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Neena Gupta's 66th Birthday Bash Was High On Glam
Last Updated: Neena Gupta celebrated her birthday with husband Vivek Mehra, daughter Masaba Gupta, and close friends Soni Razdan, Anu Ranjan. Who would say Neena Gupta turned 66 this year? Our birthday girl can still outshine the new-gen actors, whether it's with her brilliant performances or effortless sense of style. Be it her professional journey or personal presence, her signature full-face smile has a way of capturing hearts across all age groups — from 8 to 80. In her case, age is truly just a number. We're not saying this without a reason — this year, the diva celebrated her birthday in full party mode, surrounded by her family and closest friends. And who stole the spotlight? Of course, it was Neena herself, in a head-turning birthday look that radiated charm. The evergreen actress made a stylish statement at her birthday bash, turning heads with her elegant yet edgy ensemble. Dressed in a sleek satin-black outfit Neena exuded all the charm. She accessorised it with a bold, statement necklace that added a regal flair, and classic watch and a bangles to complete her chic aesthetic. Her pulled-back hair, oversized amber-tinted glasses, and subtle glam makeup proved once again why she remains a timeless fashion icon. From posing like a 10-year-old with a yellow balloon and sling bag to slaying like a diva, she rocked her birthday in style. Her infectious smile lit up the room as she celebrated the occasion with husband Vivek Mehra, daughter Masaba Gupta, and close friends including Soni Razdan, Anu Ranjan and more. To make her day even more special, Vivek twinned in black with his lady love, and fans couldn't stop admiring their chemistry. Anu Ranjan also shared a glimpse from the intimate celebration on Instagram, posting a heartwarming group photo from the bash. On the professional front, Neena Gupta is busy promoting her upcoming film, Metro… In Dino, a musical romantic drama directed by Anurag Basu. Just as we saw her radiating traditional glam in the film's trailer, she carried the same charm to the trailer launch event as well. For the celebration, she opted for the elegant Rann Kaftan, a piece straight from her daughter Masaba Gupta's ensemble. The pristine white silhouette, featuring flowy sleeves and a deep neckline adorned with gold house charms, was paired with the bold and edgy Biscuit Bra, adding a touch of contemporary confidence to her graceful presence. To add just the right amount of sparkle, she accessorised the look with 'Pearlwind Earrings' in 18-carat gold from the House of Masaba x Amrapali Jewels collection. View this post on Instagram A post shared by House of Masaba (@houseofmasaba) Talking about Metro… In Dino, the film is all set to release on July 4 this year. Alongside Neena Gupta, the film boasts a star-studded cast including Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Saswata Chatterjee. First Published: June 05, 2025, 14:44 IST
News18
24-05-2025
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Decoding Zeenat Aman's Contemporary Yet Classic Wardrobe For The Royals
Last Updated: Zeenat Aman made her comeback with The Royals on Netflix. She played the role of Maji Sa in the drama. Let's take a look at her vibrant ensembles in the show. Zeenat Aman redefines elegance every time she steps out, proving that style knows no age. The legendary actress undoubtedly continues to set fashion standards and is gifted with a natural flair. Years after being away from showbiz, the actress made her comeback with The Royals. While fans were awed by her fun-loving nature as Maji Sa, her wardrobe in the series became the talk of the town. From traditional pieces to contemporary ensembles, the veteran actress carried it all with grace. Zeenat Aman shared a slew of stills that depicted some of her best looks from The Royals. The post starts with an exquisite Rajasthani outfit from the label Poshaak by Meera, featuring some statement pieces from Amrapali Jewels. The actress wore an orange lehenga and a matching choli. She also wrapped a translucent dupatta around her neck and head, completing the classic look. Apart from the heavily ornamented looks, Zeenat also stunned fashion enthusiasts in a multicoloured kaftan from Raji Ramniq. The tie-dye look with contrast sleeves was indeed the highlight. Moreover, the actress also wore a simple custom-made black suit with a stunning floral long jacket in one of the scenes, taking contemporary ethnic fashion to the next level. Speaking about curating Zeenat's wardrobe for The Royals, stylist Aastha Sharma told Hindustan Times, 'Her character is very experimental and very today, but still has royalty in it. So, if she is wearing modern cuts in the show, she has a little bit of Indian jewellery. It was a lot of fun. She is wearing really cool sunglasses and hats; it was something that I had never thought I would be able to pull off on someone like Zeenat Aman. But she was so open about experimenting." The veteran actress left quite an impact on her fans with her on-screen presence and her impeccable fashion sense throughout the series. First Published:
