They’re young, they’re bold and they’re beautiful — and one of them is going to land a plum modelling assignment that may well catapult her into the limelight of the fashion world. Here’s a first look at the lovely ladies participating in The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010 — and battling it out in bikinis!Anjali LavaniaMy age: 27 yearsMy height: 5′9.5′My best asset: Long legsMy worst asset: NoneWhat qualities do you like or dislike in a person? I hate hypocrites and love people who are warm and full of life. I want to be a KF Calendar girl because: I want to work with the best of the best.I can make my photo work by: Being confidentMy favourite pose is: I like being innovative.The secret of my abs is: YogaCellulite and I are: On different continentsI lose weight by: Eating light and yogaFirst thing I have in the morning is: Amla and aloe vera juiceThe last thing I do before going to bed is: MeditateFor me the perfect man is: Well-travelled, cultured, witty, successful, confidentIf I were on a dream date I would cook: LasagneMy favourite bikini moment was: In Hawaii, boogie-boarding with giant whales.You can nominate your favourite contestant to feature in next year’s calendar. Simply tune in to NDTV Good Times on Fridays at 10 pm to watch the auditions and participate in the voting process.

My age: 20 yearsMy weight: 52.5 kgsMy worst asset: My hipsWhat qualities do you like or dislike in a person? An honest person with a strong character attracts me and I dislike just the opposite.I want to be a KF Calendar girl because: It’s been a dream and I know I will go far.I can make my photo work by: Working it in my favour.The secret of my abs is: Will know once I have them.The last thing I do before going to bed is: Fit in snug between my sheets.For me the perfect man is: There’s no such thing as perfect. So being the realist that I am, I will settle for the flaws.If I were on a dream date I would cook: Hey, why would I work on a dream date?My favourite bikini moment was: Haven’t found one yet — looking forward to many with KF.

My age: 24 yearsMy height: 5′8′My weight: 50 kgsMy best asset: Eyes and hairMy worst asset: FeetWhat qualities do you like or dislike in a person? I like open-minded people who are spontaneous, funny, and treat everyone as equals. I like people who are loyal and dignified.I want to be a KF Calendar girl because: I believe that my destiny lies in modelling and acting. I have a fun and spontaneous outlook towards life and I am able to socialise with people. I believe that modelling is a form of art, regardless whether it’s fashion or a swimwear shoot and we should celebrate this art form.

My age: 21 yearsMy height: 5 feet 8.5 inchesMy weight: 52 kgsMy best asset: My smile, my eyes and long legsWhat qualities do you like or dislike in a person? I dislike arrogance and I like honest people.I want to be a KF Calendar girl because: It has quality, glamour and is the best swimsuit calendar in India.I can make my photo work by: My attitude, my eyes and my smileI lose weight by: I am naturally thin.First thing I have in the morning is: Watermelon or any citrus juiceThe last thing I do before going to bed is: Remove my makeupFor me the perfect man is: One who doesn’t farce and is not a ‘wannabe’ kind.If I were on a dream date I would cook: With Arjun RampalMy favourite bikini moment was: When I shot my portfolio with Haider Khan.

My age: 25 yearsMy height: 5′8′My weight: 56 kgs My best asset: My faceMy worst asset: NoneWhat qualities do you like or dislike in a person? I dislike arrogant and selfish people. I like caring and fun people.I want to be a KF Calendar girl because: I represent the brand of Kingfisher that is fun, sexy and adventurous.I can make my photo work by: Getting into the character and understanding the concept of the shoot.The secret of my abs is: LaughingCellulite and I are: Not friendsI lose weight by: Being active, multitasking and saying ‘no’ to junk food.First thing I have in the morning is: A good stretch and a cup of coffee.The last thing I do before going to bed is: Rub my feet together against the sheets.For me the perfect man is: Intelligent, educated, loving, caring, sexyIf I were on a dream date I would cook: A chocolate fondant with strawberries and bananasMy favourite bikini moment was: Really embarrassing. It involved a massive wave knocking me off my feet and leaving me breathless and topless!

