The five-day Lakme Fashion Week x Fdci may be tagged as the ‘Kumbh Mela’ of style, bringing together the best by almost 60 upcoming and seasoned designers. But good food also played a wholesome role on the first day.
Day One of the fashion fiesta began with Gen Next designers Kriti Greta Singhee, Rosani, Shimona Agarwal and The Terra Tribe, who unveiled their debut collection.
The curtains came down on the day after seasoned designer Rajesh Pratap Singh showcased his collection on the Mahalaxmi Race Course, giving a regal spin to polo wear.
Not only did his garments win people’s hearts, but the ‘grazing table’ set up by the young chef and food impresario Manpreet Dhody’s I’m Wholesome shared the limelight.
Giving a taste of luxe life, the table featured varieties of cheese infused with refreshinghly different flavours such as truffle shiitake, cranberry pistachio, bacon cheddar and salmon...
Day One of the fashion fiesta began with Gen Next designers Kriti Greta Singhee, Rosani, Shimona Agarwal and The Terra Tribe, who unveiled their debut collection.
The curtains came down on the day after seasoned designer Rajesh Pratap Singh showcased his collection on the Mahalaxmi Race Course, giving a regal spin to polo wear.
Not only did his garments win people’s hearts, but the ‘grazing table’ set up by the young chef and food impresario Manpreet Dhody’s I’m Wholesome shared the limelight.
Giving a taste of luxe life, the table featured varieties of cheese infused with refreshinghly different flavours such as truffle shiitake, cranberry pistachio, bacon cheddar and salmon...
- 3/14/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Superstar Akshay Kumar graced the cover of Harper’s Bazaar’s first ever men’s only edition this month. One of India’s most stylish personalities, Akshay Kumar exudes sheer elegance.
The actor is seen wearing a Rajesh Pratap Singh jacket, that is layered over a T-shirt by Divyam Mehta. With the salt and pepper look the actor is looking insatiable.
Akshay Kumar took to twitter and shared his latest shoot with his fans. He said, “Happy to be on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar India’s first ever men’s only edition!”
Take a behind-the-scenes sneak-peak from the stunning shoot.
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The actor is seen wearing a Rajesh Pratap Singh jacket, that is layered over a T-shirt by Divyam Mehta. With the salt and pepper look the actor is looking insatiable.
Akshay Kumar took to twitter and shared his latest shoot with his fans. He said, “Happy to be on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar India’s first ever men’s only edition!”
Take a behind-the-scenes sneak-peak from the stunning shoot.
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- 10/7/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Indian fashion royalty descended on London’s iconic Dorchester hotel, Mayfair on Sunday 25th January to present their latest bridal and couture collections at the UK’s most high fashion Indian bridal exhibition – Aashni + Co Wedding Show in association with Zouch & Lamare – one of the leading, luxury planning services in the UK that specialises in exquisite, original and bespoke weddings and events. Aashni + Co Wedding Show also featured floral styling by Zita Elze, an award-winning artist, designer, teacher, creator of the Living Embroidery Bridal collection and design consultant, who also exhibited as the show’s exclusive luxury florist.
Aashni + Co Wedding Show presented on one platform high end, bridal and occasion wear by India’s most celebrated designer brands – from established, A-list fashion houses to the crème of new gen talent, namely: Anamika Khanna, Anushree Reddy, Arpita Mehta, Ashima-Leena, Elisha W, Jaipur Gems, Kotwara by Meera Muzaffar Ali, Manish Malhotra,...
Aashni + Co Wedding Show presented on one platform high end, bridal and occasion wear by India’s most celebrated designer brands – from established, A-list fashion houses to the crème of new gen talent, namely: Anamika Khanna, Anushree Reddy, Arpita Mehta, Ashima-Leena, Elisha W, Jaipur Gems, Kotwara by Meera Muzaffar Ali, Manish Malhotra,...
- 1/29/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Designer: Arpita Mehta
Two of India’s most sought after new gen design talents, Anushree Reddy and Arpita Mehta, are among the deliberated edit of top tier designers to be presenting their latest bridal and couture collections at Aashni + Co Wedding Show in association with Zouch & Lamare. Taking place at Ballroom Suite, The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 1Qa on 25th January 2015, Aashni + Co Wedding Show will mark the UK’s most high fashion Indian bridal exhibition, hosted in association with Zouch & Lamare – one of the leading, luxury wedding planning services in the UK that specializes in exquisite, original and bespoke weddings and events. Aashni + Co Wedding Show will also feature floral styling by Zita Elze, an award-winning artist, designer, teacher, creator of the Living Embroidery Bridal collection and design consultant, who will also be exhibiting as the show’s exclusive luxury florist.
Hyderabad-based designer, Anushree Reddy, began...
Two of India’s most sought after new gen design talents, Anushree Reddy and Arpita Mehta, are among the deliberated edit of top tier designers to be presenting their latest bridal and couture collections at Aashni + Co Wedding Show in association with Zouch & Lamare. Taking place at Ballroom Suite, The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 1Qa on 25th January 2015, Aashni + Co Wedding Show will mark the UK’s most high fashion Indian bridal exhibition, hosted in association with Zouch & Lamare – one of the leading, luxury wedding planning services in the UK that specializes in exquisite, original and bespoke weddings and events. Aashni + Co Wedding Show will also feature floral styling by Zita Elze, an award-winning artist, designer, teacher, creator of the Living Embroidery Bridal collection and design consultant, who will also be exhibiting as the show’s exclusive luxury florist.
Hyderabad-based designer, Anushree Reddy, began...
- 12/29/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Leading lights of the Indian fashion landscape, Manish Malhotra and Varun Bahl, are among the curated collective of top tier designers to be presenting their latest bridal and couture collections at Aashni + Co Wedding Show in association with Zouch & Lamare. Taking place at Ballroom Suite, The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 1Qa on 25th January 2015, Aashni + Co Wedding Show will mark the UK’s most high fashion Indian bridal exhibition, hosted in association with Zouch & Lamare – one of the leading, luxury wedding planning services in the UK that specialises in exquisite, original and bespoke weddings and events. Aashni + Co Wedding Show will also feature floral styling by Zita Elze, an award-winning artist, designer, teacher, creator of the Living Embroidery Bridal collection and design consultant, who will also be exhibiting as the show’s exclusive luxury florist.