The Hindu
16-05-2025
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What The Royals gets right about Jaipur's legacy
In Netflix's The Royals, it is not just the palaces and politics doing the talking — it is also the jewellery. While the show plays fast and loose with plot, its styling leans into Jaipur's royal past, using jewellery to quietly hint at power, legacy, and shifting identities. What makes the jewellery in The Royals stand out is how little it tries to stand out. It is not flashy. It is worn with intent, rooted in place and character. Jewellery becomes less about opulence and more about context — who belongs, who is pretending, and who is finding their place. From heirloom-inspired aad necklaces to sleek brooches worn with bandhgalas, every piece was carefully plotted out in advance, yet left room to evolve on set. 'For a show like this, jewellery is very, very important,' says Aastha Sharma, the costume designer for the show. 'We make sure we put our boards together, character-wise, and decide who wears what kind of jewellery, whether it's archival, more current, or something in between.' Aastha and her team started by building visual boards for each character, sketching out their jewellery journey across the show. Once they had a sense of how much they would need, they began sourcing from some of Jaipur's best: Amrapali Jewels, The Gem Palace (founded in 1852 by the Kasliwal family, began as court jewellers to Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur), and Rambhajo (a name synonymous with kundan, meena, jadau, polki and fine diamonds), formed the core. 'Between the three big jewellers, we knew we would find what we needed,' she says. But it was not just heritage houses. The team also brought in younger, more contemporary brands like Valliyan to balance things out. 'We wanted to bring in a mix — something that felt lived-in and rooted, but also fresh,' adds Aastha, adding, 'We worked with Valliyan to design Zeenat Aman's stick, since she's holding it in almost every scene.' Historical context In Jaipur, jewellery is never just about sparkle. It is memory, power, continuity, and in many ways, resistance. While the world has often seen jewellery as a woman's domain, in Jaipur, it has been a tool of both feminine agency and patriarchal control. For Rajput women, jewellery functioned as a visual archive of caste, class, and marital status. Pieces like the borla (the Rajasthani equivalent of the maang tikka), rakhdi, and hansli (a torque-like necklace) were coded with meaning. But, it should be noted that as in much of pre-colonial India it was men who initially held the spotlight when it came to jewellery in Jaipur. Sarpechs (turban ornaments), necklaces, rings, ear studs, and armlets were all commonly worn by royal men. They were markers of rank, honour, and divine favour. Navratna jewellery, which incorporated nine auspicious gems tied to celestial forces, was often worn by male royals and courtiers to signal cosmic alignment and protection. Jewellery also featured heavily in Rajput miniature portraits, where kings are shown laden with elaborate gem-studded regalia, often outshining their female counterparts in ornamentation. So yes, in 18th- and early 19th-century Jaipur, the male body was a canvas for displaying wealth and power. This visual grammar of masculinity was part of the broader South Asian tradition where ornamentation was associated with prestige — not femininity alone. Sparkle and shine At the heart of this visual storytelling is Jaipur-based Amrapali Jewels, whose pieces were central to several defining moments in the series. 'We've always seen ourselves as custodians of Indian craftsmanship,' says Tarang Arora, creative director and CEO of Amrapali. 'The Royals gave us an opportunity to explore that within a new narrative frame.' Interestingly, none of the jewellery was made specially for the series. 'We didn't create any custom pieces,' says Tarang. 