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WORLD EXCLUSIVE
HILARY SWANK
SAYS "I DO!"
RE-IMAGINING HERSELF
46 COVER STORY
SONAKSHI SINHA
TOASTING HER NEW
AVATAR IN A SEASON
THAT’S ALL ABOUT
CELEBRATION, HELLO! GETS
‘SONA’ TALKING ABOUT
ALL THINGS CLOSE TO
HER HEART, INCLUDING
ANECDOTES OF FESTIVITIES
AT HOME WITH FAMILY.
CAPTURED IN RICH INDIAN
COUTURE AGAINST THE
LIBERATING BACKDROPS OF
SEA AND SKY, ON BOARD
A LUXURY CRUISE LINER –
B-TOWN’S INSTA-DARLING
PRESENTS HER TRUEST SELF
HELLO!
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INSIDE HELLO!
66 SOFIYA NABI AZAD In a spectacular fashion
montage, featuring friend and designer Suneet Varma’s
stunning creations, Sofiya Nabi Azad, daughter of senior
Congressman Ghulam Nabi Azad, talks of her own
fashion design trajectory and more
45 DIWALI LOVE This festival, associated with
good cheer and gifting, inspires HELLO! to curate the
very best in elegant gifts across homeware, accessories,
timepieces, jewels, and other bespoke possibilities… so
take your pick!
80 BATASHA AND SID MATHUR Living in
foodie paradise, this forward-thinking entrepreneur
couple have sought to bring the Indian mithai
centerstage again, reinventing it with organic, healthy
versions for a far more fresh, pure, attractive and
26 gift-friendly package
84 ROYAL FABLES CELEBRATES A
MILESTONE EDITION Khanna Jewellers and
92 Charu Parashar – two brands steeped in royal India’s
aesthetics, showcased their latest offerings for the
season, which includes highly customised jewellery
for today’s woman
86 FASHION The season is redolent with fresh
faces in fashion, and we choose Nushrat Bharucha to
play muse to designer Abhinav Mishra in a rich sartorial
outing. Also presenting a special tête-à-tête with fashion
maestros Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, on their idea of
bridal fashion this season. HELLO! also captures the
most cutting edge trends in the world of fashion, at the
moment, such as silky prints, fringing, leather, pleats and
glitter, among others
100 WELLNESS AND BEAUTY ‘Get the look’
66 this time, of ingenué actress Janhvi Kapoor, engage
with bold, electric blue eyes with super-blogger Chiara
Ferragni, and experience a beauty trend bonanza with
Isabelle Kaif, younger sister to Katrina Kaif
REGULARS
44 THE INSIDE STORY
110 LUXE NEWS
114 DIARY OF THE MONTH
120 NUMEROLOGY
156 DRINKS WITH CHETAN BHAGAT
CONTRIBUTORS
VICTORIA
KRUNDYSHEVA
Victoria
Krundysheva
is a Russian
born, India-
based talent,
whose work
T
he festivities in the air always have a very heart- charms in Abhinav Mishra’s fashion.
warming effect on everyone. Starting off from Says she, “For this festive issue I
who have exposed the Durga Puja to Dussehra to Karava Chauth and wanted to create the atmosphere
big celebrity daddies ÅVITTa ,Q_ITQ \PM UWV\PTWVO KMTMJZI\QWV[ IZM of Diwali magic with a touch of
a great way to inch closer to the year end. I think edginess and surrealism. With great
of many industries, is India is probably the only country in the world which celebrates teamwork, we achieved that vision!”
commendable. Their so many festivals across so many communities, throughout the
year. We should be proud of the fact that we recognise and COLSTON JULIAN
voices give every woman respect every faith and culture with equal fervour. The diversity Julian thrives
today the confidence that of our cultures and festivals makes us more tolerant towards each on the chaotic
mis-en-
other, which is what the world needs most today.
she will be heard scenes and
At HELLO! as well, we take pride in the fact that we celebrate larger-than-
life along with you. Every year we put together a vibrant festival life celebrities
special, which brings together beautiful people from different that are a
part of life
cities, talking about their rituals and traditions. Our cover girl,
in Mumbai.
the beautiful Sonakshi Sinha, who is looking gorgeous in a new
Ruchika Mehta avatar with all the weight loss and a sculpted body, shares with us
Having
trained as a
(GLWRU how the Sinha family – dad Shatrughan, mom Poonam and cinematographer, he went on to
brother Luv and Kush, bring in Diwali together with age old assist the legendary Prabuddha
traditions and eco-sensitivity. Das Gupta, Max Vadukul and Ashok
Salian. For our cover shoot with
In our other features, enjoy a rich spread of festive fashion, and actress Sonakshi Sinha, Colston
a Delhi hostess leading the way for a perfect Diwali table setting. impressed the HELLO! team with
Like always, we have also come up with an exhaustive gifting his easy rapport with the actress,
guide with options in silver, crystal, chocolates and other goodies, who he has known as a fellow
to help you decide upon your ideal Diwali gifts. student at SNDT. “It was wonderful
to shoot with her on the ship with
While we all soak ourselves in the Diwali fever, there is another Shane and Falguni to dress her up!”
fever – the #MeToo movement – which has gripped our nation
these last few days. I am, yet again, very proud to be part of
this generation of modern women today, who have found ROBIN RATHORE
the courage to speak out against sexual harassment and other A Delhi-based
gender-related injustices metted out to them. The momentum photographer,
of this aggression, which has hit India like a bolt from the blue, his journey
is a great sign of things to come. Post this explosion of stories, began three
we hope that Indian women will no longer be treated as objects years ago as
a freelancer,
of lust and recreation, and men in positions of power will think
after having
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of many industries, shattering their holier-than-thou image, Chitrak for
is commendable. Their voices give every woman today the over five
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become a means of vindication and ‘getting even’ with someone ride since then; I enjoy shooting for
one has to settle some scores with. While #MeToo and the likes magazines, fashion shoots, etc,” he
empower women to speak up, it should not be misused. Let’s shares. For HELLO! this month, he
all work towards generating awareness for creating a fair and captured warm portraits of ‘mithai
gender-sensitive work environment. reinventors’ Siddharth and Batasha
Mathur. “It was a fun opportunity;
For now, we leave you with a visual treat of an issue, so enjoy shooting real people was not only
going through our rich pages. Wishing you and your family a very challenging but exciting as well!”
