The Kingfisher Calendar was an annual calendar featuring models in swimsuits published by the Indian conglomerate United Breweries Group for 19 years from 2003 to 2021.[1] Described by Rediff as "arguably the most prestigious [modelling assignment] in India", it was credited with advancing the careers of models and actresses like Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Yana Gupta, Sonali Raut, Ujjwala Raut, Nargis Fakhri, Bruna Abdullah, Deepti Gujral, Lisa Haydon, Aishwarya Sushmita and Angela Jonsson.[2] Photographer Atul Kasbekar has been associated with the calendar since its inception in 2003 till its final issue in 2021. Kasbekar along with Vijay Mallya are credited with the idea of creating the annual Kingfisher Calendar.[3][4][5][6][7]
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- ^ "Kingfisher Calendar 2012: Bikini beauties battle it out!". Rediff.com. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
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- ^ "Kingfisher Bikini babes audition for Kingfisher Calendar 2011". Rediff.com. 12 September 2010. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
- ^ Jakhar, Deepti (10 December 2011). "Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar 2012 to be unveiled soon". India Today. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
- ^ "Making of Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010". MSN.com. 28 October 2009. Archived from the original on 1 May 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2012.