Renee Kujur is an Indian model and social media personality. She is a lookalike of RnB star Rihanna. Renee is often called ‘India’s Rihanna’.
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Wiki/Biography
Reni Kujur was born as Renu Kujur on Thursday, 31 January 1985 (age 34 years; as in 2019) in Pirai village of Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh. Their zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Renee Kujur’s childhood photo
Her parents could not support her education due to her father’s illness. However, Renee worked hard to complete her schooling. She was inclined towards modeling from a very young age. When Renee was just 3 years old, she participated in a fancy dress competition in her school. She dressed like an angel and when she was walking on stage, someone shouted “Dekh dekh kali pari” (look, a black angel) and everyone started laughing at her. Kujur had tears in his eyes and went down from the stage. After completing his schooling, he took up odd jobs and started saving money for his portfolio.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: brown
Family, Caste and Lovers
Renee Kujur belongs to the Kurukh tribal (Scheduled Tribe) family. His father, Fidelius Kujur, is a former government employee. His mother Felicita Kujur worked as a domestic help. He has two brothers and sisters.
Renee Kujur with her parents
livelihood
Renee Kujur began her modeling career at the age of 28 by starring in print advertisements for various brands. She faced many rejections because of her dark complexion, until one of her friends recognized her uncanny resemblance to pop-star Rihanna. Renee rose to instant fame when pictures of her resemblance to Rihanna went viral on the internet. After this, she started getting modeling offers without changing her skin color.
Renee Kujur looks similar to Rihanna
She is associated with the modeling agency, Satin Models India and has worked with fashion designers like Pam Mehta, Chetan Chillar and Vijay Balhara.
Renee Kujur as a fashion model
In 2016, Renee walked the ramp for India Runway Week. She has also walked the ramp for Asian Designer Week.
Renee Kujur walks the ramp for a fashion week
Kujur has modeled for brands like Reebok and Tommy Hilfiger. She has also modeled for Lara Morakhia Jewellery. Renee has experience with runway walks, catalog shoots and look books.
Renee Kujur models for Lara Morakhia Jewelry
In 2019, Renee made her television debut by participating in the reality show “MTV Supermodel of the Year”.
Favourite Things
- Song: “We Found Love” by Rihanna.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Her hobbies include traveling and shopping.
- He is often seen drinking alcohol on many occasions.
- Renee has appeared on the cover of Raipur Lifestyle Magazine.
- Apart from just her looks, Renee also shares a similar Instagram handle to Rihanna; Renee’s Instagram profile name is “badgirlreen”, a nod to Rihanna’s “badgirlriri”.
- Renee idolizes Rihanna and says that her journey would be complete after meeting Rihanna in person.
- During an interview, Renee shared that previously she had to deal with photographers who asked makeup artists to make her look “3-4 tones lighter”. They even heavily photoshopped her pictures to make her look fair.
- Rene shared during an interview that some people even suggested her to sleep with people to help her get a good job. He said,
They told me that all the models are into prostitution. Unless I make customers happy, I can’t be a model. Due to darkness, my chances were already over.”
- René revealed in an interview that she hid her real age while modeling; Because people rejected him based on his age. He said,
People generally want young models. I started my modeling career at the age of 28. People told me that I was too old. Agencies rejected me only on the basis of my age without meeting me in person.”
- Kujur credits her resemblance to Rihanna as the reason why she continues to get modeling gigs.
- Renee is proficient in Hindi and English languages.
- Renee was born as Renu. Later, on the advice of a modeling agency, she changed her name to Renee.
- He has got two tattoos inked on his body.
- Before making a name for herself in the field of modeling, Renee worked as a salesperson at the Tommy Hilfiger store.
- She was honored by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) at the 2018 India Couture Week Gala.
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