NOVEMBER
1ST
2010
Hearts miss a beat as Dia Mirza & Kangana Ranaut go bridal
What could be a better visual treat to see delicate and petite Dia Mirza in an unconventional white bridal lehenga and Himachal beauty Kangana Ranaut all dolled up in a bridal attire. That was exactly what viewers witnessed at Aamby Valley India Bridal Week where the two Bollywood beauties turned showstoppers for designer’s wedding collections.
Dia looked breathtakingly beautiful as she donned on a Rocky S creation on the opening day of the Aamby Valley India Bridal Week.
“What is interesting is to see an Indian bride in a white lehenga. So surreal and beautiful. The garment is stunning and I think that in itself is a reflection of the line. What Rocky is trying to do with this collection is asking why stick with the mould? Break it and try something new,” said Dia.
“And I think it works very well because wearing it I felt beautiful. The garment is stunning and quite honestly, if I were to be getting married, white could be quite a colour for me,” the actress said.
Kangana too mesmerized the audience with her attitude and style in a beautiful Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor creation. Check them out with the stills from the event….
OCTOBER
26TH
2010
Bollywood Stars at Vero Moda Fashion Show in Mahalaxmi Race Course
Bollywood beauties stole the show as they exuded confidence on the ramp for Vero Moda show in Mahalaxmi Race Course on 23rd Oct 2010. With black color predominating the fashion show, Dia Mirza, Sushmita Sen and Bipasha Basu sported short dresses while Shilpa Shetty looked gorgeous as ever in black leather pants and jacket. Kunal Kapoor and Manish Malhotra stood beside the ladies in blue giving them equal competition. Kunal Kapoor was at his handsome best as he pulled down his glares to captivate his fans with looks and smile. Check out the actors as they walk the ramp for Vero Moda…
OCTOBER
11TH
2010
Aishwarya Rai burns the HDIL ramp with her beauty and style
Stars held their breath when beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked down the ramp attired in a dreamy white voluminous lehenga as the showstopper for designer Manish Malhotra at the HDIL-India Couture Week (HDIL-ICW) opening show recently. However, fully aware of her captivating beauty, Ash made it sure that her hubby felt special by giving a naughty wink to him, constantly gazing at him and blowing kisses from the ramp. Abhishek gave her a warm hug after the walk and also praised her ramp walk. Mother-in-law Jaya Bachchan also cheered for her bahu along with other celebrity guests like Sonam Kapoor, Urmila Matondkar, Riya Sen, Sophie Chaudhary and director Imtiaz Ali. Meanwhile, Abhi-Ash have other reasons to smile too. Reports have it that George Clooney has called Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for an exotic vacation at a lake house in Italy. Check out dazzling Aishwarya at her best……..
SEPTEMBER
25TH
2010
Bollywood beauties dazzling LFW 2010 with their ramp walk
Well, there has been no dearth of glamour and beauty in Lakme Fashion Week 2010 with Bollywood beauties sashaying down the ramp for ace designers. It came as a refreshing change when picture perfect Sridevi mesmerized everyone as she came as the showstopper for Neeta Lulla’s 25th year in silver-grey gown. Though Sri was glad at the experience, she was equally nervous as she saved herself from tripping twice on the ramp.
Asked about Sridevi’s nervousness, Lulla said: “As far as I think, it happens sometimes when you walk the ramp after a long time. It was fantastic that on my 25th anniversary Sridevi walked the ramp and so many people actually made it to the show,” she said.
Sridevi too admitted that walking on the ramp was hard for her. “It was great but at the same time very hard for me,” she said.
Sridevi too admitted that walking on the ramp was hard for her. “It was great but at the same time very hard for me,” she said.
The excitement was no less when hot and happening Sonakshi Sinha who was seen in a demure avatar in ‘Dabangg’ with her sarees came out on the ramp with killer denim jeans and frilly top, coupled with a hat at the show of Narendra Kumar, fondly called Nari’s association, with clothing brand Killer.
The one time designer, Sonakshi was completely at ease as she even broke into a slight dance enjoying the music. Talking about her stint in fashion designing, the actress said, “That unfortunately has taken a back seat. Designing is a very demanding job and so is acting, so if I try doing both, I will be nowhere, better I stick to one.
“My mom really wants me to launch a brand, but nothing anytime soon. I have studied it, invested so much of time. No education goes waste, so definitely sometime in future.”
So, here we are with a click from Sridevi and Sonakshi with their dazzling rampwalk.
So, here we are with a click from Sridevi and Sonakshi with their dazzling rampwalk.
SEPTEMBER
23RD
2010
Priyanka Chopra walks the ramp for ‘Anjaana Anjaani’ fashion show
With ‘Anjaana Anjaani’ set on near release, there is buzz all around. The actors Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor are being spotted together at a number of instances. Also creating stirs are the two intimate lip locks that Ranbir and Priyanka share in the film.
These kisses weren’t part of the script but were added in much later during the US schedule. So sensational are these lip locks that they were shot with only the cameraman, director and a light man present. The rest of the crew was asked to leave the sets.
