Who Is Tamanna Katoch: The Rising Model Who Made a Bigger Impact Than Janhvi Kapoor at Lakmé Fashion Week

At the Lakmé Fashion Week held on March 29, 2025, all eyes were expected to be on Janhvi Kapoor , the official showstopper. But in a twist no one saw coming, it was the model right behind her who stole the limelight—Tamanna Katoch.

With her commanding walk, statuesque presence, and calm confidence, Tamanna lit up the runway and instantly sparked a frenzy online. While Janhvi shimmered in her designer ensemble, Tamanna’s effortless grace made her the talk of the town. Fashion fans and netizens flooded social media with praise, many hailing her as the true showstopper.

Who Is Tamanna Katoch ?
A familiar face in the fashion world, Tamanna hails from New Delhi. Her journey began in the classrooms of Queen Mary’s School, Tis Hazari, and continued with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Lingaya’s Lalita Devi Institute of Management & Sciences, where she graduated in 2018.

But Tamanna’s true calling was on the runway. Over the years, she has walked for some of India’s top designers—including Manish Malhotra, Falguni Shane Peacock, Ankita Jain, and Sulakshna Monga—earning her stripes one show at a time. She's also been featured in ad campaigns for major mobile phone brands and fashion labels, steadily carving a niche for herself in the modeling industry.

Despite her growing fame, Tamanna keeps things grounded. Her Instagram bio reads, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication,” and her feed reflects just that—elegant, real, and refreshingly unfiltered. With over 72.7K followers and counting, she has quietly built a loyal fanbase that appreciates her authenticity.

You might also remember her from India’s Next Top Model Season 4, where she displayed a blend of fierce talent and relatable charm that set her apart.

The Viral Moment
On April 1, Tamanna posted a clip of her Lakmé Fashion Week ramp walk. What followed was nothing short of internet magic. Fans couldn’t stop watching—and rewatching—her flawless strut. Comments poured in by the thousands, ranging from “Let’s pretend there was no Janhvi” to “Your walk was on fire! 🔥”

Even actor Mrunal Thakur joined in with a shoutout: “Wow, you killed it, T :)” capturing what many felt.

One fan summed it up perfectly: “Nobody saw Janhvi, we all saw you, girl.”

What’s Next for Tamanna?
With a rock-solid modeling career already in place, this viral moment might be the catalyst that propels Tamanna into the top league of Indian supermodels. She’s got the look, the poise, the professionalism—and now, the spotlight.