Sonakshi Sinha in an all new svelte avatar Happy Diwali!
79 YEARS OF
OM JEWELLERS
OM Jewellers, founded in 1939 as a
small jewellery workshop in Gujarat, has
just completed 79 years in the jewellery
industry. After establishing a jewellery
manufacturing business, the family
expanded into jewellery wholesale on
a global level and introduced the 916
hallmark jewellery in India. Now, the
brand boldly steps into the digital space
with the hope to grow and expand
on this new platform. However, the
philosophy that rrules the brand remains,
“jewels and familly bonds live forever.”
SOTHEBY’S AUCTION
The leading auction house, Sotheby’s will be hostingg th heir nexxt
auction, Boundless India in Mumbai this month. Boundless IIndiaa wiill
include not just important works b by South th
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such as Modern and Contemporarry South urban n environment. The key ingredient in this is,
Asian Art, Photography, Prints and d Design. ‘Morninga Olifera’
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CULTURE the not-to-be-missed event of the the 23rd at the Circuit! There’s
DIWALI Fall. Held at the Grande Halle de no need to imagine what it’s like
WHERE: India La Villette, in the heart of the French to be on the trackside when you
WHEN: November 7 capital, this festival brings to your can watch the sun go down on
This festival of lights has a very ears exciting acts of indie, rock, some of the greatest names in
special place in the hearts of hip-hop, R&B, soul, jazz and much motorsport on the Yas Island.
every Indian, regardless of their more. Get ready for three days
faith. Homes are lit up every of music action in Paris with Bon THEATRE
evening with diyas, lanterns Iver, Blood Orange, DJ Koze PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
and colourful rangoli (patterns and CHVRCHES! WHERE: Majestic Theatre,
made on the floor using coloured New York
powder or rice), fireworks SPORTS WHEN: November 1-17
decorate the night sky and FORMULA 1 ABU DHABI Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom
prayers are offered to Goddess GRAND PRIX of the Opera is a Broadway
Lakshmi. Families and friends WHERE: Abu Dhabi, UAE legend. Its iconic rock music
share sweets and gifts and there WHEN: November 25 and irresistible mix of horror and
is a strong belief of helping Abu Dhabi is a city on the move. romance has enraptured New
those in need. It is traditional Adding another jewel to its crown York audiences for over a century
for houses to be cleaned and is the 5.55-kilometer Yas Marina as this is the longest running show
new clothes to be bought in Circuit, inaugurated in 2009. This in the history of Broadway! One
preparation for this festival. race is the last of the season and of theatres’ greatest spectacles,
that’s what makes it an unmissable with its exquisite costume
LOY KRATHONG DIA DE LOS MUERTOS finale for what has been a great detail and set design, Phantom
FESTIVAL OF (DAY OF THE DEAD) year for Formula 1. Jumpstart this hit the milestone of 12,000
LIGHTS WHERE: Mexico City, Mexico glamourous weekend with The performances and there are sure
WHERE: Thailand WHEN: 31 Oct – 2 Nov Weeknd as he performs on Friday to be many, many more.
WHEN: November 23 Not as morbid as the name
The name of the festival would suggest, this festival is
Day of the Dead
can be translated to mean a celebration of the lives of
‘float a basket,’ which is ancestors who are no longer
derived from an age-old a part of one’s family. On this
practice of creating day people hold candle light
karathongs (decorative
vigils and put out food for the
baskets) and then
releasing them into the
deceased, they believe that
river. Thai people make a the dead would be insulted
wish as they place their by mourning or sadness.
krathongs on the water Celebrations take the form of
and some place a strand parades and parties on the
of hair or a fingernail so streets with an audience of
as to wash away their painted faced sugar skulls that
past sins. Loy Krathong are a reminder that death is
is also observed as a inevitable so it might as well
purification ceremony to
be celebrated.
enlighten the mind. The
most exciting festivities
take place in Bangkok MUSIC
and Old Sukhothai as PITCHFORK MUSIC
you can also witness folk FESTIVAL
dance performances and WHERE: Paris, France
sound and light shows. WHEN: November 1-3
The Pitchfork Music Festival is
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VIVA VANDERWILDE
Keen fashionistas, the sisters
launched Vanderwilde in 2013,
naming it after their mother María’s
side of the family.
“We were struggling to come up
with a brand name when we
realised that the best name was
already in our DNA,” they say.
Their move into the world of
fashion is a relatively new one. At
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in her grandfather’s footsteps by
studying architecture, while Angela,
‘As children, we’d ride horses with our
father and he’d take us down to the
river to swim’
top of the hill to make it level.” actively participated in the design and
And your family has lived here construction of all the buildings they’ve
ever since? put up.”
“Yes. We also farm here and we raise Your careers have followed a
a local breed of cattle as well as different path. How did you end up
Iberian pigs.” working in the world of fashion?
What are your fondest memories “We’ve been in the fashion business
of growing up here? since 2013. We get our entrepreneurial
“Being with all our cousins, playing and streak from our family and we’ve always
building cabins and riding horses with had a passion for fashion.
our father, who also used to take us “We wanted to start our own
down to the river to swim.” company so we initially decided to bring
Do you come here much? out a mini-collection. When we saw
“We love coming here. We’ve 40 how successful that turned out, we set up
cousins, so our family get-togethers can our own brand.
get very lively.” “Our parents have always supported
Has anyone else inherited your grand- us and encouraged us in our efforts.”
father’s passion for architecture? How would you describe your designs?