'But we did lend jewellery we wouldn't usually part with, especially some of the finer pieces. The fact that it was shot in Jaipur, and that Aastha [Sharma] and Pacho [the current Maharaja of Jaipur] are both close friends, made this collaboration feel personal.' The styling throughout the show relies on traditional craftsmanship — polki settings, meenakari work, and stone inlay — applied to characters in ways that subtly map their positions and transitions. Ishaan Khatter's coronation look features layered emerald and polki necklaces, vintage brooches, and a feathered headpiece, all echoing the grandeur of early 20th-century royal portraiture. Bhumi Pednekar wears a restored vintage choker with Basra pearls and uncut diamonds — quiet but layered, much like her character's journey from outsider to insider. Zeenat Aman's look is steeped in legacy: a classic borla and a necklace of emeralds and rose-cut diamonds — pieces that feel inherited, not acquired. Sakshi Tanwar's ensemble leans heavily on Rajput aesthetics — aad choker, nath, hatphool, and full regalia — conveying authority, tradition, and ceremonial weight. And, Vihaan Samat's panchlada necklace, worn across formal scenes, reflects a more gender-fluid reading of heritage, while Kavya Trehan's bold aad necklace fuses a bridal silhouette with contemporary edge. In real life, members of India's erstwhile royal families still wear jewellery, though in more intimate, personal ways, says Tarang. 'It depends on the outfit and the occasion,' he says, adding, 'But yes, royals absolutely still wear jewellery, especially pieces that carry emotional weight.' These are not flamboyant accessories for display. They are heirlooms — grandfather's coronation buttons, a grandmother's ring, ceremonial brooches — each with a story tied to personal history. 'That kind of significance lives on,' Tarang notes. 'It's deeply connected to memory and family lineage.' He also points to a notable shift: men are embracing jewellery again. 'It was always maharajas' jewels,' he says. 'Historically, it was the men in the spotlight — wearing layers of necklaces, facing the court, leading processions. If you look closely today, especially in tribal communities, men still get their ears pierced and still wear jewellery as part of everyday culture. Notably, men from the Banjara, Bhil, and Sahariya tribes in and around Jaipur still wear jewellery. 'That tradition never went away entirely,' Arora adds. 'Now it's just on the rise again. You see it in The Royals — men wearing elaborate pieces, not just on their wedding day, but for other occasions too. And they're enjoying it.'
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26-04-2025
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Proves When It Comes To Making A Statement, Simplicity Always Wins
Last Updated: Samantha Ruth Prabhu wore Payal Khandwala's handwoven silk dress with a kimono-style jacket. Samantha Ruth Prabhu made a fashionable statement in a Payal Khandwala ensemble. Samantha was recently in Abu Dhabi for an event hosted by Nishka Jewellery. Looking absolutely stunning in the blue ensemble, Samantha's ethereal style was captured in a series of images which she posted on her Instagram account. Samantha wore a handwoven silk maxi dress woven from matte lightweight silk and featuring an angled pleat detailing that added a modern edge to her look. The dress also featured a back slit for ease of movement. Samantha paired the dress with a silk organza kimono. The effortless layering of this kimono-style organza jacket added depth to Samantha's stylish look. The deep blue hue of the jacket was further enhanced with brocade detailing on the sleeves. Styled by Prayag Menon, Samantha Ruth Prabhu paired the deep tone palette of the ensemble with sparkling diamond jewellery featuring a multi-layered necklace and dangling diamond earrings. Samantha's timeless beauty was enhanced with minimal makeup done by Avni Rambhia. Samantha tied her hair in neat updo, a perfect summer look this season. Her hair was styled by Dakshi Nidhi. Samantha was seen having a good time at the Abu Dhabi event and also engaged in a fun banter with her fans present in the crowd. View this post on Instagram A post shared by decoding_closet (@decodingcloset) This isn't the first time Samantha has rocked a Payal Khandwala ensemble. At an Hyderabad event, Samantha Prabhu kept things sleek and striking in a bronze jumpsuit. With its fluid silhouette and subtle sheen, the outfit was equal parts powerful and poised. The sash at the waist added structure, while the soft pleats gave it a graceful flow. Samantha was styled by costume designer and stylist Ekta Singh and accessorised her chic look with jewellery from Amrapali Jewels. With her signature glow, Samantha proved that when it comes to making a statement, simplicity always wins. First Published:
Los Angeles Times
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
What to Wear to an Indian Wedding: A Style Guide From Top Designers