Apparently, Shahid Kapoor is not very comfortable with these scenes as he stills shares close relationship with Priyanka and is even reported to be sending gifts to her in Brazil where she is shooting for ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’.
With so much of buzz already up before the film hits the screens, the expectation quotient is sure to be high. Check out gorgeous Priyanka Chopra as she sashays down the ramp for Manish Malhotra’s special Anjaana Anjaani fashion show.
Manish Malhotra had informed on twitter that he has not made any new collection for the Fashion Week. Since people have not yet watched the movie and Priyanka’s outfit in it, he has decided to bring the same for the most awaited fashion gala of the country.
JULY
28TH
2010
Bollywood stars dazzle at Delhi Couture Week 2010
Pearls Infrastructure Delhi Couture Week 2010 in New Delhi saw many Bollywood biggies grace the ramp for various designers. Actor Anil Kapoor presented a creation by Anamika Khanna on July 23, 2010. On the same day, actress Kangana Ranaut presented a creation by JJ Valaya.
Lara Dutta looked dazzling as she walked the ramp for designer Rina Dhaka and commented that it was a nostalgic feeling to showcase Rina’s designs.
“I had walked the ramp for Rina in 1998, it was then I had started modelling. So after that I managed to walk for her this time and it was very nostalgic indeed,” Lara told reporters after the show on Sunday.
Check out Anil Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut and Lara Dutta as they set the ramp afire at Pearls Infrastructure Delhi Couture Week 2010.
JUNE
30TH
2010
Katrina Kaif to get glammed up by Manish Malhotra
Katrina Kaif favorite designer has always been Rocky S and she has done most of her with him. This will be the first time in her career that she will team up with Manish Malhotra and don on his ensembles for the forthcoming ‘Dostana 2’. Even before things have started, the movie is said to be higher on glam quotient than ‘Dostana’ itself and with Manish Malhotra on the ride, Kaif will definitely ooze out her glamorous best.
Katrina is very happy with this new development and is quoted to have said, “It is true that I have never worked with Manish. It is just that our paths never crossed until now. ‘Dostana 2’ will be a super-stylish, super-chic movie. I’m looking forward to working with him specially since I have seen what he can do and heard the rave reviews about his sense of fashion and styling from people in the industry. It’s an association I’m looking forward for.”
“He is one of the best designers we have in India and he had dressed up the best in the industry. I really like his clothes. He has done very interesting and stylish and glossy work for so many actors and made them look good,” she added.
MAY
17TH
2010
Deepika Padukone’s traditional look wins over Ash’s western one at Cannes
Aishwarya Rai has been attending the Cannes film festival since 2002 as the global face of L`Oreal but drew critical applauds only last year when she wore a white off-shoulder Roberto Cavalli. This year, though her outfit was impressive but her puffy hairdo got some her some negative compliments as well.
The actress who won the hearts of millions this year with her very first red carpet appearance at the Cannes International Film Festival was the 24-year-old Deepika Padukone who looked stunningly elegant in her off white, slightly embroidered saree with touches of gold, with a broad hand cuff, Kundan earrings and a stone encrusted clutch. Deepika is attending the event as the face of liquor brand Chivas Regal.
Take a look at what various designers have to say about her traditional look as compared to Ash’s western outfit:
“She was wearing a saree and I think that`s an appropriate outfit for any Indian diva walking an international platform. It was a nice off-white saree with a sexy blouse, making the look exude a good amount of glitz and glamour,” said designer Charu Parashar.
Designer Nida Mahmood said: “Deepika is a beautiful woman and was looking stunning in a saree. It`s a very nice outfit that brings out the real form of a woman. It`s sensual and elegant and if you can carry it well it makes you look awesome.”
Rohit Bal, who designed Deepika`s look for the event, had said: “As a designer, who has been observing fashion since the last 25 years, I think the only one super star at this time at Cannes is going to be Deepika Padukone. There`s nobody better than Deepika to break the rules and it`s going to attract a lot of attention.”
Designer Kapil and Monika say, “Aishwarya Rai’s beautiful gown’s colour matched her skin tone, but the hair do was a turn off. She’s got a fuller face and a high hairdo highlighted its roundness. The neatness of the hairstyle is also questionable.” Designer Reynu Tandon also feels her hairstyle is dated but Ash looked good overall, “Her hair isn’t stylised as per 2010 trends but it is suiting her face,” says the designer.
“Deepika gets thumbs up as she knows what looks good on her. Keeping it traditional is a very good idea. When it comes to international events like Cannes, it is always safe to keep away from experiments and sari has a modern yet traditional charm to it,” says Ekta Bhardwaj, creative writer with a fashion magazine.
Whereas designers Kapil and Monica feel, “Deepika’s make-up for Cannes was extremely garish making her look a tone darker than her actual complexion, her sari had no element of glam, and was wrongly accessorised with gold jewellery.”
