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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Nita Ambani's Organza Saree Captures The Essence Of Summer In New York
Last Updated: Nita Ambani recently visited Chef Vikas Khanna in New York. For the occasion, she opted for a floral organza saree. Michelin star chef Vikas Khanna recently took to his Instagram to pen a note when Reliance Foundation's chairperson Nita Ambani visited his restaurant, Bungalow, in New York City. The chef mentioned how Nita came up to him with her vision for the upcoming NMACC India Weekend. For the occasion, Nita ditched the heavy sarees and kept it summer-ready in a gorgeous butterfly-printed saree. In an Instagram post shared by chef Vikas Khanna, Nita Ambani was seen dressed in an organza saree that perfectly captured the essence of summer. While Vikas donned his chef gear in a white chef coat and black apron, Nita stunned in a graceful saree that perfectly showcased her affinity for traditional elegance. Take a look at the pictures here. For the occasion, Nita opted for a delicate off-white organza saree that was adorned with a bold red border. The saree featured intricate motifs of butterflies, flowers, and foliage in hues of pink, yellow, green, and black. Draped in a classic style, the pallu cascaded effortlessly over her shoulder, adding to the look's refined charm. She paired with the saree with a matching ivory blouse that featured intricate embroidery. The blouse came with a round neckline, elbow-length sleeves trimmed with lace, and detailed floral thread work, offering a sophisticated yet feminine silhouette. For the accessories, Nita opted for a classic gold and Kundan set. She wore a pair of statement jhumkas, a delicate bracelet, and a large diamond ring that added a hint of opulence. For the glam, she defined her eyes with kohl, eyeliner, and a golden shade on her eyelids. She added a swipe of blush for that rosy glow. A glossy mauve-pink lip and a traditional red bindi completed her look, while her hair was styled in loose waves, parted to one side for an effortlessly elegant finish. The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) is set to host a three-day cultural showcase in New York City from September 12 to 14 at the iconic Lincoln Centre. Envisioned by Nita, the event aims to celebrate the vibrancy of Indian heritage through a compelling mix of visual art, music, and live performances. This international cultural gathering will serve as a stage for Indian artists to present their work to a global audience, spotlighting the depth and diversity of India's creative legacy. First Published:
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nita Ambani redefines simple elegance in floral saree as she visits chef Vikas Khanna's Bungalow in New York
Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna took to Instagram on May 30 to share a picture in which he can be seen showing Nita Ambani one of his culinary creations. In the caption, the Michelin-star chef talked about his journey and how she visited his restaurant Bungalow with her vision for Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) India Weekend. Also Read | Nita Ambani wows in traditional cream and golden suit, huge diamond earrings at DAIS graduation ceremony. See pics But what caught our eye was Nita Ambani's gorgeous floral drape. Scroll down as we decode her traditional look. Known for her swoon-worthy collection of Indian drapes, Nita Ambani never fails to mesmerise with her traditional looks. For her visit to Vikas Khanna's restaurant in New York, Bungalow, she wore another gorgeous six yards from her collection. She wore a floral saree with an embroidered ivory blouse and accessorised with the most elegant jewels. A post shared by Vikas Khanna (@vikaskhannagroup) The floral off-white organza saree features a broad red patti border complemented with delicate colourful patterns of butterflies, flowers, and leaves that come in the shades of pink, yellow, red, green, and black. Nita wore the saree in traditional style, with the pallu falling from her shoulder elegantly. She completed the look with an embroidered blouse. It has a round neckline, half-length sleeves, lace-embroidered cuffs, delicate floral thread embroidery, a cropped hem length, and a tailored fitting. For accessories, the Reliance Foundation chairperson chose gold and Kundan jewels, including a bracelet and stunning jhumkas. A massive diamond ring rounded off the look. Lastly, with her auburn tresses left loose in a side parting and styled with soft waves, Nita Ambani chose darkened brows, mascara-adorned lashes, nude golden eye shadow, dark black eyeliner, kohl-lined eyes, flushed cheeks, glowing highlighter, a dainty red bindi, and glossy mauve pink lip shade. Meanwhile, the NMACC India Weekend will take place at the Lincoln Centre in New York City. It will be held from September 12 to 14.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Nita Ambani Visits Chef Vikas Khanna's Bungalow Ahead of NMACC India's NYC Debut
