Every individual, be it a celeb or not, at some stage of their life needs an inspiration to push their aptitude bar. They look up to an incredible role model when it comes to integrating sustainability and style into their lives every day.

Prashant Golecha finds out from select TV celebs about their icons in life and who inspires them the most. And believe us the answers were quite surprising! Check out for yourself.

Pooja Ghai Rawal - My father late Prem Ghai, who was secretary to actors Sadashiv Amarpurkar and Aroona Irani is my all time inspiration-cum-role model. We had no relatives in Bombay, so it was just my mom, dad and brother with whom I bonded tight and shared everything with. As far as my profession is concerned, I have always looked up to the stunning diva, Rekha. She has always conducted her professional life with élan and has maintained an unparalleled public image.

Amit Sadh - I am my own role model, personally as well as professionally. I believe that every individual is unique. I don't want to be like anyone, not even Amitabh Bacchan. Talking about inspiration, anything that you come across in daily life can be motivating, for e.g. a good human being or a good film.

Snigada Akolkar - My masi (aunt), Manda is my role model as she has sacrificed a lot for us and she conducts her life very gracefully. She is a pathologist and has maintained a fine balance between her work and family. Work wise, I look up to Smita Patil as she was very spontaneous and her body of work is remarkable.

Shital Thakkar- My inner voice inspires me the most. The world can lie but not your inner voice. Whenever I am low in spirits I connect with my inner self. I never have had any particular role model as no person is absolutely perfect. But I believe that every person has something special about them, which I can imbibe. I learn via observations and interactions with people

Bakul Thacker - As an actor my role model is Nasserudin Shah. The way he handles his priorities is amazing. As a motivational factor, President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam Azad inspires me the most. His drive, desire and fire to achieve is outstanding. In my personal life, I get inspired by my late grandmother, who inspite of being a widow, was a very positive woman and influenced me in my formative years. I feel fascinated by people who attain success by sheer hard work and make a fortune out of their vision.