“Yes, our father and uncles. They’re “Everything, from the design stage to
real estate developers and they’ve always the production, is done 100% in
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Blanca and Angela chat on the stairs,
which feature tiles from the famed
workshop of Ramos Rejano in the Triana
quarter of Seville. Antiques from the
18th century greet visitors as they make
their way upstairs (inset)
Spain – here in Andalusia, to be We’ve been working on it for museums, antique shops, the
precise. And we sell in stores all a long time and we hope it’s opera, ballet.
over Spain as well as online. well received. We also plan “Our parents raised us to be
“Each one of our customers on continuing to expand passionate about culture in
is special to us and, of course, internationally. We’re already general. We also love decoration
we love it when famous starting to export in Europe and and music.” H
people here in Spain wear our M^MV [WUM 8IKQÅK Q[TIVL[º
designs, such as Isabel Preysler, Your other passions...
Eugenia Silva…” “Art, because it’s something
Please share with us what that’s always been part of our
TEXT: THE EDITORS (INES
you have planned next... lives. Our mother had one of the DOMECQ AND LAURA VECINO)
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porter bridal collection and Seville so we grew up visiting HAIR & MAKE-UP: MANUEL
we’re really excited about it. painters’ studios, exhibitions, CECILIO FOR GUERLAIN
The best piece of life advice you’ve I chose my designer, Georges Hobeika and
received from your father, Dipu (of went to Lebanon, with my family and friends,
the renowned Rosy Blue) and mother, NWZ\PMÅ\\QVOIVLXPW\W[PWW\7V\PMLIaWN
Payal, (the independent jewellery the shoot, I was sent to Bassam Fattouh for
designer behind the eponymous label, hair and make-up. I was so happy because
Payal New York)? Bassam Fattouh is a great make-up artist and I
“The best advice my father has ever given used his make-up tips almost every day before
me was to pursue my passion and follow my I went to do my make-up with him.
heart. The best advice my mother has ever “After this, I was sent to the Georges
given me was to treat people the way you want Hobeika store and was greeted very warmly
to be treated. I live my life every day based on by the team. They had set out a large food
the advice of my parents. Every day, I strive selection for me before we discussed the
to follow my passion, work hard and be kind dresses and it was the most enjoyable and
to others.” amazing experience I have had till date. The
dresses were amazing and so beautiful that Urban chic never looked so good! Aria in a lace dress from
Tell us about the Le Bal journey… it was hard to just pick one for the Le Bal. Alexie, paired with a fringed jacket and leather ankle boots
“Since I was invited to be a debutante this year, The team was so kind and so warm and I from Balmain. Her ensemble is accessorised by a diamond
I was so excited to embark on this journey. had never had such an amazing experience necklace made with precious amethyst from Payal New York
Couture musings…
“When I went to the Georges Hobeika
store, all the dresses were so beautiful. I
instantly fell in love with two dresses and
I could not pick just one. One of the
dresses is what I am wearing to the event
and I am so excited. When I was sent the
images of dresses, I instantly knew what
I liked. But, it became much harder at
the store because they had given me so
many more options and they were all so
beautiful. Having my mother, Payal, as a
jewellery designer for the Le Bal for the
past two years, the jewellery was easy
to pick. And, it was so special to wear
her jewellery at the photoshoot. I am so
excited to wear it for the actual event – I
could not be more proud of her.”
The look…
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fashion and romantic. Overall, the look
for the event is very romantic and dewy
to go along with the style of the dress.”
Paris je’taime…
“I love Paris because it is the hub of
fashion and art. It has so much history
and the tone of the city is very romantic.
Paris has always been a place where
I love to go to because of the fashion
and food.”
LETTER
TO MY
DAUGHTERS
HELLO! TAKES YOU INTO THAT
DELICATE UNIVERSE INHABITED
ONLY BY MOTHER AND CHILD,
WHERE SUNSHINE AND RAIN,
DREAMS AND REALITIES TAKE NEW
FORMS EVERYDAY
When you arrived you were both tiny, like baby birds
slipped out of the nest. Since that moment, your daddy and
I feel we have entered a garden bursting with colour. I had
a stack of baby books by my bed which I’ve thrown away. I
don’t need them; you both every day, teach me who you are.
You are wisdom wrapped in these roly-poly, willful, pooing,
adorable packages.
You both came into the world with your own strong
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determined at three months than your mama at 46, with
oodles of charisma. Soleil; when you gaze at the world
in wonder, you bring me into the same state of wonder.
Because of you I am falling in love with the world all over
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by labelling the world anything other than complex. I will
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and explore. You can accomplish whatever you desire. I
know the world will not hold you back because the future
is female. No one can ever hold you back, when you
remember you both carry the qualities of the goddess.
The world will try to tell you who you are – you must
laugh when that happens. You belong to yourself. Pursuing
your dreams and happiness is important but it’s also not
everything. We are all interconnected on this planet. Serve
others. Even small acts of kindness lead to an epidemic
of compassion. And I know you both want to change the
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joys but know there is more. Have a blast, have fun, sample
everything – everything – but know you exist on a scale
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We live in order to strengthen the soul. You will go
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suffering. Know fear and make friends with fear and move
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borders of yourself, by expanding from there, by failing,
by falling.
Laugh my little ones. Buy beautiful things and decorate
your environment with beauty and love. Then leave your
home and travel, carrying this love to share. Respect nature
and the earth. Try to create a little beauty wherever you
go. Stand up against injustice. Always speak out. Never,
ever let anyone diminish your light. You are descended
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remember them and do the right thing.
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garden you both have created. We’ll support you and love
you unconditionally and I’ll probably make some mistakes
cause I’m like that, perfectly imperfect. But thanks for
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receive grace and boundless love through you both.