Manish Malhotra’s creativity and genius span the broad spheres of Bollywood design,...
Manish Malhotra’s creativity and genius span the broad spheres of Bollywood design,...
- 12/16/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
UK welcomes first of its kind, high fashion Indian bridal exhibition and opportunity to meet the Sub Continent’s most lauded designers.
A discerning edit of India’s most lauded fashion designers will be presenting their latest bridal and couture collections at the UK’s most high fashion Indian bridal exhibition – Aashni + Co Wedding Show in association with Zouch & Lamare – taking place amid the fitting grandiose of Ballroom Suite, The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 1Qa on Sunday 25th January 2015. The event will feature floral styling by Zita Elze, an award-winning artist, designer, teacher, creator of the Living Embroidery Bridal collection and design consultant, who will also be exhibiting as the show’s exclusive luxury florist.
Marking a first of its kind entry on the UK’s fashion calendar, Aashni + Co Wedding Show will present on one platform high end, bridal and occasion wear by India’s most celebrated designer brands – from established,...
A discerning edit of India’s most lauded fashion designers will be presenting their latest bridal and couture collections at the UK’s most high fashion Indian bridal exhibition – Aashni + Co Wedding Show in association with Zouch & Lamare – taking place amid the fitting grandiose of Ballroom Suite, The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 1Qa on Sunday 25th January 2015. The event will feature floral styling by Zita Elze, an award-winning artist, designer, teacher, creator of the Living Embroidery Bridal collection and design consultant, who will also be exhibiting as the show’s exclusive luxury florist.
Marking a first of its kind entry on the UK’s fashion calendar, Aashni + Co Wedding Show will present on one platform high end, bridal and occasion wear by India’s most celebrated designer brands – from established,...
- 12/11/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
As usual, some of our favourite stars were spotted on the runway and we’ve got the highlights right here on Bollyspice!
Lisa Haydon in Monica and Karishma
Sonakshi Sinha in Manish Malhotra
Neha Dhupia in Payal Singhal
Kangna Ranaut in Dorothy Perkins
Kirron Kher in Gaurang
Sushmita Sen in Kresha Bajaj
Amrita Rao in Sonam and Paras Modi
Dia Mirza in Anita Dongre
Prachi Desai in Sonaakshi Raaj
Kalki Koechlin in Komal Sood
Nargis Fakhri in Shehla Khan
Karishma Kapoor in Arpita Mehta
Ileana D’ Cruz in Anushree Reddy
Sonal Chauhan in SS Surya
Sunny Leone in Jyotsna Tiwari
Priyanka Chopra in Neeta Lulla
Kareena Kapoor Khan in Rajesh Pratap Singh
Jacqueline Fernandez in Tarun Tahiliani
Malaika Arora Khan in Anju Modi
Bollywood Showstoppers at Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2014 is a post from: BollySpice
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Lisa Haydon in Monica and Karishma
Sonakshi Sinha in Manish Malhotra
Neha Dhupia in Payal Singhal
Kangna Ranaut in Dorothy Perkins
Kirron Kher in Gaurang
Sushmita Sen in Kresha Bajaj
Amrita Rao in Sonam and Paras Modi
Dia Mirza in Anita Dongre
Prachi Desai in Sonaakshi Raaj
Kalki Koechlin in Komal Sood
Nargis Fakhri in Shehla Khan
Karishma Kapoor in Arpita Mehta
Ileana D’ Cruz in Anushree Reddy
Sonal Chauhan in SS Surya
Sunny Leone in Jyotsna Tiwari
Priyanka Chopra in Neeta Lulla
Kareena Kapoor Khan in Rajesh Pratap Singh
Jacqueline Fernandez in Tarun Tahiliani
Malaika Arora Khan in Anju Modi
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- 3/20/2014
- by Natalie Rout
- Bollyspice
The Grand Finale show by top couturier Rajesh Pratap Singh presented by Lakmé Absolute was a scintillating fashion offering that concluded Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. Raising the curtain on this season’s style statement, Lakmé along with Rajesh Pratap Singh created a visual treat of fashion and makeup. It was all about high octane fashion and makeup trends that will excite fashion enthusiast during the coming season.
Inspired by ‘Illusions’ – Lakmé’s statement for the season, the finale was a magnificent interplay of light on colour and was a true depiction of Rajesh’s signature style. Complementing the outfits, the makeup was conceptualized with the new Lakmé Absolute Illusion range, comprising of eight metallic shimmer eye shadows monos and four limited edition nail colors.
Mirrors framed with lit diyas ran through the centre of the ramp while giant trees made an impressive décor and turned the lawns of the...
Inspired by ‘Illusions’ – Lakmé’s statement for the season, the finale was a magnificent interplay of light on colour and was a true depiction of Rajesh’s signature style. Complementing the outfits, the makeup was conceptualized with the new Lakmé Absolute Illusion range, comprising of eight metallic shimmer eye shadows monos and four limited edition nail colors.
Mirrors framed with lit diyas ran through the centre of the ramp while giant trees made an impressive décor and turned the lawns of the...
- 3/17/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 scheduled to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai from 12th to 16th March 2014 will open with a show by Manish Malhotra which will be held on 11th March at 9.30 p.m..
Highlights:
· This season – for an unparalleled fashion week experience – We are featuring 102 Designers from 18 Cities of India and the world. In terms of showcasing designers on the ramp (92 Designers will be showcased on ramp), Lakmé Fashion Week is by far the largest fashion week in India.
· Two of our esteemed designers, Manish Malhotra & Rajesh Pratap Singh, will open and close the fashion week in their own signature styles. Ace designers for the upcoming season include Tarun Tahiliani, Anita Dongre, Anju Modi, Shantanu & Nikhil, Neeta Lulla, Narendra Kumar and Krishna Mehta.
· Lfw will also showcase internationally renowned accessory designer Mawi in a special collaboration with creative genius Gaurav Gupta. The show will be presented by Dhl.
Highlights:
· This season – for an unparalleled fashion week experience – We are featuring 102 Designers from 18 Cities of India and the world. In terms of showcasing designers on the ramp (92 Designers will be showcased on ramp), Lakmé Fashion Week is by far the largest fashion week in India.
