swimmer & one of the very few to complete the Ironman challenge- the toughest race in the world.
Redefining 50 as the new 30s, Milind aced this triathlon comprising a 3.8 km swim, 180.2 km cycle ride and 42.2 km run in 16 hours and won the title ‘Ironman’.
Soman also represented India in Swimming in the inaugural South Asian Games in 1984, held at Kathmandu, where he won a Silver medal.
Why Milind Soman?
Milind Soman is an epitome of relentless endurance, achieving what most of us can only dream of at 50.
Today at 55, Milind Soman inspires everyone to stay healthy and talks about the importance of small habits and continuous improvements to achieve a healthier lifestyle.
In his talks, Milind guides people to see the invisible barrier between them and their goals. As a charismatic and inspirational corporate speaker, Milind Soman sets a fine example for people and encourages them to take charge of their health, fitness and spontaneity.