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Eamonn: “How are the nerves?” Eugenie: “Yes. And I thought: ‘What a silly hat Eamonn: “Jack’s the kind of guy – you know
Princess Eugenie:¹1\¼[LMÅVQ\MTaKZMMXQVO]X [laughs].” And I thought: ‘Who’s that?’ and then when you’re lost at a party and you can’t find
on us now – the nerves.” [looks at Jack] you came over and shook my hand anyone to talk to and you start panicking and you
Eamonn: “No going back now.” IVL1_I[ITTJ]\\MZÆQM[IVLVMZ^W][1\PQVS1ZIVO need help? He’ll walk in and make everyone feel so
Eugenie: “Never. It was love at first sight, my mum that night and said: ‘I’ve met this guy, special. He’ll scoop you up and talk to you and
that’s why.” Jack.’ And that was it, I think, about how it started. make you feel a million dollars and [looks at Jack]
Ruth: ¹?PW[I__PWÅZ[\'º I remember being like: ‘I really, really like this guy. I that’s you. And you’re so humble and generous.
Jack: “We were skiing in a friend’s place out in really want him to like me, too.’ And then you gave “So humble and generous – that’s two words.
;_Q\bMZTIVLIVLCTWWS[I\-]OMVQME1[I_aW]ÅZ[\ me this huge windscreen-wiper wave and that was “And that person you immediately know [that]
didn’t I?” it. ‘Right, he likes me.’” you’ve got a friend…”
Eugenie: “I can’t remember.” Eamonn: “How would you describe each other Eamonn: “So a humble, generous friend?”
Jack: “And we just stared at each other.” in three words?” Eugenie: “Yes.”
Ruth: “So you saw him staring at you…” Jack: “She’s this bright shining light.” Ruth: “You’re the patron of many charities
HILARY SWANK
THE DOUBLE OSCAR WINNER OPENS HER HEART ABOUT MARRYING
THE MAN OF HER DREAMS, PHILIP SCHNEIDER
Dressed in her
backless Elie Saab
gown, Hilary puts the
finishing touches to
her attire (above) and
is laced into her shoes
(right), designed by
close friend Christian
Louboutin. “The
absolute perfect
complement to my
custom dress,”
Hilary says. “Having
him create
something so
thoughtful for our
day made it even
more special”
38 HELLO! NOVEMBER 2018
Esmail, were among the 117 guests who
watched the bride walk down the aisle with her
‘My couture Elie Saab
father, Stephen. dress fitted like a glove,
Her exquisite Elie Saab Couture wedding
dress, which comprised of 82ft of chantilly
it was so comfortable’
lace, 26ft of silk chiffon and 19ft of silk
organza, had taken seven people 150 hours to
create, 70 of which were spent on the
embroidery alone.
After a song performance by two friends and
a poetry reading by another, the couple
exchanged personal vows in a service
conducted by Rev. Michael Beckwith, a close
friend of the bride’s. “A lot of guests told us,
‘Wow, his homily and words made me want to
renew our vows,’” says Hilary, who was
previously married to Chad Lowe for 10 years
until 2007.
Her rescue dog Kai, who wore a tailor-
made tuxedo, took the role of ring bearer.
“He is like a little Jedi – so focused,” says his
owner proudly.
\PQVO[Z]NÆM][IVL\PMZM¼[ITW\WN TM^Q\a0M¼[WVM gets old. We were also told – and listen to this – that “Yes, after taking those three years off to look after
of the funniest people I know and he makes me all these trees within miles of each other can sense my dad our relationship deepened. I sat with
laugh every single day. when a tree is weak and will send it nutrients him for about 20 minutes before we made our way
“I waited a long time for Philip and I wouldn’t through its roots. to the redwood grove and it was so emotional, I
[Ia1¼LOQ^MV]XWVÅVLQVO[WUMJWLaJ]\1¼LOW\\W “So we thought it was really symbolic to have all was crying my make-up off. I felt so incredibly
the place where I thought, ‘Well, it didn’t happen our tribe, our village around us like these trees and moved that he was with us and able to experience
as soon as I thought it would.’ So it’s such a good know that there will be times when we need this with me. It was a moving moment for everyone
reminder that things happen in life exactly when support, or to reach out and get that from our as they knew the journey he’d taken to get to this
they should.” people, too.” place and time.”
You had such a beautiful setting for How did you choose your wedding dress? Did you or Philip cry in the service?
your wedding… “I wanted it to be timeless, ethereal and romantic. “We both welled up. I already had my tissue
“Both Philip and I are nature lovers and whenever I’ve known Mr Saab over a couple of decades now because my dad had already started off the tears.
we get the opportunity to be outdoors, that’s where from going to red carpet events and we have a But we were both emotional.”
we like to spend it. So we knew we wanted to get great relationship – it was an honour for him to Which part of the day did you find the
married outside, that it had to be close to home in be part of such a special day. Because it’s couture most moving?
Los Angeles and private. The second we saw this the dress was actually quite comfortable as it was “Hmm, it’s hard to choose. Being with my dad, but
magical redwood grove in the middle of a 20,000- UILMNWZUaJWLaIVLÅ\\MLTQSMIOTW^M1NMT\TQSM also when you walk down the aisle and see your
acre preserve, we knew it had the exact feeling we a queen.” soulmate waiting for you and all your loved ones
were trying to evoke.” How did Philip react when he saw you? who have made the journey and effort to be
Did those ancient trees add a special “I had kept the dress secret so he didn’t know there… Everyone was quiet. We didn’t have any
[QOVQÅKIVKM\WaW]ZJQOLIa' what to expect but his reaction was beautiful – phones at the ceremony so people were really in
¹)J[WT]\MTa·\ZMM[_MI\PMZI[\WZU\PMa¼ZMÆM`QJTM he gasped.” the moment. And then two friends, Karen and
and deep-rooted. And they were a family of trees. You put your career on hold in 2015 to look Willa Griffin, sang and my nephew Brandon
The tree we got married beside was an 800-year- after your father after he had a lung played the guitar. Then Philip’s best friend Misha
old female tree with all her children around her, transplant. It must have been so special Collins read a poem he’d written for us. It was just
supporting her, which is what happens when a tree for him to walk you down the aisle… magic and very moving.”
