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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Bedsheet couture? Delhi women turns 20-kilo bedsheet into a pretty custom lehenga
Simran Anand, a Delhi-based content creator, ingeniously transformed a 20-kilogram hand-embroidered bedsheet from Janpath market into a stunning lehenga. Seeing potential where others saw only home decor, she collaborated with a local tailor to bring her vision to life. This upcycled creation redefines sustainability in Indian fashion, showcasing the power of imagination and unconventional materials in design. Off-the-rack lehengas are convenient, even beautiful. But there's something undeniably special about crafting one from scratch — where every stitch is a story, and every detail is deeply personal. For many women, designing a custom lehenga is a fashion fantasy, especially when it involves an unexpected twist. Enter Delhi-based content creator Simran Anand, who redefined DIY couture in the most imaginative way. On July 1, Simran took to Instagram to share the journey behind her one-of-a-kind creation, a stunning lehenga crafted not from a luxe boutique fabric, but from a 20-kilogram hand-embroidered bedsheet she stumbled upon during a casual stroll through Delhi's iconic Janpath market. While most would walk past such a piece, seeing it as just another decorative wall hanging commonly found in homes across Rajasthan and Gujarat, Simran saw something else. 'Mujhe usme fashion dikha,' she said. 'I saw fashion in it.' With intricate patchwork, mirror detailing, and a story woven into every thread, the piece struck her as more runway than room decor. Traditionally, these heavily worked textiles serve as festive tapestries, often used during cultural celebrations or as ornamental displays in Indian homes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo But in Simran's eyes, the bedsheet's craftsmanship deserved a second life - not on a wall, but as wearable art. Armed with inspiration (and a few Pinterest boards, of course), she headed to her local tailor - a key collaborator in this transformation. The result? A jaw-dropping lehenga that turned heads not just because of its origin, but because of its elevated elegance and attention to detail. The comments on her post were as enthusiastic as the lehenga was dramatic. 'Love a smart woman with an amazing fashion sense, love this on youuu!' one follower gushed. Another chimed in with a nod to the tailor's craftsmanship: 'Lucky bhaiya is so skilled ❤️.' Someone even suggested a new spin on the idea: 'A blazer out of this would've been so good too - next one, please!' What makes this story more than just a viral moment is the creative philosophy behind it. Simran's vision is a testament to the idea that fashion isn't always found in expected places. Sometimes it's hidden in the folds of forgotten fabrics, tucked away in markets or relegated to interior decor. It takes a certain eye, a designer's instinct, to see beyond the material and imagine the possibilities. Turning 20 kilograms of dense textile into a wearable lehenga isn't just about aesthetics, it's about challenging norms. It's about redefining sustainability in Indian fashion, championing upcycling, and celebrating the fusion of craft and creativity. At its core, this isn't just the story of a lehenga, it's a reminder that fashion begins not in the fabric store, but in the imagination. And sometimes, the boldest, most beautiful designs start with an unconventional idea, a little vision, and the willingness to see glamour where others see utility. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Woman upcycles a 20 kg patchwork bedsheet from Janpath into a lehenga masterpiece. Watch
Choosing an off-the-rack lehenga is great, but nothing quite matches the thrill of custom-making your own. Whether it's upcycling an old piece or sourcing the fabric and shaping every detail from scratch, it's every girl's dream to wear a bespoke lehenga tailored just for her (especially the ones which are self-designed). Delhi-based content creator Simran Anand set an example as she turned a 20-kilo hand-embroidered bedsheet into a stunning statement lehenga. She took to her Instagram on July 1 to share the process that went into it. A post shared by Simran Anand (@simrananand21) Simran shared that while strolling in Janpath, she came across a bedsheet-like material that weighed almost up to 20 kg. But it was the gorgeous patchwork, handiwork and mirror detailing of the bedsheet that caught her attention. Generally, these are festival home decor pieces that are strung on the walls in northwestern places like Jaipur and Gujarat. Bed sheets with heavy work like mirrorwork or patchwork are often hung on walls as a tapestry. But to the content creator, said, 'Mujhe usme fashion dikha' (I saw fashion in it.) It is a reminder of how fashion is all about vision, and can be found in unexpected places, too. Later on, with Pinterest