· Two of our esteemed designers, Manish Malhotra & Rajesh Pratap Singh, will open and close the fashion week in their own signature styles. Ace designers for the upcoming season include Tarun Tahiliani, Anita Dongre, Anju Modi, Shantanu & Nikhil, Neeta Lulla, Narendra Kumar and Krishna Mehta.
· Lfw will also showcase internationally renowned accessory designer Mawi in a special collaboration with creative genius Gaurav Gupta. The show will be presented by Dhl.
- 3/11/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
This season – for an unparalleled fashion week experience -Lakmé Fashion Week will be featuring 102 Designers from 18 Cities of India and the world. In terms of showcasing designers on the ramp (92 Designers will be showcased on ramp), Lakmé Fashion Week is by far the largest fashion week in India. Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 is scheduled to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai from 12th to 16th March 2014.
Esteemed designers, Manish Malhotra & Rajesh Pratap Singh, will open and close the fashion week in their own signature styles. Ace designers for the upcoming season include Tarun Tahiliani, Anita Dongre, Anju Modi, Shantanu & Nikhil, Neeta Lulla, Narendra Kumar and Krishna Mehta.
Lfw will also showcase internationally renowned accessory designer Mawi in a special collaboration with creative genius Gaurav Gupta. The show will be presented by Dhl.
One of the most exciting launches this season will be ‘Jabong Stage’ – a new show...
Esteemed designers, Manish Malhotra & Rajesh Pratap Singh, will open and close the fashion week in their own signature styles. Ace designers for the upcoming season include Tarun Tahiliani, Anita Dongre, Anju Modi, Shantanu & Nikhil, Neeta Lulla, Narendra Kumar and Krishna Mehta.
Lfw will also showcase internationally renowned accessory designer Mawi in a special collaboration with creative genius Gaurav Gupta. The show will be presented by Dhl.
One of the most exciting launches this season will be ‘Jabong Stage’ – a new show...
- 3/7/2014
- by Pooja Rao
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, March 1: Ace designer Rajesh Pratap Singh's grand finale at the forthcoming Lakmé Fashion Week (Lfw) summer-resort 2014, will be based on the 'Illusion' theme.
The five-day fashion extravaganza will start here March 12 and the grand finale will witness a magnificent interplay of light and colour through make-up and outfits, which are true to the designer's signature style, a statement said.
Singh's collection is inspired by Lakmé Absolute Color Illusion and will show simplistic cuts with minimal but flawless detailing.
"This is the first time I have associated with Lakmé Fashion.
The five-day fashion extravaganza will start here March 12 and the grand finale will witness a magnificent interplay of light and colour through make-up and outfits, which are true to the designer's signature style, a statement said.
Singh's collection is inspired by Lakmé Absolute Color Illusion and will show simplistic cuts with minimal but flawless detailing.
"This is the first time I have associated with Lakmé Fashion.
- 3/1/2014
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Feb 18: Bollywood glamour girl Kareena Kapoor will be the showstopper for designer Rajesh Pratap Singh's grand finale show at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer- Resort (Lfw) 2014.
"Kareena will be walking the ramp for the grand finale," Purniima Lamba, head of innovation at fashion brand Lakme, title sponsor of the fashion extravaganza, told Ians.
"Our theme for this season is illusion. Illusion is the new fashion statement inspired by the digital age. There will be a lot of metallic shadows which will be the new trend.
"Kareena has always been involved a lot with her collections and she is someone who loves.
"Kareena will be walking the ramp for the grand finale," Purniima Lamba, head of innovation at fashion brand Lakme, title sponsor of the fashion extravaganza, told Ians.
"Our theme for this season is illusion. Illusion is the new fashion statement inspired by the digital age. There will be a lot of metallic shadows which will be the new trend.
"Kareena has always been involved a lot with her collections and she is someone who loves.
- 2/18/2014
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Dec 16: Rajesh Pratap Singh will present his line at the grand finale of the Lakme Fashion Week (Lfw) summer-resort 2014 edition, to be held here in March, next year.
The upcoming five-day fashion extravaganza will start here March 11.
Singh will present a line inspired by Lakme's soon-to-be launched new range from Lakme Absolute collection.
"I hope to present an extraordinarily stylish collection at the anticipated grand finale," said the designer.
In a career of over 18 years in the fashion world, Singh has managed to create a widespread global appeal that remains passionately Indian..
The upcoming five-day fashion extravaganza will start here March 11.
Singh will present a line inspired by Lakme's soon-to-be launched new range from Lakme Absolute collection.
"I hope to present an extraordinarily stylish collection at the anticipated grand finale," said the designer.
In a career of over 18 years in the fashion world, Singh has managed to create a widespread global appeal that remains passionately Indian..
- 12/16/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Oct 16: Designer Rajesh Pratap Singh has designed a stylish limited edition cover for luxury scotch whiskey brand Chivas Regal India.
The designer, known for using extensive detailing in his clothes, has blended Indian and Scottish heritage for the covers.
The intricate lattice pattern is inspired from the ancient jaali architecture while the luckenbooth motif is a Scottish symbol of friendship.
"At the heart of my limited edition creation for Chivas Regal are the sensibilities of the modern day Indian gentleman whose values are traditional and yet progressive. I have tried to blend the Indian.
The designer, known for using extensive detailing in his clothes, has blended Indian and Scottish heritage for the covers.
The intricate lattice pattern is inspired from the ancient jaali architecture while the luckenbooth motif is a Scottish symbol of friendship.
"At the heart of my limited edition creation for Chivas Regal are the sensibilities of the modern day Indian gentleman whose values are traditional and yet progressive. I have tried to blend the Indian.
- 10/16/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Aug 29: Payal Pratap has her own brand and she is experienced too, but she always takes her husband and fellow designer Rajesh Pratap Singh's suggestions on her ensembles.
"We do discuss and take each others suggestions. It is always good to have someone who honestly critique my work," Payal, who recently opened her first flagship store in the capital, told Ians when asked if she takes suggestions from her husband.
The designer belongs to the 1994 batch of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (Niift), Delhi, and her batchmates include her husband as well as ace designer Manish Arora.