MARCH
12TH
2010
Deepika Padukone and Bipasha Basu on the ramp for LFW 2010
Lakme Fashion Week kicked off the Summer/Resort 2010 Collections with Rocky S who came up in a palette of pastel hues like pink, peach, nude and turquoise and then moved to luxurious shaded tones which finally ended with ivory and black….and lots of gold trim and embellishment. All of it accessorized with diamonds from a new collection ‘Queenie for Giantti’ (a new line from sponsor Gitanjali Lifestyle) and the well known Bombay jewelry designer, socialiter and columnist. The showstopper for Rocky S was his all time favorite Bipasha Basu.
Deepika Padukone was the showstopper for the designers Shantanu and Nikhil who entered the sports arena with their new S&N label for Adidas Style Essentials. The collection called “Motochic” included track pants, shirts, muscle sleeve and body hugging Tees, skirts, tunics as well as trendy bags, belts and wallets, footwear and accessories. The entire collection was in (NYC) taxi cab yellow, black and white….and was presented on a runway/roadway, with flashing lights, road detours and the white line down the middle– keeping the models in and out of the traffic.
Check out Bipasha Basu and Deepika Padukone as they sizzle on the ramp for Lakme Fashion Week 2010.
OCTOBER
28TH
2009
Star Siblings brighten up Sanjana Jon’s show
It was a touching moment when Sanjana Jon, the sister of jailed fashion designer Anand Jon, broke down during the show organized by her at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week. The show was a tribute to her brother, who has been sentenced to 59 years in prison.
The showstoppers for Sanjana Jon’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection show at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion week were brother duo Salman Khan and Sohail Khan, sister duo Raima and Riya Sen, and brother-sister duo Sushmita Sen and Rajiv Sen. Sarod maestro Aman Ali Khan and Ayan Ali Khan also showcased the creation by the designer.
OCTOBER
20TH
2009
ShahRukh Khan honored with the 5th degree black belt of Taekwando
King Khan has added a new feather to his cap. The Korean Government conferred upon him an ‘Honorary Black belt of Taekwondo‘ title. However, it may be mentioned here that even as SRK gets a 5th degree black belt of Taekwondo he knows nothing of the sport.
An elated SRK said that he felt like a tough guy despite doing mostly romantic films in his two-decade-old career but he has no plans to switch to the action genre and will stick to his lover-boy image.
“I am just recovering from my shoulder injury and will take another two months to be fully fit. I plan to stick to romance and utilise both my hands perfectly first,” he said.
“My son Aryan is very angry with me. He has been practicing Taekwondo and will take another two years to earn this title,” joked Shah Rukh.
Meanwhile, on the other front Shah Rukh Khan walked the ramo with wife Gauri to showcase creations by designers Karan Johar and Varun Bhal on the final day of the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai.
OCTOBER
16TH
2009
Saifeena’s stunning ramp walk for HDIL India Couture Week
Although they are the hottest real life couple of the tinsel town, at present, the Saifeena jodi is not generally seen together at many events. But with their forthcoming flick ‘Qurbaan’ set to hit the screens, the couple is gracing many events and occasions with their presence.
This time they appeared together on the ramp for the first time at the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai. Kareena looked stunning in a bridal lehenga and Saif was breathtakingly perfect in his velvet sherwani, both Manish Malhotra’s creations.
Check out the hot couple as they scorch the ramp at HDIL India Couture Week.
OCTOBER
14TH
2009
Preity Zinta cheers for Salman Khan’s Being Human HDIL show
Salman Khan had many Bollywood biggies sashay down the ramp for his ‘Being Human’ show at the ongoing HDIL India Couture Week here late Tuesday. The celeb list included the likes of Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Govinda, Sanjay Dutt, Katrina Kaif, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan.
But, the person who pepped up the show was bubbly Preity Zinta who sat with her friend choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan and fashion designer Manish Malhotra and started cheering and clapping right from the beginning of the show when Salman graced the ramp.
‘Wow! Salman! Salman!,’ shouted Zinta attired in a black T-shirt and sporting a new look with fringes falling perfectly on her forehead, the actress looked as ravishing as ever. Farah Khan and Manish Malhotra too joined her.
‘I must tell you that my throat is already gone. I was so happy that all this shouting and cheering just happened. The show was all about being human and being together. It celebrated togetherness of the industry and this is what had me do all the shouting. But it is worth it,’ said Preity.
Commenting on Aamir Khan’s ramp debut, she said that the actor looked cute.
‘I think he was looking very cute on the ramp. He is already so charming and you can’t take that away from him,’ she said.
SEPTEMBER
25TH
2009
Deepika Padukone dazzles the ramp at LFW 2010
Lakme India Fashion Week 2010 saw the most beautiful of all beauties come to life when Deepika Padukone attired nothing less than an angel sashayed down the ramp on the day 4 of the fashion week, as the showstopper for designers Gauri and Nainika. Even the prettiest of angels looked down in jealousy as Deepika romanced with satin and frill in a vintage black-and-white gown in the hazy hues of the ramp.
The show also had Dia Mirza and Sameera Reddy sashay down the ramp. However, hot babes like Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif, Kajol and Genelia preferred the front rows rather than the spotlight of the ramp.