You're invited to your first Indian wedding, and you're not quite sure what to wear. Dressing for the many vibrant functions of a multi-day Indian celebration can feel overwhelming—especially if you're not familiar with traditional attire or customs. That's where we come in. To help you confidently navigate the Indian wedding guest dress code, we spoke to five leading Indian fashion designers and experts. Here's their best advice on how to dress for each event—so you can blend in respectfully, stand out stylishly, and feel comfortable along the way. A typical Indian wedding begins with a mehendi—a lively, pre-wedding ritual where henna is applied to guests' hands and feet. This vibrant daytime event sets the tone for the rest of the wedding celebrations, making it a great opportunity to wear bright colors and breathable fabrics. 'When dressing for a mehendi, you must balance comfort and style. This event is the most colorful and usually follows the palette of the henna ceremony—olives, yellows, oranges, and mustards,' notes celebrity stylist Akshay Tyagi. 'For men, a nice tone-on-tone look always works best. I recommend a solid base tunic with multi-tone embroideries paired with trousers. For women, this event allows for a lighter-weight option, so often an outfit with separates, like a tunic with flared trousers (sharara) or straight trousers (salwar) with a chiffon or organza long scarf (dupatta), is the most versatile option.' A sangeet is a musical night of dance, performances, and celebration with family and friends. It's also the perfect occasion to show off a stylish and expressive outfit that moves with you. 'For women, I would pick silhouettes with voluminous sleeves and sweeping skirts draped with motion in mind, letting you twirl freely and own the dance floor. For men, I love a statement jacket in metallic tones like copper or bronze, brought to life with pearls, mirror work, and traditional motifs reimagined,' says artist and designer Maheka Mirpuri. When it comes to Indian wedding guest outfit ideas, the sangeet is your chance to embrace contemporary Indian fashion. 'What makes a look unforgettable is the details—embellishments that shimmer like modern heirlooms, accessories that hold personal meaning, and an effortless updo to stay cool through every beat,' adds Mirpuri. The wedding ceremony is the heart of the celebration and often calls for the most traditional attire. Whether the wedding is Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, or Jain, vibrant colors, rich fabrics, and intricate embroidery are standard. 'If it's your first time attending an Indian wedding, the best option for women is to wear a lehenga or a sari in vibrant colors with intricate embroidery. For men, a sherwani (coat-like tunic paired with trousers) or a kurta-pajama set (long, loose tunic paired with trousers) is always a solid choice,' says Tarang Arora, creative director and CEO of Amrapali Jewels. Jewelry is also essential to completing the look. 'To complete the look, women can pair their outfit with a layered Kundan necklace or a choker made of emeralds or pearls, depending on the color and pattern of their outfit. Adding jhumkas (traditional Indian earrings) will bring the whole look together. Men can wear a pendant featuring big stones like emeralds or even a brooch with a floral or nature-inspired design,' Arora adds. If you're searching for Indian wedding attire for foreigners, this is the moment to go all-in with traditional looks while honoring the significance of the ceremony. After the ceremony, many Indian weddings conclude with a formal reception. Some guests wear the same outfit from the wedding ceremony, while others opt for something a bit more modern or glam. For women, when in doubt, it's always safe to wear a sari. However, draping one can be tricky if you're unfamiliar with the technique. A pre-stitched sari offers a convenient and stylish solution. 'The most versatile silhouette for an Indian wedding is a pre-stitched sari. They look like normal, elegant sarees, but are ready to wear,' says designer Tamanna Punjabi Kapoor. 'You can never go wrong with a sari in nude or ivory. I would also advise the embroidery to be such that it could work for all wedding functions—so not too traditional and not too modern—just classic embroidery with beautiful threadwork, pearls, sequins, and small crystals. Pair it with a small pearl choker, which works well with almost everything, and don't forget a diamante bindi (decorative forehead dot).' The final touch to any Indian wedding outfit is your hair and makeup. In 2025, Indian wedding makeup trends are all about a dewy glow, bold lips, and fluttery lashes that complement richly embellished outfits. 'Indian wedding makeup is all about that glowing, 'just-got-back-from-the-spa' skin with a dewy, natural finish that'll make you look radiant all day,' says Pooja Lalwani Tamang, makeup artist and founder of FitFace. 'Bold lip colors like fiery reds and deep plums are back, giving that pop of drama while keeping the eyes soft and defined with killer winged liner and fluttery lashes.' When it comes to hairstyles, soft, bohemian textures are in. 'Think romantic, boho hairstyles with loose waves, braids, and flower crowns for that 'effortlessly gorgeous' vibe.'