Payal,.
"We do discuss and take each others suggestions. It is always good to have someone who honestly critique my work," Payal, who recently opened her first flagship store in the capital, told Ians when asked if she takes suggestions from her husband.
The designer belongs to the 1994 batch of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (Niift), Delhi, and her batchmates include her husband as well as ace designer Manish Arora.
Payal,.
- 8/29/2013
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, July 24: India Mens Week, all about menswear, is set for a comeback after missing from the fashion calendar last year. The fashion event will reportedly take place in September in Mumbai.
"Mens fashion week, which is being planned for so long, is going to happen in couple of months in Mumbai. It might happen in September," said a source from the fashion industry.
Organised by Fashion Deign Council of India (Fdci), the event took place in the capital since its inception in 2009, but now plans are to take it to Mumbai.
Rajesh Pratap Singh, Karan Johar-Varun Bahl, Ashish Soni, Rohit Gandhi-Rahul Khanna, Abraham.
"Mens fashion week, which is being planned for so long, is going to happen in couple of months in Mumbai. It might happen in September," said a source from the fashion industry.
Organised by Fashion Deign Council of India (Fdci), the event took place in the capital since its inception in 2009, but now plans are to take it to Mumbai.
Rajesh Pratap Singh, Karan Johar-Varun Bahl, Ashish Soni, Rohit Gandhi-Rahul Khanna, Abraham.
- 7/24/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, May 20: Ace designer Rajesh Pratap Singh has collaborated with textile brand Shingora to launch its fall-winter 2013 collection.
The special luxury collection will be created by the designer, and manufactured by Shingora to cater to men and women. It will be launched before the onset of winter this year 2013, said a statement.
A few pieces from the collection will also be retailed at premium luxury retail destinations in India as well as abroad.
Singh was also recently roped in as the first ever wool ambassador for India by Woolmark, an internationally known textile fibre brand.
A popular designer,.
The special luxury collection will be created by the designer, and manufactured by Shingora to cater to men and women. It will be launched before the onset of winter this year 2013, said a statement.
A few pieces from the collection will also be retailed at premium luxury retail destinations in India as well as abroad.
Singh was also recently roped in as the first ever wool ambassador for India by Woolmark, an internationally known textile fibre brand.
A popular designer,.
- 5/20/2013
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, March 7: Ace designer Rajesh Pratap Singh, the first brand ambassador for Woolmark in India, says he collaborates with brands only when it makes sense.
"I go for associations if it makes sense to me. It's not marketing gimmick for me. It's something that I feel concerned about and can solve certain kind of problem," the designer told Ians.
"I said yes to Woolmark because I have been experimenting with wool for a very long time. I have been doing it for years, so it makes natural sense to get into the tie-up," added the designer who had previously tied up with brands like Tata Motors, Liberty Shoes and Indigo.
"I go for associations if it makes sense to me. It's not marketing gimmick for me. It's something that I feel concerned about and can solve certain kind of problem," the designer told Ians.
"I said yes to Woolmark because I have been experimenting with wool for a very long time. I have been doing it for years, so it makes natural sense to get into the tie-up," added the designer who had previously tied up with brands like Tata Motors, Liberty Shoes and Indigo.
- 3/7/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Feb 11: Ace designer Rajesh Pratap Singh has been roped in as the first ever wool ambassador for India by Woolmark, one of the internationally well-known textile fibre brands.
Woolmark helps in highlighting the diverse interpretations of merino wool.
"This is the first time we have associated with an Indian designer to come on board as the wool ambassador for India and it is a huge responsibility for Rajesh to promote the fibre in the country," said Amir Sheikh, country manager India, The Woolmark Company.
The designer will showcase the collection made by merino wool at the upcoming Wills Lifestyle.
Woolmark helps in highlighting the diverse interpretations of merino wool.
"This is the first time we have associated with an Indian designer to come on board as the wool ambassador for India and it is a huge responsibility for Rajesh to promote the fibre in the country," said Amir Sheikh, country manager India, The Woolmark Company.
The designer will showcase the collection made by merino wool at the upcoming Wills Lifestyle.
- 2/11/2013
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
Karan Johar+Varun Bahl, the brainchild of Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and designer Varun Bahl, is set to go online.
An assortment of casual shirts in white, grey, navy blue and black, the collection will be available at designer Pernia Qureshi’s pop up shop, said a statement.
The online fashion boutique already has known menswear designers retailing their clothes. Among them are Rajesh Pratap Singh, Atsu Sekhose, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Raghavendra Rathore and Suket Dhir.Read More...
An assortment of casual shirts in white, grey, navy blue and black, the collection will be available at designer Pernia Qureshi’s pop up shop, said a statement.
The online fashion boutique already has known menswear designers retailing their clothes. Among them are Rajesh Pratap Singh, Atsu Sekhose, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Raghavendra Rathore and Suket Dhir.Read More...
- 1/24/2013
- by Praveen
- indicine
New Delhi, Jan 24: Karan Johar+Varun Bahl, the brainchild of Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and designer Varun Bahl, is set to go online.
An assortment of casual shirts in white, grey, navy blue and black, the collection will be available at designer Pernia Qureshi's pop up shop, said a statement.
The online fashion boutique already has known menswear designers retailing their clothes. Among them are Rajesh Pratap Singh, Atsu Sekhose, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Raghavendra Rathore and Suket Dhir.
Now getting Karan Johar+Varun Bahl online will add more options in menswear market.
The collection starts from.
An assortment of casual shirts in white, grey, navy blue and black, the collection will be available at designer Pernia Qureshi's pop up shop, said a statement.
The online fashion boutique already has known menswear designers retailing their clothes. Among them are Rajesh Pratap Singh, Atsu Sekhose, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Raghavendra Rathore and Suket Dhir.
Now getting Karan Johar+Varun Bahl online will add more options in menswear market.
The collection starts from.
- 1/24/2013
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Dec 22: Fashion designers like Ritu Beri, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Ravi Bajaj, Reynu Tandon, Payal Jain and Varun Bahl joined thousands of supporters at India Gate here to condemn crimes against women.
David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore, Nida Mahmood, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna and Leena Singh are some of the others who joined forces to show their solidarity for the cause - in the wake of the gangrape of a 23-year-old girl who is fighting for life at the Safdarjung Hospital.