SEPTEMBER
15TH
2009
Salman Khan show stops for two designers
You may like him or you may hate him, but you can never deny the fact that he is the sexiest hunk of our industry. And no wonder the audience went ga-ga over Salman Khan as he show-stopped the ramp for two designers at the grand finale of recently concluded Men’s Fashion Week.
Unfortunately, Salman was unwell due to a bout of flu during the show as he was quoted saying, “”I am not well and I have a severe headache.” But there was not a hint of flaw in his attitude as he removed the jacket in style on reaching the head of the ramp.
The 43-year-old Khan was there to support the cause of his own NGO ‘Being Human’ and dressed in a black suit, he walked down the ramp twice, once for Ashish Soni’s collection inspired by the chase sequence in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Don’ and again for designer-duo Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna’s ‘Hypernature’.
“Salman is a very close friend. I understand his sensibility and style of clothing. I have worked with him in the past for Mayur Suitings and I know what he likes to wear,” said designer Ashish Soni.
SEPTEMBER
15TH
2009
A bevy of Bollywood beauties at Kolkata Fashion Week
If you thought that it was only Sameera Reddy and Minissha Lamba who graced the KFW with their ramp walk, reconsider your thoughts because dazzling this gala event were petite beauty Amrita Rao, Bong bombshell Riya Sen, Neetu Chndra, Nandana Sen and Khiladi Mandira Bedi who sashayed on the ramp. Amrita Rao walked on ramp to display collection of Manish Malhotra accompanied by TV star Ronit Roy and Football star Baichung Bhutia. Riya was the show stopper for designers Kaushik and Pallob during the Day 2 of ‘Kolkata Fashion week II’. Neetu Chandra displayed a creation by designer Soumitra Mondal during the Day 3 of ‘Kolkata Fashion week II’ while bengali babe Nandana Sen exhibited the creation of ‘Story Of Weaves’. Mandira bedi displayed a creation by designer Satya Paul during Day 4 of ‘Kolkata Fashion week’. Check out the pics from the event.
SEPTEMBER
14TH
2009
Sameera Reddy and Minissha Lamba at KFW
Kolkata Fashion Week-II was every inch full of style, glamour and glitter as it saw famous Bollywood hotties like Sameera Reddy and Minissha Lamba set the ramp afire with their dazzling presence. Sameera was the show-stopper for Neeta Lulla’s bridal collection and she made the head turns as she sashayed the ramp in a red lehenga.
“I think Neeta’s Indian wear rocks and when I get married she is going to make me the best bridal outfit ever. It’s going to be the style statement of the century,” said Sameera.
Minissha Lamba show-stopped for designer duo Monapali and she had loads of praises for the KFW as she was seen attired in a traditional embroidered ghagra-choli.
“There’s been an astronomical change in the KFW event in just six months time. It’s transformed a lot from the maiden KFW show (held in April),” said Minissha adding, ”This time I can see that it’s more professional and equivalent to any fashion show held in Mumbai or New Delhi. It’s as good and organised as that.”
Check out Sameera and Minssha in traditional Indian wear at KFW.
JULY
20TH
2009
Neil and Anoushka Sharma set the ramp afire with their chemistry
She is just one film old in the tinsel town, but before she stepped into the Bollywood zone she was and is still a well-known name in the world of modeling and ramps. Talking about Anoushka Sharma, who had a dream debut opposite SRK in ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’, the gal meets her first love again and walks the ramp for a dazzles on ramp for Jack and Jones, an International clothing brand, which held a fashion show for launch of its store in Bangalore.
Giving her company is the rising star Neil Nitin Mukesh. Where Anoushka looks like an angel in very short white dress, Neil Nitin Mukesh, who is still basking in the success of ‘New York’, just looks perfect with his cool dude look. Check out Neil and Anoushka Sharma as they set the ramp afire for jack and jones in Bangalore.
JUNE
22ND
2009
Ravishing Kangana Ranaut on ramp for Rohit Verma
Kangana Ranaut hails from Himachal Pradesh and without any Godfather the gorgeous beauty has been able to carve out a niche in Bollywood on account of some superb performances in movies like ‘Gangster’, ‘Fashion’ and many others. She has been linked to Shekhar Suman’s son Adhyayan with whom she got to spend a lot of time during the shooting of ‘Raaz- They Mystery Continues’. Though the film bombed at the box-office, the two stars got a lot of publicity on account of their romantic linkup.
Recently, this mesmerizing beauty set the ramp afire when she walked the ramp at JW Mariott Hotel in Mumbai where Fashion Designer Rohit Verma’s collection was presented. Check out Kangana looking an out of the earth beauty as she displays Rohit’s creation.
APRIL
7TH
2009
Bollywood beauties at Kolkata Fashion Week
Recently, Kolkata held its fashion week with the theme as “Return to Roots” in line with the United Nation`s Food and Agricultural Organisation declaring 2009 as the “International Year of Natural Fibre”. The fashion week also focused on the cultural heritage of Bengal, especially that of the weavers.