The bride and groom’s tap dance routine went down a storm. “I doubt we completely pulled
off the modern-day version of Fred and Ginger, but we had fun, and our family and friends
seemed to enjoy it,” says Hilary, who changed into flat custom Louboutins and a feather-light
frock designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri. “She designed an exquisite dance dress that perfectly
reflected the look I was after. She also custom-made a Dior suit for my ‘Fred Astaire.’ He
looked so dapper,” she adds
Tell us about the dance routine you mine. When I told him that I was getting
and Philip performed after dinner… married he called and asked if he could
“I wanted us to do something fun make my shoes, which is not only every
together. People learn how to ballroom bride’s dream come true but any woman’s
dance, or tango, or swing for their dream come true!
wedding and I liked the idea of doing a “After I got over the squealing I said,
tap dance, Fred Astaire and Ginger ‘Yes please,’ and when I told him about
Rogers-like. Philip was up to the task and the dance he said, ‘Well I’m going to
it is wonderful to learn something and make your tap dance shoes, too.’ He
work towards an end goal in preparation made Philip’s as well, so we had his
for our wedding. We took about 24 and hers.”
private classes over a four-month period, Looking back, what was your
and the dance was a little over two highlight of the day?
minutes long. Nobody knew about it – “Marrying the man of my dreams. But
not even my mom or maid of honour.” also being surrounded by our loved ones
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“That was a collaboration with Maria just thinking about it – because life really
Grazia Chiuri of Dior. I had the great is precious.
pleasure of meeting her at a conference “After going through what I did with
in Lisbon and got to know her – I’d been my dad, [I know that] all we have is
a huge fan of hers for so long. So I told our health, and being with one another,
her what I was planning to do and asked so having everyone there that we love
her if she would help create the look. She was spectacular.” H
sent over a drawing and of course, hit it
right on the head. She also custom made
the elegant suit Philip wore. TEXT: ROSALIND POWELL
Cutting the cake (inset), made by friend Marcela Pezet in “My tap shoes were made by Christian PHOTOS: COURTESY OF HILARY SWANK AND
Mexico City. “A brilliant combination of FedEx and creative Louboutin, who has become a friend of PHILIP SCHNEIDER/AUGUST
planning delivered our perfect chocolate cake just in time for
our wedding,” Hilary says
PRIYANKA CHOPRA
AND NICK JONAS
TO WED IN
JODHPUR’S UMAID
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International star Priyanka
Chopra and her actor-singer
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revealed, the couple is expected
to have an intimate wedding, with
only close friends and family in
attendance. In August this year,
the couple got engaged after
a traditional roka ceremony at
Priyanka’s Mumbai residence.
‘My parents are the greatest (and most inspirational) love story I know.
They met on a train and have now completed over 40 years together. The
greatest love lesson I’ve learnt is that love flows organically… it cannot be
controlled, it must be left to blossom on its own and that’s when you can
reap all the benefits of it. Of course, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is the
greatest love story I know of on-screen’
standard in school) to celebrate a ‘green’ Diwali am taking the legacy forward with every project.”
as a family. The Diwali we decided to take this What would we be surprised to know about the
decision was a memorable one for us all as we family? “When we are all together, we don’t
contributed to having a positive impact on the LQ[K][[ÅTU[WZXWTQ\QK[ º
environment. We enjoy all the traditions and fun
times associated with the festival, without bursting FASHION
crackers and harming the environment.” As fashion embraces a laissez-faire approach to style,
A treasured Diwali moment? “The Diwali puja – as Sonakshi salutes the ‘anything and everything
it is a time when the entire family gathers together. goes’ philosophy of fashion freedom which are
It is a special time, during which we all come to the new style rules of 2018… “Experimentation
together no matter what we have going on in our is the key word for style in 2018. If it becomes
lives – it is a time to pray, and be thankful, and to ‘fashion’ that’s great, and if it doesn’t? Well you
celebrate one another.” had fun anyway!” When dressing for the festive
Describing her seasonal style, she says, “My go- season, Sonakshi shares, “Personally, I believe,
to festive style is best described as less-is-more. I WVMKIV¼\OW_ZWVO_Q\PI[\ZIQOP\_MTTÅ\\MLkurti
prefer contemporary pieces that are light and easy, paired with comfortable yet stylish palazzo pants
yet glamorous.” And what about the famed B-town for the festivities. I don’t over-accessorise but I
Diwali parties? “I often attend Sonam (Kapoor’s) love to change up my ‘looks’ as well, I’ll try most
Diwali party at home or Ekta (Kapoor’s) big options once.” A stand out ‘fashion moment’ in
annual bash and pop into Twinkle Khanna and her life till date would have to be “the reaction I
Akshay Kumar’s or Aamir Khan’s celebrations. received to the colourful Patiala salwars I wore in
Till date, I have not thrown my own Diwali party Rowdy Rathore, they became such a rage that they
as I don’t play cards (or gamble in general), though were being sold all over the country as ‘Sonakshi’s
I love cash gifts (laughs)… but perhaps someday.” salwars.’ I’ve been enjoying all my recent red-
carpet moments as well.”
FAMILY FIRST Sonakshi’s forever style icon (one that never
Diwali is the perfect occasion to spend time with OWM[ _ZWVO Q[ ]VLW]J\MLTa ¹\PM ÅMZKM IVL
loved ones as the nation celebrates the New Year. fabulous Beyonce.” While accepting different
“Family members are the only ones who are shapes, sizes and colours “is terribly important
always there for you, that stand by you – no matter – and it’s about time fashion included greater
what, and it’s important to have quality time diversity in it’s image,” says Sonakshi. As with
together that celebrates them,” says Sonakshi. a ‘green’ Diwali, she emphasis the importance
“Frankly, blood is thicker than water and family of sustainable fashion, “Frankly, it’s the need of
is all you truly have at the end of the day! They the hour, and something that we, as consumers,
are my ‘rocks’ and keep me grounded.” When it should all be consciously concerned about as we
comes to carrying forward the Sinha family legacy, shop for Diwali, or in our daily lives.”