Fashion Design Council of India (Fdci) president Sunil Sethi had sent out an email Thursday to all the designers of the committee and models to.
David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore, Nida Mahmood, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna and Leena Singh are some of the others who joined forces to show their solidarity for the cause - in the wake of the gangrape of a 23-year-old girl who is fighting for life at the Safdarjung Hospital.
Fashion Design Council of India (Fdci) president Sunil Sethi had sent out an email Thursday to all the designers of the committee and models to.
- 12/22/2012
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Oct 6: The spring-summer edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (Wifw) kickstarted here Saturday with an India flavour - a Kutch-inspired show by debutant Payal, wife of designer Rajesh Pratap Singh, and a sari-laden line by Anand Kabra.
Payal impressed with her Bohemian collection, which had a heavy influence from Gujarat's Kutch region.
"I thought this is the right time to come into the mainstream.
Payal impressed with her Bohemian collection, which had a heavy influence from Gujarat's Kutch region.
"I thought this is the right time to come into the mainstream.
- 10/6/2012
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
A sex worker.s life was the inspiration for leading designers of India to make a strong plea against human trafficking through their fashionwear at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (Wifw) Friday.The Fashion Design Council of India (Fdci) collaborated with international Ngo youcanfree.us to raise awareness against human trafficking. The show was inspired by an actual sex worker Alice (name changed), who was rescued by the Ngo from Gb Road, in the capital.The show started off with a ballad performance by Nicolina, which reflected the emotions that a victim of sex trafficking goes through when pushed into the trade. Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi and tennis ace Leander Peas also came out in support for the cause.Manish Arora, Suneet Varma, J.J. Valaya, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Tarun Tahiliani, Shantanu and Nikhil, Ashish Soni, Lecoanet Hemant, Ravi Bajaj, Ritu Beri and...
- 2/17/2012
- Filmicafe
<div>The Indian edition of Ok! . the world.s most-read celebrity lifestyle magazine . has unveiled actor, singer, filmmaker and youth icon Farhan Akhtar as its pick for India.s Sexiest Dad 2011. The leading premium glossy magazine has conferred this annual title on one celebrity father every November since 2007. Past title holders have included Akshay Kumar [2007], Arjun Rampal [2008], Hrithik Roshan [2009] and Shah Rukh Khan [2010].</div><div></div><div>.Knowing who else has held this title before me, it just feels nice to be a part of that club,. says Farhan, as he confesses that his daughters Shakya and Akira pick out his clothes on a daily basis and occasionally call him .popsalat. instead of .paa..</div><div></div><div>In an intimate and exclusive interview with Ok! India Editor Sonali Velinker Kamat, Farhan also shares his mantra for parenting, discusses his parents. separation with candour and takes rumour-mongers head on . tackling every subject with élan. .My girls have inherited their...
- 11/17/2011
- Filmicafe
New Delhi, Sep 4: Sometimes presentation gets an edge over others. This is what happened at a four-designer show at the Van Heusen India Men's Week, when masked men, wearing kohl and gold bracelets and chains, walked the ramp Saturday in crisp, clean silhouettes.
There were no personal favourites. All four designers -- Abraham and Thakore, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Abhishek Gupta and Rajesh Pratap Singh -- presented neat, wearable and impeccable detailed and finished garments on the ramp in hues of black, white, grey, beige and a lot of self-prints and checkered garments. But in the end, it were the masked.
There were no personal favourites. All four designers -- Abraham and Thakore, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Abhishek Gupta and Rajesh Pratap Singh -- presented neat, wearable and impeccable detailed and finished garments on the ramp in hues of black, white, grey, beige and a lot of self-prints and checkered garments. But in the end, it were the masked.
- 9/3/2011
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Iifa Rocks presented by Grey Goose saw a host of celebrities walking the green carpet on 24th June, presenting a night of great music, performances and high fashion. The fashion meter was set high with the likes of Sabyasachi, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Vikram Phadnis. All three designers showcased a collection of their respective work at Iifa Rocks presented by Grey Goose, a flagship event on Day 2 of the Videocon d2h Iifa Weekend.
Sabyasachi, known for his neo-traditional designs has found favour with a host of Indian celebrities including Vidya Balan and Rani Mukherjee. Walking his exquisite creation down the ramp was the Bengali beauty, Bipasha Basu.
Delhi based designer, Rajesh Pratap Singh is famous for his clean, sharp designs that combine the global and the traditional to create international designs that retain an unambiguous element of India, a tribute to the Grey Goose world. Aussie sensation, Bret Lee...
Sabyasachi, known for his neo-traditional designs has found favour with a host of Indian celebrities including Vidya Balan and Rani Mukherjee. Walking his exquisite creation down the ramp was the Bengali beauty, Bipasha Basu.
Delhi based designer, Rajesh Pratap Singh is famous for his clean, sharp designs that combine the global and the traditional to create international designs that retain an unambiguous element of India, a tribute to the Grey Goose world. Aussie sensation, Bret Lee...
- 6/27/2011
- by Editors
- Bollyspice
Day 2 of the Iifa awards kicked off in the afternoon at Toronto with the screening of the movie Chillar Party and a green carpet walk for the film fraternity. In the evening, stars arrived for the Iifa Rocks, a fashion and music event where designers Rajesh Pratap Singh, Sabyasachi and Vikram Phadnis showcased their collections to the music of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Actor Anushka Sharma and filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the event that saw performances by actors Mallika Sherawat, Dia Mirza and singing group Rdb. Meanwhile, actor Raj Kapoor’s wife and children also came for the official naming ceremony of the ...
- 6/25/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Day 2 of the Iifa awards kicked off in the afternoon at Toronto with the screening of the movie Chillar Party and a green carpet walk for the film fraternity. In the evening, stars arrived for the Iifa Rocks, a fashion and music event where designers Rajesh Pratap Singh, Sabyasachi and Vikram Phadnis showcased their collections to the music of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Actor Anushka Sharma and filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the event that saw performances by actors Mallika Sherawat, Dia Mirza and singing group Rdb. Meanwhile, actor Raj Kapoor’s wife and children also came for the official naming ceremony of the ...