My age: 20 yearsMy height: 5′5′My weight: 50 kgsMy best asset: My eyes, my skin, my collar bonesMy worst asset: Yet to figure that one out.What qualities do you like or dislike in a person? I respect good human beings, Patience and sensitivity appeal a lot to me. I want to be a KF Calendar girl because: Because I am the right choice — I have all the qualities of a winner!I can make my photo work by: A pout!The secret of my abs is: Eating healthy and the right workoutCellulite and I are: Poles apartI lose weight by: Having a good sleep, running and eating home-cooked foodFirst thing I have in the morning is: WaterThe last thing I do before going to bed is: Wash my faceFor me the perfect man is: Affectionate, intelligent, and simpleIf I were on a dream date I would cook: PastaMy favourite bikini moment was: A shoot which I did for Femina.

My age: 19 yrsMy height: 173 cmMy weight: 52 kgsMy best asset: My skinWhat qualities do you like or dislike in a person? I like honest people.I want to be a KF Calendar girl because: I want publicity.I can make my photo work by: Cooperating with the photographerThe secret of my abs is: Sit-ups Cellulite and I are: EnemiesI lose weight by: I would rather maintain my weight.First thing I have in the morning is: Coffee or teaThe last thing I do before going to bed is: Watch TV and readFor me the perfect man is: Someone with a great personality and he must be taller than me. If I were on a dream date I would cook: A chocolate dessert

My age: 22 yearsMy height: 5′6′My weight: 49 kgsMy best asset: My skin colourMy worst asset: My heightWhat qualities do you like or dislike in a person? I am not choosy.I want to be a KF Calendar girl because: I have everything that is required to be on it.I can make my photo work by: Being comfortableCellulite and I are: FrenemiesI lose weight by: Yoga and swimming First thing I have in the morning is: WaterThe last thing I do before going to bed is: ReadFor me the perfect man is: What perfect man?If I were on a dream date I would cook: If I were on a dream date, I wouldn’t have to cook!My favourite bikini moment was: On a rock

My age: 24 yearsMy height: 5′7′My weight: 49 kgsMy best asset: My toned bodyMy worst asset: NoneWhat qualities do you like or dislike in a person? I like attitude, style and good communication skills.I want to be a KF Calendar girl because: I have what it takes to be a calendar girl.

My age: 20 yearsMy height: 5′8′My weight: 50 kgsMy best asset: My eyesWhat qualities do you like or dislike in a person? I like good looks, a good voice and great communication skills. I dislike overconfidence, arrogance and disloyalty.I want to be a KF Calendar girl because: My mom wants me to be one.I can make my photo work by: SmilingThe secret of my abs is: I don’t have them.Cellulite and I are: EnemiesI lose weight by: I never gain weight.First thing I have in the morning is: Green teaThe last thing I do before going to bed is: Listen to some good musicFor me the perfect man is: Someone very caring, understanding, romantic, lovingIf I were on a dream date I would cook: Maggie noodles, because it just takes 2 minutes.My favourite bikini moment was: When I wore it for the Kingfisher Calendar auditions.

My age: 22My height: 5′6′My weight: 54 kgs My best asset: My hair and my feetMy worst asset: My thighsWhat qualities do you like or dislike in a person?: I like open-minded, fun-loving and caring people. I hate hypocrites. I want to be a KF Calendar girl because: It’s the best. I want it real bad.

My age: 28 yearsMy height: 5′6.5′My best asset: My vivacious personality, eyes and legsMy worst asset: My left middle finger, because my elder brother bent it when we were young.What qualities do you like or dislike in a person? I like honesty and dislike mean people.I want to be a KF Calendar girl because: I am a vivacious, sexy female who believes that she BEST encapsulates the brand.I can make my photo work by: My energyCellulite and I are: Best friendsI lose weight by: Maintaining a healthy lifestyleFirst thing I do in the morning is: StretchThe last thing I do before going to bed is: Skype my family, in case I am out of townFor me the perfect man is: Ambitious, charismatic, handsome, adventurous, tallIf I were on a dream date I would cook: Sushi My favourite bikini moment: It’s always the end product.