Walking on the ramp were the Bong beauties Riya Sen and Bipasha Basu along with Minissha Lamba and Sayali Bhagat. Riya Sen looked stunning in her typical Bengali look presenting creations of various local weavers. Bipasha Basu walked on the ramp for designers Mona and Pali.
Minissha Lamba walked the ramp sporting a scintillating collection of traditional and contemporary jewellery at the Kolkata Fashion Week. The collection comprised exclusive bridal jewellery sets made of gold and diamond meant to match with bridal designer dresses. ‘Jannat’ girl Sonal Chauhan swept the city off its feet as she walked the ramp displaying a creation by designer Abhishek Dutta.
APRIL
6TH
2009
Akshay and Twinkle spark controversies
Our space had already informed you about stuntman Akshay Kumar walking the ramp at the recent Lakme Fashion Week for Tarun Tahiliani. While he did this jig on the ramp, he took a pit stop and walked off the stage to wife Twinkle and indulged in a bit of “fun play” asking her unbutton his jeans. As Twinkle unbuttoned Akshay, some in the crowd to roared with delight and some others dropped their jaw in shock. However, this stunt of Akshay did not go down well with the social activists in the public who have taken great offense to the act deeming it “obscene.”
So, they have done just that what could be expected from them. They have gone ahead and filed a police report against the organizers and the couple. If they are found guilty of the crime, a case will be registered and further action will be taken. The activists claim, “Celebrities spark controversies by applying such tactics. How can a person, who was honored with Padma Shri award by the government, behave like this in public?”
Akshay Kumar will be called into the Police Station where the complaint was lodged, for questioning. Akshay Kumar was quick in apologizing for his “indecent act” saying, “If I have hurt anyone’s sentiments with my actions, I am sorry because I did not mean to do that.”
Akshay Kumar Unbuttoned by Twinkle at lakme fashion week
APRIL
6TH
2009
Akshay Kumar unbuttoned at LFW
Day 4 of Lakme Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2009 saw Bollywood biggies like Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar walk down the ramp. Where SRK showcased the outfit of designer Manish Malhotra in black and gold, the color of his IPL team, Akshay set the ramp afire in a black muscle sleeve Levi’s Tee and washed denim jeans. The show divided into four parts featured denim as it has never been seen before created into mind-boggling styles by India’s top couturier Tarun Tahiliani.
Though there is no denying that the brand ambassador of Levis and the sexiest Indian male star Akshay Kumar stole the show by his attitude, controversies set in when he asked his wife, Twinkle Khanna, to unbutton his jeans. Do you feel that it was indecent on Akshay’s part to do so? Share your comments with us…..
MARCH
30TH
2009
Bollywood stars on the ramp at LFW
The fashion-for-cause event will combine India’s best models, Bollywood stars, national level athletes, socialites and business leaders. And the outfits will be auctioned to raise funds for the victims of 26/11. Where a number of Bollywood biggies were present at the show, many of them sizzled the ramp with their walk.
Tusshar Kapoor & Genelia D’Souza walked the ramp for ace designer Manish Malhotra. Also on the ramp were Naomi Campbell, Deepika Padukone, Arjun, Kunal, Farhan Akhtar and Malaika Arora. Spotted amongst the audience were Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone, Riteish Deshmukh, Anushka Sharma, Narendra Kumar, Asin, Sophie Chaudhary, Sri Devi and Preity Zinta.
MARCH
28TH
2009
Barbie Doll Katrina Kaif walks the ramp
So, it was all done with all glamour and glitter as had been promised. The Fall/Winter 2009 Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) opened with the spectacular “Barbie All Doll’d Up†show that rocked the ramp. It was the winning dress by Nishka Lulla that Bollywood’s glamorous star Katrina Kaif modeled as the show stopper of the day.
Katrina Kaif will be the first Indian celebrity who will be the new face of a Barbie doll which will be created by Mattel Toys India Pvt. Ltd.
MARCH
27TH
2009
Katrina Kaif to walk the ramp as Barbie doll
There is no denying the fact that Katrina Kaif is the proud owner of one of the prettiest faces and perfect figure of Bollywood. Now, she has been chosen as the new face of Barbie doll and will be the showstopper at a special show dedicated to Barbie Doll at Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.
Yes, after making an unforgettable style statement at New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Barbie will now walk the ramp at India’s foremost fashion event LFW in a show called Barbie – All Doll’d Up!. The event will showcase real-size, Barbie-inspired looks put together by renowned fashion designers from across the country including Wendell Rodricks, Neeta Lulla, Shantanu & Nikhil, Vikram Phadnis and others. It’s a competition segment where Katrina Kaif will walk the ramp as the showstopper wearing the Barbie dress of the winning designer.
Katrina is is obviously beaming at the honour and says, “Every girl at some point of time in her childhood has played with a Barbie doll,†admitted Katrina, “and so have I. She makes a sweet, fun and lively companion.â€
MARCH
21ST
2009
Deepika Padukone - The show stopper for Tarun Tahiliani
Tarun Tahiliani ditched his long time favorite Shilpa Shetty this time (may be she was busy) and went with Deepika Padukone instead on the first day of Delhi Fashion week. Not to mention here that Deepika was her graceful best on the ramp, and she felt at home on it, too. “Delhi is the hub of fashion and where I started modelling,†she said.