- 6/25/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Day 2 of the Iifa awards kicked off in the afternoon at Toronto with the screening of the movie Chillar Party and a green carpet walk for the film fraternity. In the evening, stars arrived for the Iifa Rocks, a fashion and music event where designers Rajesh Pratap Singh, Sabyasachi and Vikram Phadnis showcased their collections to the music of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Actor Anushka Sharma and filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the event that saw performances by actors Mallika Sherawat, Dia Mirza and singing group Rdb. Meanwhile, actor Raj Kapoor’s wife and children also came for the official naming ceremony of the ...
- 6/25/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Day 2 of the Iifa awards kicked off in the afternoon at Toronto with the screening of the movie Chillar Party and a green carpet walk for the film fraternity. In the evening, stars arrived for the Iifa Rocks, a fashion and music event where designers Rajesh Pratap Singh, Sabyasachi and Vikram Phadnis showcased their collections to the music of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Actor Anushka Sharma and filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the event that saw performances by actors Mallika Sherawat, Dia Mirza and singing group Rdb. Meanwhile, actor Raj Kapoor’s wife and children also came for the official naming ceremony of the ...
- 6/25/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Day 2 of the Iifa awards kicked off in the afternoon at Toronto with the screening of the movie Chillar Party and a green carpet walk for the film fraternity. In the evening, stars arrived for the Iifa Rocks, a fashion and music event where designers Rajesh Pratap Singh, Sabyasachi and Vikram Phadnis showcased their collections to the music of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Actor Anushka Sharma and filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the event that saw performances by actors Mallika Sherawat, Dia Mirza and singing group Rdb. Meanwhile, actor Raj Kapoor’s wife and children also came for the official naming ceremony of the ...
- 6/25/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Day 2 of the Iifa awards kicked off in the afternoon at Toronto with the screening of the movie Chillar Party and a green carpet walk for the film fraternity. In the evening, stars arrived for the Iifa Rocks, a fashion and music event where designers Rajesh Pratap Singh, Sabyasachi and Vikram Phadnis showcased their collections to the music of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Actor Anushka Sharma and filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the event that saw performances by actors Mallika Sherawat, Dia Mirza and singing group Rdb. Meanwhile, actor Raj Kapoor’s wife and children also came for the official naming ceremony of the ...
- 6/25/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Day 2 of the Iifa awards kicked off in the afternoon at Toronto with the screening of the movie Chillar Party and a green carpet walk for the film fraternity. In the evening, stars arrived for the Iifa Rocks, a fashion and music event where designers Rajesh Pratap Singh, Sabyasachi and Vikram Phadnis showcased their collections to the music of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Actor Anushka Sharma and filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the event that saw performances by actors Mallika Sherawat, Dia Mirza and singing group Rdb. Meanwhile, actor Raj Kapoor’s wife and children also came for the official naming ceremony of the ...
- 6/25/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Day 2 of the Iifa awards kicked off in the afternoon at Toronto with the screening of the movie Chillar Party and a green carpet walk for the film fraternity. In the evening, stars arrived for the Iifa Rocks, a fashion and music event where designers Rajesh Pratap Singh, Sabyasachi and Vikram Phadnis showcased their collections to the music of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Actor Anushka Sharma and filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the event that saw performances by actors Mallika Sherawat, Dia Mirza and singing group Rdb. Meanwhile, actor Raj Kapoor’s wife and children also came for the official naming ceremony of the ...
- 6/25/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Day 2 of the Iifa awards kicked off in the afternoon at Toronto with the screening of the movie Chillar Party and a green carpet walk for the film fraternity. In the evening, stars arrived for the Iifa Rocks, a fashion and music event where designers Rajesh Pratap Singh, Sabyasachi and Vikram Phadnis showcased their collections to the music of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Actor Anushka Sharma and filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the event that saw performances by actors Mallika Sherawat, Dia Mirza and singing group Rdb. Meanwhile, actor Raj Kapoor’s wife and children also came for the official naming ceremony of the ...
- 6/25/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Day 2 of the Iifa awards kicked off in the afternoon at Toronto with the screening of the movie Chillar Party and a green carpet walk for the film fraternity. In the evening, stars arrived for the Iifa Rocks, a fashion and music event where designers Rajesh Pratap Singh, Sabyasachi and Vikram Phadnis showcased their collections to the music of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Actor Anushka Sharma and filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the event that saw performances by actors Mallika Sherawat, Dia Mirza and singing group Rdb. Meanwhile, actor Raj Kapoor’s wife and children also came for the official naming ceremony of the ...
- 6/25/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Day 2 of the Iifa awards kicked off in the afternoon at Toronto with the screening of the movie Chillar Party and a green carpet walk for the film fraternity. In the evening, stars arrived for the Iifa Rocks, a fashion and music event where designers Rajesh Pratap Singh, Sabyasachi and Vikram Phadnis showcased their collections to the music of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Actor Anushka Sharma and filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the event that saw performances by actors Mallika Sherawat, Dia Mirza and singing group Rdb. Meanwhile, actor Raj Kapoor’s wife and children also came for the official naming ceremony of the ...
- 6/25/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Day 2 of the Iifa awards kicked off in the afternoon at Toronto with the screening of the movie Chillar Party and a green carpet walk for the film fraternity. In the evening, stars arrived for the Iifa Rocks, a fashion and music event where designers Rajesh Pratap Singh, Sabyasachi and Vikram Phadnis showcased their collections to the music of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Actor Anushka Sharma and filmmaker Karan Johar hosted the event that saw performances by actors Mallika Sherawat, Dia Mirza and singing group Rdb. Meanwhile, actor Raj Kapoor’s wife and children also came for the official naming ceremony of the ...
- 6/25/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Australian fast bowler Brett Lee is set to walk the ramp for designer Rajesh Pratap Singh at the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) weekend to be held June 23-25 in Toronto, Canada. The organisers announced that designers Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Vikram Phadnis will showcase their respective collections at the Iifa Rocks, a fashion extravaganza high on style and music. .While Bipasha Basu will walk the ramp for Sabyasachi, Kunal Kapoor, Rahul Khanna and Brett Lee will be the showstoppers for Rajesh Pratap Singh. However, the showstoppers for Vikram.s show are a surprise,. Sabas Joseph, director, Wizcraft International Entertainment, the Iifa organiser, said at a press conference here. Musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will play live music during the fashion event. Iifa Rocks raises funds for the Iifa Foundation, which has been set up by Iifa to support families of the film industry workers who have been adversely affected during the production of films.