Last Updated: Nita Ambani has roped in Michelin star chef Vikas Khanna for NMACC India Weekend in New York. She visited Khanna's Bungalow recently. Ahead of the much-antipated NMACC India Weekend in New York, the chairperson of the Reliance Foundation – Nita Ambani- visited chef Vikas Khanna's restaurant. Located in New York City, Vikas' Bungalow has emerged as one of the most sought after restaurants in the city. The chef took to his social media to share a picture with Nita Ambani and he penned a warm note reflecting on his journey. Taking to his Instagram, chef Vikas Khanna shared a picture where he was seen cooking up an Indian delicacy with Nita Ambani. While he was dressed in his white coat and apron, Nita dressed to impress in a butterfly-printed saree. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikas Khanna (@vikaskhannagroup) Recalling his journey, Vikas talked about the time when he was training at the Mughal Sheraton in Agra in 1992. He wrote how he overheard a mother scolding her son to take his studies seriously. He wrote, 'I overheard a mother scolding her son: 'If you don't take your studies and summer homework seriously, you'll end up like him.' I still remember how the entire table turned to look at me." In the same note, he mentioned how he continued to remain dedicated to his craft. He added how Nita approached him for the NMACC India Weekend in New York. He continued, 'So when Mrs. Ambani visited Bungalow with her vision for #NMACCIndiaWeekend and said, 'This place represents us—our traditions—and honours our ancestors. It is our responsibility to represent our legacy & inheritance.'…Thank you, Mrs. Ambani, for your love and support – for helping represent India to the world, with beauty, pride, and grace." About NMACC India Weekend The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre will bring a vibrant celebration of Indian culture to New York with a three-day event at Lincoln Centre from September 12 to 14. Curated under the leadership of Nita Ambani, the event will spotlight the richness of India's artistic traditions through a dynamic showcase of art, music, and live performances. Designed to be a global platform, the cultural gathering will provide Indian artists the opportunity to share their work with an international audience.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Celeb chef Vikas Khanna still remembers the day he was mocked at a 5-Star hotel: 'Study or you will end up like him'
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Nita Ambani's visit Sometimes, it takes just one moment, one comment, to define the fire one will walk through. For Chef Vikas Khanna , that moment came in the sweltering gardens of a hotel buffet in 1992, where a stranger's insult nearly broke his spirit. Today, that same man runs one of the world's most celebrated Indian restaurants in New York City, Bungalow, recently honoured with the prestigious Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award Back then, a teenage Vikas was just a trainee at the Mughal Sheraton in Agra, working the tandoor under the afternoon sun. While placing fresh rotis on a guest's table, he overheard a mother warn her son: 'If you don't study, you'll end up like him.' It was a moment that could have crushed anyone's self-worth. But when he returned home to Amritsar, his grandmother gave him the clarity he needed: 'Choose happiness over money. Purpose over business.'That single sentence became the guiding light for Khanna's journey. Four decades later, he has not only built a global reputation as a culinary icon but also redefined Indian fine dining in the heart of Manhattan with Bungalow. Opened in March 2024, the restaurant marries innovation with Indian heritage, offering an experience that feels rooted, warm, and deeply respectful of restaurant has hosted a host of A-list guests including Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Mukesh Ambani. But a particularly emotional milestone came when Nita Ambani visited during the NMACC India Weekend. Moved by the space and its soul, she said, 'This place represents us, our traditions, and honors our ancestors. It is our responsibility to represent our legacy and inheritance.'For Vikas, the moment was deeply emotional. He reflected on how one memory nearly shattered his dream of becoming a chef, while another gave him the strength to stand tall in his truth. Expressing his gratitude, he thanked Nita Ambani for being a torchbearer of India's cultural pride on the global stage.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Celeb chef Vikas Khanna still remembers the day he was mocked at a 5-Star hotel: 'Study or you will end up like him'
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Nita Ambani's visit Sometimes, it takes just one moment, one comment, to define the fire one will walk through. For Chef Vikas Khanna , that moment came in the sweltering gardens of a hotel buffet in 1992, where a stranger's insult nearly broke his spirit. Today, that same man runs one of the world's most celebrated Indian restaurants in New York City, Bungalow, recently honoured with the prestigious Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award Back then, a teenage Vikas was just a trainee at the Mughal Sheraton in Agra, working the tandoor under the afternoon sun. While placing fresh rotis on a guest's table, he overheard a mother warn her son: 'If you don't study, you'll end up like him.' It was a moment that could have crushed anyone's self-worth. But when he returned home to Amritsar, his grandmother gave him the clarity he needed: 'Choose happiness over money. Purpose over business.'That single sentence became the guiding light for Khanna's journey. Four decades later, he has not only built a global reputation as a culinary icon but also redefined Indian fine dining in the heart of Manhattan with Bungalow. Opened in March 2024, the restaurant marries innovation with Indian heritage, offering an experience that feels rooted, warm, and deeply respectful of restaurant has hosted a host of A-list guests including Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Mukesh Ambani. But a particularly emotional milestone came when Nita Ambani visited during the NMACC India Weekend. Moved by the space and its soul, she said, 'This place represents us, our traditions, and honors our ancestors. It is our responsibility to represent our legacy and inheritance.'For Vikas, the moment was deeply emotional. He reflected on how one memory nearly shattered his dream of becoming a chef, while another gave him the strength to stand tall in his truth. Expressing his gratitude, he thanked Nita Ambani for being a torchbearer of India's cultural pride on the global stage.