“The scene backstage was almost the same. The only new thing was the many international faces, which is encouraging,†she says when asked about the change in the scene of modeling.
Deepika is now based in Mumbai, but she’s all for Delhi designers. “The clothes that they make are wearable and very creative,†she says. No wonder she will be back again in Delhi this week at the Wills Lifestyle India fashion Week, for Ranna Gill and Rina Dhaka, and she says she’s going to catch up with friends in Delhi.
MARCH
20TH
2009
Neetu Chandra sets the ramp afire
Gorgeous Neetu Chandra set the ramp afire as she walked for designer Archana Kochar at the Fosters showcase in Mumbai recently. Dressed in a brilliant blue, the actress stole the show which also had top models showing off the latest in lingerie and more.
Neetu Chandra is on a high these days. She is hitting the news frequently in recent past. She recently launched her website www.MyNeetuChandra.com. She is also enjoying a success of her latest flick 13 B starring opposite R Madhavan which is been released in both Hindi and Tamil language versions.
NOVEMBER
20TH
2008
Bollywood Stars paraded at Chivas Fashion Tour 2008 in Delhi
The Chivas Fashion Tour 2008 that displayed collection of the top designers like Vikram Phadnis, Rocky S, Varun Behl, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna. Apart from the top models form the fashion industry it were the Bollywood actress Dia Mirza and Kangana Ranaut walked for the designers Rocky S and Vikram respectively.
OCTOBER
27TH
2008
Lakme Fashion Week summed up with a Fashion Parade
It was a fiery end to Lakme fashion week in Mumbai where a number of celebrities walked on the ramp in designer outfits on the final day of the 2008 season. On the day, Celina Jaitely and Mandira Bedi were dressed up in designer outfits of Babita Malkani and Archana Kochhar. Where Anil Kapoor had a very interesting dress up designed by Kunal Rawal. View the pics from the final day of the Mega event.
OCTOBER
24TH
2008
Priyanka walked on for Vikram Phadnis at Lakme Fashion Week
It was definitely an exciting moment for Vikram Phadnis whose dresses were exhibited by Priyanka Chopra and Shriya Saran at Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai. Watch some of the pictures of Vikram Phadnis collection from the show.
OCTOBER
23RD
2008
Sonam Kapoor walks the ramp for Tarun Tahiliani
Day 2 and 3 of lakme fashion week was overshadowed by none other than Sonam Kapoor!
The vivacious actress walked the ramp in pristine white, for the Levi’s collection by Tarun Tahiliani on the day 2 of Lakme Fashion Week.
Whereas, day 3 was a dedication to guys! Digvijay Singh attributed contemporary and chic look for boys. Sundry men’s wear by Dev R NIL was also highly applauded.
The vivacious actress walked the ramp in pristine white, for the Levi’s collection by Tarun Tahiliani on the day 2 of Lakme Fashion Week.
Whereas, day 3 was a dedication to guys! Digvijay Singh attributed contemporary and chic look for boys. Sundry men’s wear by Dev R NIL was also highly applauded.
OCTOBER
22ND
2008
Jaya Bachchan Supporting Family Ties at Lakme Fashion Week
Designer Nachiket Bharve, however, did not make much excitement on the ramp in Lakme Fashion Week but he had an exclusive reason to cheer and smile upon due to Jaya Bachchan’s presence over there as she was sitting on the front row to support the young designer and his models.
“He is like family to me,” she told about her relationship ship with Nachiket, otherwise, she would not have turned up at show Big B still under treatment at home. Nachiket’s collection was shown on the ramp at the first day of Lakme Fashion Week.
SEPTEMBER
23RD
2008
It was Manish and Rohit’s turn at Couture Week
Manish Malhotra and Rohit Bal’s displayed their designs as saved for the best to be exhibited for last at Couture Week. Their costumes were well appreciated by the celebrities like Shilpa and Shamika Shetty, Karan Johar and Ritesh Deshmukh who attended the event.
SEPTEMBER
22ND
2008
Couture Week Bombard with Stars from Tinsel City
Fashion Extravaganza at Couture week is regularly attended by the stars from the tinsel city. This time stars like Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar and Twinkle Khanna. It was day for the Anamika Khanna whose collections were appreciated by presented celebrities.
SEPTEMBER
19TH
2008
Neha and Priyanka exhibited Kumar’s spectacular collection
In the first ever couture week in India, the oldest design house of India, Ritu Kumar celebrated its 40th anniversary. Model turned actresses Neha Dhupia and Priyanka Chopra exhibited spectacular dress collection of Kumar’s that is known for amalgamation of classical designs and modern patterns in its fashion statement.