- 6/17/2011
- Filmicafe
The International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) today announced that The Bay and top international designers, Sabyasachi, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Vikram Phadnis will be showcasing a collection of their respective work at Iifa Rocks presented by The Bay, a flagship event of the 12th Annual Videocon d2H Iifa Weekend. The high fashion and music event will take place on June 24, 2011 at the Ricoh Coliseum. The Iifa Celebrations in Canada are presented by Cibc and hosted by the Ontario Government.Beautiful Indian actress Neha Dupia will take to the catwalk in a show-stopping segment highlighting collections from top Canadian designers at The Bay, Canada.s famed fashion destination. Superstar trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will perform live as models introduce the best in international haute couture and designer fashion.Iifa also announced that Iifa Award-winning actor, producer and director Karan Johar and effervescent actress and model Anushka Sharma have signed on as co-hosts.
- 6/16/2011
- Filmicafe
In an international first, legendary Indian playback singer Sonu Nigam will team with Grammy Award nominee and iconic American popstar Jermaine Jackson in a dazzling performance at Iifa Rocks presented by The Bay in tribute to his brother, the late .King of Pop,. Michael Jackson.Iifa Rocks is a dazzling event that shines a spotlight on the world of fashion, with live musical performances from popular internationals artists in support of the Iifa Foundation. The Iifa Foundation supports families of film industry workers who have been adversely affected during the production of films. This year, Iifa Rocks will also announce the 12th Floriana Iifa Technical Award winners and feature musical performances by top stars and international music artists, including Neha Dupia, Dia Mirza, Mallika Sherawat, the cast of Double Dhamaal, Shankar-Eshaan-Loy and is co-hosted by Anushka Sharma and Karan Johar.Nigam, one of India.s most revered playback singers hosted...
- 6/16/2011
- Filmicafe
New Delhi, Aug 29 – He might be reclusive and shy but designer Rajesh Pratap Singh lets his work do the talking. Maintaining the trend, he set the ramp on fire with his Rock ‘n’ Roll-inspired collection on the final day of the Van Heusen India Men’s Week (Vhimw) Sunday.
Celebrating the self-acclaimed last standing true believers and the times that saw the actual spirit of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the show started in a perfect mood with an animal print runaway, skeleton heads dangling from the ceiling and a masked Christ on the cross.
Despite being a men’s week, the show commenced with a female model strutting on the ramp.
Celebrating the self-acclaimed last standing true believers and the times that saw the actual spirit of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the show started in a perfect mood with an animal print runaway, skeleton heads dangling from the ceiling and a masked Christ on the cross.
Despite being a men’s week, the show commenced with a female model strutting on the ramp.
- 8/29/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
August 18, 2010: Eminent fashion designer Rajesh Pratap Singh has teamed up with stylist Ambika Pillai to give a new chic look to the cabin crew of India’s largest low-fare carrier IndiGo Airlines. The duo will offer an international look to the crew of IndiGo with their dark blue tunic and IndiGo blue hats.
Rajesh Pratap Singh has given a perfect international touch to the Indian designs. In the current scenario, his creations are one of the most admired designs in the fashion fraternity. He has designed the well-styled, clean cut tunic for the cabin crew of IndiGo. The bi-colored tunic is somewhere.
Rajesh Pratap Singh has given a perfect international touch to the Indian designs. In the current scenario, his creations are one of the most admired designs in the fashion fraternity. He has designed the well-styled, clean cut tunic for the cabin crew of IndiGo. The bi-colored tunic is somewhere.
- 8/18/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, July 3 – This was the second time actor Jackky Bhagnani walked the ramp for a designer show but he admits it is not his cup of tea.
‘I get nervous while walking the ramp. You can ask me to dance I’ll do it happily but ramp walk is not that easy,’ Jackky told Ians.
The 25-year-old actor was in the capital Friday to launch multi-designer store Aza, exclusively for men, at Crescent Mall.
Aza Men will have collections from prominent designers like Rajesh Pratap Singh, Arjun Khanna,.
‘I get nervous while walking the ramp. You can ask me to dance I’ll do it happily but ramp walk is not that easy,’ Jackky told Ians.
The 25-year-old actor was in the capital Friday to launch multi-designer store Aza, exclusively for men, at Crescent Mall.
Aza Men will have collections from prominent designers like Rajesh Pratap Singh, Arjun Khanna,.
- 7/3/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Mar 29 – Designer Rajesh Pratap Singh showed his collection depicting the art and craft of Indian fashion and trade, for the grand finale of 15th edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week here on Sunday.
Singh’s collection for the show, themed ‘Bespoke Tales’, expressed the progression of the fine art of making clothes as seen by the ingenious tailor.
His collection for the show was a play of contrasts, with hard and soft strokes and structured clothing, softly moulded in his trademark.
Singh’s collection for the show, themed ‘Bespoke Tales’, expressed the progression of the fine art of making clothes as seen by the ingenious tailor.
His collection for the show was a play of contrasts, with hard and soft strokes and structured clothing, softly moulded in his trademark.
- 3/29/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
<div>Rajesh Pratap, known for his simple yet stylish designs, has been chosen as the designer at the finale of the upcoming 15th edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (Wifw). The organisers feel his collection will impress international buyers.</div><div></div><div>'Rajesh is my favourite designer. His designs are the most sold ones at Wills Lifestyle and the entire design fraternity considers him to be the most credible designer in the country. He has every reason to present the grand finale and we are very happy to give him the platform,' said Sunil Sethi, president of Fashion Design Council of India (Fdci).</div><div></div><div>Atul Chand, the divisional chief executive of Wifw title sponsor Wills Lifestyle, said: 'The finale is a key highlight of Wifw and it has been our sincere endeavour to show the best of Indian design talent. Thus, we are getting the highly acclaimed Rajesh Pratap Singh for...