inspirations in hand, she headed straight to her local tailor. The result was a chic lehenga with stunning detailing. ALSO READ: Forget your mom's saree! This woman revamped her dad's wedding suit and internet loves how she slayed it The comment section passed the vibe check with the unique idea. One hailed her creativity and wrote, 'Love a smart woman with an amazing fashion sense, love this on youuu.' Another also praised her local tailor and wrote, 'Lucky bhaiya is so skilled ❤️.' One more suggested the idea of an embroidered blazer: 'A blazer out of this would have been so good too, another one!!' Transforming a decor piece, especially a whopping 20 kg of material, into a traditional lehenga demonstrates the power of sartorial vision. It is about the ability the see beyond the obvious, recognising the potential of style in unlikely fabrics and materials. Fashion isn't always explicit, it's found in the subtle undertones and unexpected places, waiting for someone with the eye to bring it to life. Fashion doesn't begin with traditional fabrics or silhouettes; it starts with imagination and creativity. ALSO READ: Faux, upcycled, or vintage? The fur debate is heating up in the fashion world
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Indian TV was better in the 90s - and it's not just nostalgia
There was a time when Indian television felt like an evening ritual, not just background noise. A time when stories unfolded gently, characters felt like neighbours, and the screen reflected who we truly were, not who algorithms thought we should be. The 90s were that rare era when TV didn't chase shock value or drama for drama's sake. It paused, breathed, and let real emotions take centre gathered under whirring ceiling fans, watching women like Shanti, Priya, and Simran navigate life with dignity, doubt, and strength. These weren't just serials, they were mirrors. And for many of us, especially women, they offered something today's TV rarely dares to: a chance to feel WHO WEREN'T JUST CHARACTERS - THEY WERE US Mandira Bedi in Shanti (UTV Software Communications) There was 'Shanti', played powerfully by Mandira Bedi, a journalist uncovering dark secrets while carrying her pain with dignity. She wasn't waiting to be saved; she was writing her own story, and thousands of women saw their silent strength in her."I still remember waiting for Shanti every afternoon. It wasn't just a show — it felt like watching a woman find her voice when we were still learning to find ours. My mother and I never missed an episode, and we'd talk about it like those characters were people from our own mohalla (neighborhood)," recounted Rekha Sharma, 47, a homemaker. There was Priya in 'Swabhimaan', elegant, intelligent, unapologetically flawed. Kitu Gidwani's portrayal of a mistress-turned-socialite was groundbreaking. She wasn't a villain. She was human, and that alone made her revolutionary for her time. "Shows like 'Swabhimaan' and 'Hasratein' were bold for their time, but they never felt vulgar. They showed real problems, real choices — not the over-the-top stuff we see today. It was like watching a mirror of society, not a circus," commented Anil Mehta, 52, a government employee. Neena Gupta in Saans advertisementIn 'Saans', Neena Gupta as Priya Kapoor, gave us the quiet devastation of a woman dealing with infidelity and finding her way back to herself. Her breakdowns weren't theatrical, they were hauntingly real. Many women didn't just relate to her, they were her. Nikki Aneja and Varun Badola in Astitva (Ananda Telefilms) Then came Dr Simran in 'Astitva' played by Niki Aneja Walia, a successful doctor navigating a relationship with a younger man, societal judgment, and her own evolving identity. Her character made space for conversations around self-worth and ageism, topics barely whispered on screen back Dey, 44, a schoolteacher, recalled watching the show and aspiring to be like Dr Simran. "I was in college when Astitva aired. Dr. Simran wasn't just a character — she was an aspiration. A strong, independent woman who made choices on her own terms. For many of us, it was the first time we saw someone like that on Indian TV and thought — maybe we can be like her too," she said. Seema Kapoor in Hasratein 'Hasratein' - led by Seema Kapoor as Savi, a woman in an extramarital relationship - didn't paint women's desire as shameful. It treated it as something honest, complex, and deeply human. These stories didn't offer fantasy. They offered a mirror. Women across India looked into it and whispered, 'That's me."COMEDY THAT LEFT YOU SMILING, NOT SQUIRMING Dekh bhai Dekh advertisementDekh Bhai Dekh gave us Sameer Diwan (Shekhar Sumar), Sunita (Bhavna Balsavar), Sanju (Vishal Singh), and the lovable chaos of a joint family we all secretly wished we had. It was warm, relatable, and full of quirks not noise. Zabaan Sambhal ke Zaban Sambhal Ke made us laugh at our cultural confusions through Mohan Bharti, the bumbling Hindi teacher