Sonakshi notes proudly, “Personally, I hold on
closely to the values my parents have taught me. HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Our family believes in respecting everyone and we )[\PMLMÅVQ\QWVWN »JMI]\a¼QV1VLQIIVLITTW^MZ
believe in not taking either success or failure too the world, continues to evolve – Sonakshi (who
seriously – and to treat both in the same manner.” has always been a pathbreaker in the public eye
She goes on to say, “I am said to be blessed with on body positivity since early on in her career)
the best of both worlds – my mom, ex Miss India encourages this movement away from the
Poonam Sinha’s beauty and my dad, politician and conventional – “the conventional beauty that we
actor, Shatrugan Sinha’s talent.” The family has a are ‘told’ is beautiful is now inclusive of more
‘rule’ to spend special occasions such as birthdays shapes, colours and features – all of which are
and New Year’s Eve together, “Even if we spend considered beautiful today, more so than ever
some of our time on our special days with friends, before. And ‘being yourself ’ has never been more
we always make room for quality family time on IKKMX\MLWZNw\ML_PQKPQ[IJ[WT]\MTa_WVLMZN]T º
those days as well.” As for Indian women and their signature
Navigating her career while bearing in mind beauty? “I am amazed by the range of diversity
the family legacy she beams and says, “I believe I of ‘looks’ of women just within the Indian
Sonakshi sparkles in a
sand-hued encrusted
bustier and lehenga with
geometrically scattered
crystal embellishments
from FALGUNI SHANE
PEACOCK. She adorns a
necklace set with tear-drop
motifs in blue enamel,
studded with uncut polki
diamonds, pearl and
tourmaline drops and an
intricate handcrafted
ring in 18K gold from
Raniwala 1881
LOVE ACTUALLY
Love is the cornerstone of every family
celebration… “My parents are the greatest
(and most inspirational) love story I know. They
met on a train and have now completed over
40 years together. The greatest love lesson I’ve
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be controlled, it must be left to blossom on its
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of it. Of course, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is
the greatest love story I know of on-screen.”
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she shares, this love came into her life at a later
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Sardaar actress was initially a costume designer).
“I used to be more interested in sports in my
formative years. I had no idea where life would
eventually take me – that I would be at this
point in my life – facing a camera. Everything
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on the job. My career is at the forefront of my
life, it is what I focus on and therefore it fuels all
my other decisions too. Nowadays, I receive so
much love from my fans, they are really, really
sweet… they always seem to know where I am.
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handmade cards. I particularly love receiving
any handmade items as it shows the extra
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LOOKING FORWARD…
As the sun sets under clear skies, the Lootera
(in which she starred along with another
superstar, Ranveer Singh) artiste thoughtfully
ponders her next steps with HELLO! “I’m
in a great space right now – both personally
and professionally. And I’m excited for the
next phase.”
Everything ‘Filmy’… Giving HELLO! a
sneak peak into things to come, Sonakshi says,
“KalankQ[IXMZQWLÅTUQV_PQKP\PM[\IZKI[\
is stellar, I have a challenging role… and the
story – it’s incredible! Just to be a part of the
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role you haven’t seen them in before, so it will
be a treat for audiences. Shooting is currently
on and I’m very excited about it!”
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Dabangg series. “The Dabangg 3 shoot
schedule will begin soon and, of course, I
always look forward to returning to the cast
and crew as Dabangg was the beginning of
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2010, it ultimately emerged as an all-time
blockbuster and she won the Filmfare Award
for Best Female Debut). It always feels
like a return back ‘home’ – like returning to
your family.”
Personally speaking… Besides a
professional and easy-going demeanour,
Sonakshi’s fresh dedication to health and
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attentive, consistent and have taken it more
seriously than ever before), especially in the
recent past – and the results I believe, speak
for themselves.”
We’re keeping a keen eye on Ms Sinha as she
embraces a fresh and exciting new chapter
in her life’s story...
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SPEAKEASY WITH
SONAKSHI
The family member you
call the most? “My mother.”
Insta-love: “National
Geographic.”
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A TALE OF
DELICACIES,
DECADENCE
AND DELIGHT
NANDINI MODI WELCOMES
GAYATRI VACHANI, APARAJITA
JAIN AND AARTI SEKHRI – A
COSY COTERIE OF LOVELY LADIES
WITH A YPO DELHI CONNECT
– INTO HER BEAUTIFUL HOME,
DRESSED IN THE GRANDEUR
ASSOCIATED WITH DIWALI.
HELLO! CAPTURES THE WARMTH
AND CELEBRATORY SPIRIT
Kunwarani Gitanjali Kumari Idar (above) channels elegance in a saree with a brocade border by Sri
Tabna Bana, while Kunwarani Padmini Sinh of Chhota Udepur poses gracefully at the entrance to the
living area of the haveli, in an ombre dyed saree by Just Chiffons. Avid sportsperson and cricketer
Yuvraj Riddhiraj (left) is joined by his wife, Yuvrani Divyajyoti Singh, who looks like a vision in an
embroidered saree by Just Chiffons
Sofiya’s effervescent
personality shines
through as her laughter
lights up the room.
She dons a sequinned
crop top with matching
palazzo trousers by
Suneet Varma Couture.