- 3/5/2010
- Filmicafe
Many eyes are on Saawariya (Beloved), Sony Pictures' debut Bollywood production opening today worldwide, including in North America.
Sony, a leader in the co-production of Chinese-language films, now means to get involved in producing Indian films. The studio has banked on one of Bollywood's leading filmmakers, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who helmed the assured Black in 2005. He more than delivers the goods -- for Indian audiences, anyway. Saawariya is a lush production featuring fabulous though deliberately artificial sets, an extravagant musical score, 10 new songs and two newcomers with much potential as the story's star-crossed lovers.
The film, which opens on Diwali, India's biggest national holiday, will resonate with Indian audiences everywhere as well as those who delight in Hindi-language commercial cinema. But the film is unlikely to create any meaningful new fan base among those unfamiliar with Bollywood films. For audiences unaccustomed to the format, the film runs too long -- though it is short by Bollywood standards -- and is repetitive, sentimental and cliched.
The story, supposedly based on Dostoevsky's short story White Nights, takes place in a mythical city designed by art director Omung Kumar. Imagine a set for La Boheme with Venitian canals and Mogul architecture. In a nice red-light district, a flamboyant, goodhearted prostitute named Gulab (Bollywood queen Rani Mukherjee) tells the tale of Raj, a singer-musician who is consumed with love even if that love is not returned.
Raj is played by lanky, rubber-legged Ranbir Kapoor, who beguiles with his doleful eyes, delightful clowning and athletic moves. Kapoor is fourth-generation Bollywood royalty. His late grandfather, Raj Kapoor, was the first superstar of Indian cinema, and his dad, Rishi, once a major star, is now a producer. In his feature debut, Kapoor carries off the big emotional moments with the same flair he brings to the musical numbers.
Raj no sooner gets a job as a singer in a nightclub, then spies a girl draped in black, standing alone and crying on a canal bridge. He is instantly smitten with Sakina's haunting beauty. Sonam Kapoor catches Sakina's ever-shifting, enigmatic moods from melancholy to laughter and then despair. She relishes Raj's attention but has already lost her heart to a mysterious stranger, Imaan (Salman Khan), who briefly lodged as his mother's haveli the year before. She waits for his return, forever if necessary, on that bridge.
This more or less static situation goes on for more than two hours, giving an audience time to savor the musical numbers, lavish sets and colorful costumes. Monty Sharma's plush musical score washes over this exotic cityscape where it is always night and love, requited or otherwise, is in the air.
SAAWARIYA
Columbia Pictures
An SLB Films and SPE Films India production
Credits:
Director-producer: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Screenwriters: Prakahs Kapadia, Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Based on a story by: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Executive producer: Deepak Raai Sharma
Director of photography: Ravi K. Chandran
Production designer: Omung Kumar
Music: Ismail Darbar, Monty Sharma
Costume designers: Rajesh Pratap Singh, Reza Shariffi, Anuradha Vakil
Editor: Bela Leela Sehgal
Cast:
Raj: Ranbir Kapoor
Sakina: Sonam Kapoor
Gulab: Rani Mukherjee
Lillian: Zohra Sehgal
Imaan: Salman Khan
Sakina's mother: Begum Para
Running time -- 138 minutes
MPAA rating: PG...
Sony, a leader in the co-production of Chinese-language films, now means to get involved in producing Indian films. The studio has banked on one of Bollywood's leading filmmakers, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who helmed the assured Black in 2005. He more than delivers the goods -- for Indian audiences, anyway. Saawariya is a lush production featuring fabulous though deliberately artificial sets, an extravagant musical score, 10 new songs and two newcomers with much potential as the story's star-crossed lovers.
The film, which opens on Diwali, India's biggest national holiday, will resonate with Indian audiences everywhere as well as those who delight in Hindi-language commercial cinema. But the film is unlikely to create any meaningful new fan base among those unfamiliar with Bollywood films. For audiences unaccustomed to the format, the film runs too long -- though it is short by Bollywood standards -- and is repetitive, sentimental and cliched.
The story, supposedly based on Dostoevsky's short story White Nights, takes place in a mythical city designed by art director Omung Kumar. Imagine a set for La Boheme with Venitian canals and Mogul architecture. In a nice red-light district, a flamboyant, goodhearted prostitute named Gulab (Bollywood queen Rani Mukherjee) tells the tale of Raj, a singer-musician who is consumed with love even if that love is not returned.
Raj is played by lanky, rubber-legged Ranbir Kapoor, who beguiles with his doleful eyes, delightful clowning and athletic moves. Kapoor is fourth-generation Bollywood royalty. His late grandfather, Raj Kapoor, was the first superstar of Indian cinema, and his dad, Rishi, once a major star, is now a producer. In his feature debut, Kapoor carries off the big emotional moments with the same flair he brings to the musical numbers.
Raj no sooner gets a job as a singer in a nightclub, then spies a girl draped in black, standing alone and crying on a canal bridge. He is instantly smitten with Sakina's haunting beauty. Sonam Kapoor catches Sakina's ever-shifting, enigmatic moods from melancholy to laughter and then despair. She relishes Raj's attention but has already lost her heart to a mysterious stranger, Imaan (Salman Khan), who briefly lodged as his mother's haveli the year before. She waits for his return, forever if necessary, on that bridge.
This more or less static situation goes on for more than two hours, giving an audience time to savor the musical numbers, lavish sets and colorful costumes. Monty Sharma's plush musical score washes over this exotic cityscape where it is always night and love, requited or otherwise, is in the air.
SAAWARIYA
Columbia Pictures
An SLB Films and SPE Films India production
Credits:
Director-producer: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Screenwriters: Prakahs Kapadia, Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Based on a story by: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Executive producer: Deepak Raai Sharma
Director of photography: Ravi K. Chandran
Production designer: Omung Kumar
Music: Ismail Darbar, Monty Sharma
Costume designers: Rajesh Pratap Singh, Reza Shariffi, Anuradha Vakil
Editor: Bela Leela Sehgal
Cast:
Raj: Ranbir Kapoor
Sakina: Sonam Kapoor
Gulab: Rani Mukherjee
Lillian: Zohra Sehgal
Imaan: Salman Khan
Sakina's mother: Begum Para
Running time -- 138 minutes
MPAA rating: PG...
- 11/9/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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