played brilliantly by Pankaj Kapur, surrounded by a hilarious mix of immigrant students. It was witty without being mean, silly without being could laugh with your parents. You could watch with your kids. That kind of comedy didn't need HAPPENED TO THAT TV?Today's television often feels disconnected from reality. Women are either deified or demonised; plots stretch and exaggerate, driven more by TRPs than by truth. The rich storytelling and subtlety of the '90s have been replaced by spectacle and noise. Despite more money, more technology, and more channels - somehow, we've lost the WHEN TV SAT WITH YOU LIKE A FRIENDThose 90s shows weren't just stories. They were companions. They stayed with you long after the episode ended. They made you think, feel, and sometimes, heal. We didn't binge-watch them. We waited for them. One episode a day. And in that wait, we connected with the show, with each 90s didn't rely on flashy graphics or gimmicks. They relied on truth. Maybe it's time we stopped chasing trends and remembered how it felt when TV saw us in all our strength, flaws, and humanity. Because sometimes, the future of storytelling lies in remembering where we came from.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Tourist Family Tamil Nadu Box Office Day 30: Sasikumar and Simran starrer feel-good movie adds Rs 25 lakh on 5th Friday
Tourist Family, starring Sasikumar and Simran in the lead roles, has entered the fifth week at the box office. The movie opened with Rs 2 crore on day 1 and went on to emerge as a Blockbuster venture. The movie is now heading towards the end of its theatrical run as it is slated to stream online this weekend. Bankrolled by Million Dollar Studios, the movie surpassed the lifetime cume of its rival release, Retro, in the third week and continued to lure the audience despite new releases, Maaman and DD Next, in between. The movie has now entered its final legs by adding Rs 25 lakh on the 5th Friday, bringing the total cume to Rs 60.10 crore gross at the Tamil box office. The Sasikumar movie will wrap its theatrical run with the arrival of Thug Life in cinemas next weekend. Let's see how much more the movie can collect till then. Day-wise box office collections of the Tourist Family are as follows: Day Gross Tamil Box Office 1 Rs 2.00 crore 2 Rs 1.60 crore 3 Rs 2.90 crore 4 Rs 4.05 crore 5 Rs 2.65 crore 6 Rs 2.55 crore 7 Rs 2.50 crore 8 Rs 2.75 crore 9 Rs 3.25 crore 10 Rs 5.75 crore 11 Rs 6.50 crore 12 Rs 3.00 crore 13 Rs 2.50 crore 14 Rs 2.25 crore 15 Rs 1.65 crore 16 Rs 1.30 crore 17 Rs 2.05 crore 18 Rs 2.25 crore 19 Rs 1 crore 20 Rs 0.90 crore 21 Rs 0.85 crore 22 Rs 0.80 crore 23 Rs 0.75 crore 24 Rs 1.15 crore 25 Rs 1.20 crore 26 Rs 0.50 crore 27 Rs 0.40 crore 28 Rs 0.40 crore 29 Rs 0.40 crore 30 Rs 0.25 crore (est.) Total Rs 60.10 crore (est.) Tourist Family in cinemas now Tourist Family is now playing in cinemas. You can book your tickets from the online ticket booking web portals or grab them from the counter itself. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Tourist Family Tamil Nadu Box Office Day 29: Sasikumar, Simran's heartwarming drama grosses Rs 30 lakh, heads toward BLOCKBUSTER finish
Tourist Family, starring Sasikumar and Simran in the lead, is about to end its theatrical run as the movie hits the OTT platform soon. Opening with Rs 2 crore on the debut day, the film surpassed the Rs 45 crore mark by the end of its theatrical run. It further stormed past the final cume of its rival release, Retro. Directed by Abhishan Jeevinth, the heartwarming family drama added Rs 30 lakh to the tally on its 4th Thursday, wrapping the 4th week at a solid figure of Rs 57.65 crore. The movie will keep luring the audience on low levels for a couple of days until the arrival of Thug Life in cinemas. It is expected to wrap its theatrical run at a staggering Rs 60 crore gross in Tamil Nadu. For the unversed, Tourist Family garnered positive word-of-mouth and is considered among the best movies of 2025 so far. The worldwide gross collection of Tourist Family is around Rs 80 crore. It emerged as the biggest blockbuster of Sasikumar 's career by a wide margin. Day-wise box office collections of the Tourist Family are as follows: Day Gross Tamil Box Office 1 Rs 2.00 crore 2 Rs 1.60 crore 3 Rs 2.90 crore 4 Rs 4.05 crore 5 Rs 2.65 crore 6 Rs 2.55 crore 7 Rs 2.50 crore 8 Rs 2.75 crore 9 Rs 3.25 crore 10 Rs 5.75 crore 11 Rs 6.50 crore 12 Rs 3.00 crore 13 Rs 2.50 crore 14 Rs 2.25 crore 15 Rs 1.65 crore 16 Rs 1.30 crore 17 Rs 2.05 crore 18 Rs 2.25 crore 19 Rs 1 crore 20 Rs 0.90 crore 21 Rs 0.85 crore 22 Rs 0.80 crore 23 Rs 0.75 crore 24 Rs 1.15 crore 25 Rs 1.20 crore 26 Rs 0.50 crore 27 Rs 0.35 crore 28 Rs 0.30 crore (est.) Total Rs 57.65 crore (est.) Tourist Family in cinemas now Tourist Family is now playing in cinemas. You can book your tickets from the online ticket booking web portals or grab them from the counter itself. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