She has accessorised it
with gold chain earrings
from Purab and Paschim
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THIS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, HELLO! SUGGESTS
LUXURIOUS GIFTS FOR YOUR LOVED ONES
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1) Blushing Oud,
BOMBAY PERFUMERY
2) Aegean Gold Dinner Plate, L'OBJET
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Lustre, LLARDÓ
4) Anemone Candleholders,
MICHAEL ARAM
5) Original Gilded Lily of the
Valley on Linen, TOMMY MITCHELL
6) Diwali gifting box, FLORAL ART
BY SRISHTI KAPUR
7) Drift Zigzag Napkin, KIM SEYBERT
8) Avel chair, NIKHIL KHANNA HOME
9) Delilah Pieced King Sham,
SWEET DREAMS
10) Elegant Grid Wine Glass, VIETRI
11) Pineapple Cocktail Shaker,
SHIRALEAH
12) Classic Large Hurricane,
RALPH LAUREN HOME
13) Truro Gold Extra-Small Bowl,
MICHAEL WAINWRIGHT
14) 45-Piece Gold Napoleon Bee
Flatware Service, WALLACE
SILVERSMITHS
15) Floral Branch Picture Frame,
JAY STRONGWATER
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timepiece from the Envika Collection, JAIPUR WATCH COMPANY 8) Luminor 8 Days Power Reserve Acciaio, OFFICINE PANERAI
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festive season with
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ruled in India, the maharajas and bond that she shares with her family and
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textiles even as they add an element maharajas, maharanis, dancing peacocks,
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fact, the vintage trunks seek to reinvent motifs. The look is further enhanced with
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gifting item, these trunks allow patrons work, semi-precious stones, kundan work
to embrace the rich cultural diversity in and mirror work. These trunks can also
India and allow them to be a part of the be the apt gift for people living overseas,
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Sid gives credit to his London upbringing food! Riyaz was the nicest partner. He’s just got
for a lot of who he is today and the life choices the biggest heart and was very generous with
he has made. It all began early in school at the me. He told me to look into the food aspect and
Hill House (also attended by the likes of Prince leave out the complicated areas of managing the
Charles and Lily Allen), where he learnt to fence, show.” And, the rest as they say is history. Sid
swim, ski and wash dishes – all in knickerbockers! now remains the head of Food for Impresario
He came back to India after giving up his job at \PI\PMZ]V[_Q\P)UTIVQIÆMIUIZSM\JIbIIZ
the Citibank in London and decided to meet his in Mumbai, a one-stop-stop for curated, hand-
old buddy, Riyaz Amlani. “We discussed a few picked restaurants, a consulting business that goes
ideas and soon collaborated and started Smoke by the name of Secret Ingredients and Khoya.
House Room, a molecular gastronomy avant- Together Riyaz and Sid’s singular success has
garde cuisine restaurant and a nightclub, called been in running Social, a chain of nightclubs
Shroom. Over time, we started facing some that is expanding at break-neck speed throughout
issues, but that experience was a great training India. While Amlani is the professional partner,
Sid looks dapper in a velvet bundi
ground for me. I learnt it wasn’t easy to just run a who changed the course of his career, at home it
by designer Ashish Soni, against the
restaurant – it was much more than just serving is Batasha, Sid’s constant companion and prime backdrop of a well-stocked bar
prepare it for him.” Batasha has similar stories one New Year with the King of Bhutan and artist is Megève in the French Alps – where we go skiing
when it comes to her family. “My love for food and )VQ[P3IXWWZ\PI\_M[XMV\IZW]VL\PMÅZMXTIKM every year.” Megève offers the perfect romance of
entertaining comes from my family. Meal times at But more than that, Bhutan is special because Sid cobbled streets with a 500-year-old church on one
home were always a production. I’ve never had proposed to me there – it was on the swing in my end and an Hermès store in close proximity. And
any meal sitting in front of the television – it was father’s garden in Thimpu, where he popped the if that were not enough, a quaint sausage stand
always on the table, which was set differently for question. After our wedding in Delhi (in 2011), we offers the perfect foil. “You can buy your Hermès
breakfast, lunch and dinner. And there was always hosted a small reception for 20 of our close friends bag and come out and buy a three euro chocolate
a lot of variety on the table,” she recalls. in Bhutan,” says Batasha. _INÆM1VNIK\5MOv^MOQ^M[aW]\PMJM[\^MZ[QWV[
Batasha’s father, Pavan Varma, was posted in Now, the couple travels the world with their WN KWUNWZ\ NWWL · NWVL]M[ OZQTT[ \Z]NÆM XI[\I[º
America, Cypress Russia and Bhutan amongst daughter in tow relishing diverse cultural and adds Sid.
other countries in his long and illustrious OMWOZIXPQKITÆI^W]Z[NZWUITTW^MZ.ZWU;MI\\TM Their global life experiences have been a
diplomatic career where she recalls having some to Napa Valley, Spain and Vienna they follow food collective platform for Leela to learn and imbibe
of life’s most momentous experiences. “Living in trails exploring cuisine and life in all its diverse from. The couple is indeed an interesting paradox
:][[QI_I[ILMÅVQVO\QUMNWZUM5aUWUIVL1 colours. “Traveling is something we both enjoy. I of our times. On one hand they enjoy their
would walk down the streets and they would come learnt the concept of keeping a work-life balance modern indulgences and, on the other, their heart
and compliment us. They loved Indians. That was in London. That’s why I always make it a point to tugs at their Indian roots, urging them to bring a
a very different time as Russia was coming out of join the girls at home for dinner, at least three times bit of age-old India to their own life and to that
communism. Their economy was upside down a week. We try and do family vacations as often as of those around them. When you sit for a meal
and things were not easily available. I remember we can. Our last trip was to Vienna and three weeks with Sid and Batasha at home, the aromas are a
a truck would come with a stock of fresh ham before we travelled there, we had made a booking [UWZOI[JWZLWN UQ`MLÆI^W]Z[NZWUIZW]VL\PM
and cheese and people had to queue up to buy. at Steirereck, ranked the 14th best restaurant in world, but their warmth and hospitality is certainly
Everything was in such short supply. It wasn’t easy the world and the best in Austria. We both like to made in India – a good reminder of who they are
being there at that time.” research well in advance before travelling and try and what they bring to the table, quite literally! H
While their Russian stint has its share of and have multiple meal interactions throughout,”
bitter-sweet memories, Bhutan is a country she says Sid. Adds Batasha, “But, if we were to pick
remembers for its natural beauty and splendour our culinary haven, it has to be New York. From TEXT: SANGHITA SINGH
and also a place that marked a new journey in a bagel to Japanese Sushi, New York offers the PHOTOS: ROBIN RATHORE
life. “Bhutan has been truly special. I remember best in terms of cuisine. The other place we love STYLING: AMBER TIKARI
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hen two brands of regal reckoning and one personalised piece for every woman. Now, true collec- gh of Jhabua, Rani Archana Kumari of Badnore,
royal platform come together, the result is tors can spend time with the in-house designers and Tarini Gupta, Shivani Varma, Atisha Pratap Singh,
sheer magic. At the milestone edition of have them imbibe their design sensibility and craft Bela Madan, Khushboo Bagga, and Reshma Punj.
