Rushali Yadav

Summary

Rushali Yadav is an Indian model, fashion designer, entrepreneur and television personality known for her appearances on reality television. She gained recognition through MTV's India's Next Top Model, where she emerged as one of the leading contestants, finishing as the second runner-up in Season 4. Her performance on the show helped her gain visibility in India's modelling and fashion industry.

Originally from Ajmer, Rajasthan, Rushali studied leather design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Raebareli. She developed an interest in modelling during her college years and participated in fashion competitions and pageants, including the Face of India competition. Alongside modelling, she explored entrepreneurship by launching Mania Walker, a fashion footwear brand.

Rushali expanded her television career with appearances in entertainment productions, including Top Model India and the film Thank God (2022), in which she played Apsara 2. She also appeared in the 2024 Hindi film CTRL, portraying Sakshi Makhija.

In 2024, Rushali participated in MTV Splitsvilla X5, hosted by Sunny Leone and Tanuj Virwani. Paired with Harsh Arora, she reached the finale, and the duo finished as runners-up. Her appearance on the dating reality show brought her wider recognition among audiences and strengthened her presence in the entertainment industry.

Rushali has continued exploring opportunities across fashion, entrepreneurship, digital content and screen entertainment. Her work reflects a combination of modelling experience, business interests and reality television appearances. She is also associated with Instant Crorepati (2026), adding another project to her growing filmography.