SEPTEMBER
10TH
2008
Aishwarya Rai Was On Celeb List at Anna Singh’s Store Launch
Fashion designer Anna Singh had some of her best friends from the Bollywood Industry including Aishwarya Rain and Kjol at the launch of her clothing store in Mumbai. Both of them and other celebrities spent good time in scrutiny of top designs of Anna Singh.
JULY
2ND
2008
After Google who is next with a Desi edition
You may not believe it, but it is Google inscribed over sari that is on exhibition at a place in Delhi prepared by Satya Paul collections. It is definitely seems an attempt to Indiansation of Google or reflection of technology through the medium of fashion.
Hopefully, soon there would be some Indian dress edition as well for Yahoo! Or Microsoft, anyway watch, how Google sari looks alike.
JUNE
10TH
2008
Stars set the ramp afire at IIFA in Bangkok
IIFA awards, 2008, was completed yesterday on June 9, amidst much glamour and glitz. June 7, Saturday night in Bangkok, saw leading cine stars Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ayesha Takia, Zayed Khan and the likes walk the ramp for a charitable event to raise funds for families of workers adversely affected during production of films.
While Kareena did it for Manish Malhotra’s designs, ‘De Taali’ stars, Aftab Shivdasani, Ritesh Deshmukh and Ayesha Takia walked the ramp in the works of designer Vikram Phadnis. The lead pair of the much awaited ‘Love Story 2050’, Priyanka and Harman Baweja flared Rohit Bal’s designs and the cast of the forthcoming ‘Mission Istanbul’ including Zayed Khan and Vivek Oberoi , showcased the look of their soon-to-be-released film on ramp. Ms Thailand Universe Khun Farung Yuthithum was another attraction at the event.
The IIFA fashion extravaganza hosted by director Karan Johar and choreographed by Lubna Adams, also showcased designs by Alta Moda, Mufti and Sabyasachi among others.
Check out the pics of this glittering event…
JUNE
9TH
2008
Bollywood sparkled at IIFAs ceremony in Bangkok
Last weekend was very special for Bangkok, the capital of Thailand as all the best of Bollywood landed at Thai capital to celebrate IIFA 2008 awards. Some of them tried their austere with the ramp, stars like, Deepika, Ranbir, Kareena, Akshay, Zayed Khan and Fardeen Khan walked the ramp into an event of IIFA fashion show. Watch the unusual picks of your favorite stars in their best moods in IIFA Bangkok.
Following is the list of winners in respective categories:
BEST ACTOR - Shahrukh Khan - ‘Chak De India’
BEST ACTRESS - Kareena Kapoor - ‘Jab We Met’
BEST FILM - ‘Chak De India’
BEST FILM - ‘Chak De India’
BEST ACTOR IN A NEGATIVE ROLE - Vivek Oberoi - ‘Shootout at Lokandwala’
BET PERFORMANCE IN COMIC ROLE - Govinda - ‘Partner’
BEST MUSIC - A.R. Rahman - ‘Guru’
Pretty Hot Diya Mirza
Akshay kumar & Twinkle khanna
Abhishek bachchan
Ayesha Takia
Ayesha Takia at fashion show
Bachchan Family
Deepika Padukone
Zayed khan at fashion show
Deepika padukone & Ranbir kapoor
Kareena kapoor in fashion show
Kareena Kapoor
Saif ali khan
Shreya saran
APRIL
20TH
2008
Desi beauties in Hollywood avatars!
L’Officiel magazine, which is celebrating its sixth anniversary in its April edition will show our desi beauties in striking resemblances with international divas. Starting with Amisha Patel, she looks as graceful and sultry giving striking resemblance to JLO. Then we have ‘Nishabd’ babe Jiah Khan in the perfect Merlyn Monroe act and again, Sonam Kapoor decked up as the legendary Coco Chanel of her young days. Picture perfect Jaya Bachchan appears in an outfit by her favouriter designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla.
Check the pics out for yourself!
APRIL
8TH
2008
Bipasha Basu ‘racing’ ahead in style
After Kareena Kapoor and John Abraham, now Bipasha Basu is gearing up to launch her own fashion label ‘BB’. Bipasha’s style and fashion sense is undoubtedly superb and now, the lady wants to extend her signature brand in accordance with her impeccable sense of dressing and style.
With ‘Race’ having the cash registers ringing at the box-office, Bipasha is on an upswing even with her career. Director duo Abbas-Mastaan has approached her for yet another thriller. The movie in question will be produced under their newly launched production house Burmawala Bros. BTW, this is not same movie which is currently being made under their production house, directed by Rumi Jaffrey and starring Fardeen Khan, Tusshar Kapoor and Govinda.
APRIL
4TH
2008
Sridevi - Once a gold is always a gold
There could not have been a better camera comeback for the ‘Chandni’ girl than to shashay down the ramp with a majestic gait all draped in a golden gown for designer duo Priya and Chintan. She had all support from her hubby dearest, Boney Kapoor, and kids who sat in the front row clicking at her. Golden is incidentally Sridevi’s favorite colour.
BTW, also check out gorgeous Dia Mirza who walked the ramp for designer Arshiya Fakih Eappen on the final day at LFW. The actress wore an emerald green satin tube dress with an embellished empire line and walked quite like a pro, unlike a Bollywood babe. Also, an equally delicious eye candy was Yana Gupta for Wendell Rodricks.
MARCH
14TH
2008
Bipasha Basu on the ramp
Bipasha Basu again proved her excellence at what she does best and where she started fro. Yes, she set the ramp afire at ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week for designers Gauri and Nainika. Yeah, she looked beautiful as ever. But, her long hair was big surprise.
Our space had given you a look of Bipasha’s snipped up short hair look. So in the morning she had short hair, her hair grew long by the time she walked the ramp in evening.
Well, this is magic of the stylish around her. Even with fake hair extension, overall Bips look was really good complementing the dress for the show.
JANUARY
4TH
2008
Mallika Sherawat quits Kundan Shah’s ‘Masquerade’
Not long back, this space had informed you that Mallika Sherawat was to play the role of a prostitute-turned-politician in Kundan Shah’s ‘Masquerade’. Now, the latest one is that the loud-mouthed bombshell has walked out of the film owing to some irrevocable creative differences with the director.
Mallika was initially very excited about the project as it was undoubtedly one of the best and most challenging roles of her career. She had even agreed to use the typical UP language laced with colorful epithets. However, during the course of the rehearsals, she developed serious problems with Kundan over creative issues. Word is also going around that she did not like the film’s technical crew but Kundan was adamant about not changing his technical crew. A lot of other creative differences cropped up during the film’s shooting and Mallika, with her no-one-messes-with-me attitude, walked out of the film.
With the leading lady walking out of the film, the project has an undecided fate now because the producers of the film, The Indian Film Company, too has decided to opt out.
NOVEMBER
3RD
2007
Manish Malhotra apologizes to Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan’s makeover look in ‘Heyy Baby’ didn’t really hit off too well. However, designer Manish Malhotra very humbly accepted his fault and sent an SMS of apology to Vidya Balan for her supposedly mal-dressed look in Sajid Khan’s Heyy Babyy. The SMS said ‘I’m sorry I messed up. I hope we get another opportunity.’
However, Vidya very sweetly dismissed Manish’s apology saying that it was not Manish’s fault alone. They somehow couldn’t connect with each other.
“I completely trusted Manish. But Manish and I couldn’t share a direct connect to discuss my clothes. He couldn’t be physically present at the shooting for Heyy Babyy. And considering I was doing a makeover in my looks it was very important for him to be there. We should’ve both worked very closely on my clothes,” explains Vidya.
Vidya now accepts that glamour for her has to be defined in a different more subtle way than it was defined by Manish for Urmila or Kareena. Vidya’s clothes in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ have been done by a new designer Sheena Parekh and Vidya is very happy with her look in the movie.
OCTOBER
31ST
2007
Demure Raima Sen on the ramp
Between the Sen sisters, the elder one, Riya Sen, is more bubbly, starry and sizzling, more like her mother Moonmoon Sen. The younger one, Raima Sen, is more sober and demure resembling her grandmother much more than either her mother or sister.
Since Raima does not have many movies in hand these days, she is taking up modeling assignments. Recently she walked the ramp for Archana Kocchar bridal collection. Looking stunningly beautiful clad in a bridal wear, Raima admitted being really nervous walking the ramp after a long time “At first I was really nervous and still am as I don’t really do this often,” she says.
OCTOBER
19TH
2007
Stylish Sabyasachi Designs for LAAGA CHUNARI MEIN DAAG
With the Fridays most expected release “Laga Chunri Mein Daagâ€, hitting the theatres on October 12th, the world hasn’t stopped praising Kolkata based designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee for his innovative and stylish sense of dressing up the three leading ladies of the film Jaya Bachchan, Konkona Sen Sharma and Rani Mukherjee.
From the simple small town girl of Varanasi, to the seductive and hot Natasha of Mumbai, actress Rani Mukherjee is not only at her acting best but also dawns some perfectly tailored dresses by this versatile designer. Even Konkona looks the typical “Banaras Ki Gori†in all her outfits.
Since the first half of the film is shot in Benaras, Sabyasachi has done his bit by designing colourful and vibrant suits with short kurtas to the two young sisters, Rani and Konkona, while he has given soft toned cotton saris to Jayaji, their mother.
While the promos have already captivated most eye balls, it will be a sheer treat to see all the three beautiful women of the film along with Abhishek Bachchan, Kunal Kapoor and Anupam Kher, to mesmerize their fans all over again.
SEPTEMBER
21ST
2007
Suzanne Roshan - The gem of a wife
Suzanne Roshan is all set to grab some of the stardust surrounding husband Hrithik. The petite mother of one has taken on a modeling project for a jewellary collection designed by her sister Farah Ali Khan.
“Suzanne has a very ethereal and timeless look. She is very beautiful inside out and that is something I want to capture,†says a gushing Farah. Of course, it took some convincing from hubby dearest for the reticent Suzanne to step in front of the camera. Jewel of a campaign, did you say?