:WaIT.IJTM[RM_MTTMZaIÅKQWVILW[IVLT]`]ZaTW^MZ[ something that is one-of-a-kind. The women spoke of their perception of bespoke
were treated to the launch of ‘Bespoke Discoveries’ by The launch saw a riveting panel discussion by wo- as well as inherited family jewellery. The event was a
Khanna Jewellers, a service that allows patrons to get men of stature, who looked stunning dressed in Charu perfect ode to Royal Fables’ milestone edition, which
a truly personalised piece of jewellery. Kartik Khan- Parashar’s Royal Couture Collection 2018. A designer will soon move to many other ports and cities of the
na, the brand spokesperson, hand-picked stunning who has ushered in fresh sensibilities in the bastion of country, as well as travel overseas. The only authentic
pieces to adorn a panel of leading Delhi-based wo- ZWaIT NI[PQWV \ZILQ\QWV[ +PIZ] Q[ I UI[\MZ WN ÆWZIT platform to present Princely India, Royal Fables invi-
men achievers, who were dressed in Charu Parashar’s prints and ombre dyes, both being the cornerstones of ted HH Maharani Meenakshi Devi of Kishangarh to
Couture collection. royal dressing in India. Her Indian wedding ensembles unveil a stunning piece of jewellery that is part of the
A brand that is woven into the fabric of the city, connect vintage prints with delicate embroidery detai- family’s heritage collection. H
Khanna Jewellers launched this service by simply ling and her bead work boasts of a high chic quotient.
taking forward their traditional practice of crafting a Speaking on the stage were Princess Nandini Sin- TEXT: ANSHU KHANNA
Haute
in
HELLO!
This contemporary
Anti-Trend Cocktail gown by
Shantanu & Nikhil from their
A/W’18 Ceremonial Couture
Collection, ‘Passage To India’,
resonates structured volume
amidst geometric opulence.
It has a textured surface
ornamentation, embedded with
inimitable Swarovski crystals.
The rich hue of scarlet red
makes the transcendental
heritage of India come alive
and makes the wearer travel
on a mystic journey through
its minimalistic yet
grand silhouette
Sonia Rykiel
Bella
Hadid
2 3
6
Givenchy
Nicole
Kidman
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1) Hooded crochet-knit poncho, MISSONI 2) Gabardine jacket, RICHARD QUINN 3) Fringe Jacket, MARCO DE
VINCENZO 4) Gold-plated earrings, KATERINA MAKRIYIANNI 5) Fringe skirt, NORMA KAMALI 6) Satin bandeau, Isabel Marant
PRABAL GURUNG 7) Leather ankle boots, ISABEL MARANT 8) Quilted denim belt bag, VALENTINO
9) Leather sandals, ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS
3
Tulle top,
HALPERN
4
Paco
Rabanne
Dior
for unabashed
shimmer and shine
1 2
Sequin
nned jumpsuit,
PAMELLLA ROLAND
Off-White
8
Mock-neck
top, TIBI
7
Hadid
Embellished
shorts, ATTICO
1
2
Emma
Stone
Fendi
Plea it pretty
Pleat
this Fall 5
7 1) Cutout stripe
ed dress, SELF
PORTRAIT 2) Wildi satin blouse,
MALENE BIRGER 3) Nicole midi
dress, SIES MAR RJAN 4) Vermeil
crystal earring
gs, KATERINA
MAKRIYIANNI 5) 5 Contrast midi
skirt, MSGM 6) Flooral-print organza
mules, ALEXAND DER MCQUEEN
7) Charlise satin boots, MALONE
SOUL LEIRS
Valentino
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1) Printed silk-twill
silk twill shirt and pants set,
set GUCCI
2) Nupié silk-satin sandals, ERES
3) Mini dress, DOLCE & GABBANA
4) Crystal-embellished sock boots, ROGER VIVIER
5) Printed dress, ROBERTO CAVALLI
6) Printed scarf, BALENCIAGA 4 Oscar De La Renta
7) Silk scarf, BURBERRY
AS THE CELEBRATORY
SEASON COMMENCES
IN FULL SWING, HELLO!
SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON
THE COUTURIER AND THE
BEGUILINGLY TALENTED
ACTRESS AS THEY JOIN
FORCES FOR A TALE OF
FESTIVE STYLE
TEXT:
TEXT: FARAH
FARAH PALIA
PALIA
PHOTOS: VICTORIA
PHOTOS: RAHULKRUNDYSHEVA
JHANGIANI
HAIR AND HAIR
MAKE-UP: MARCELONAMRATA
AND MAKE-UP: PEDROZOSONI
FROM TOABH
FASHION
FASHION DIRECTOR:
DIRECTOR: AVANTIKKA
AVANTIKKA KILACHAND
KILACHAND
FASHION
FASHION EDITOR:
EDITOR: SONAM
SONAM POLADIA
POLADIA
ASSISTED
ART BY: DHAARNA
DIRECTOR: MAKER
ANCHAL KAUSHAL
LOCATION COURTESY: THE SILVER ROOM
ASSISTED BY: MANPREET HORA & DHAARNA – GALLERIA
MAKER
TRIDENT HOTEL
LOCATION COURTESY: PLUM, LOWER PAREL
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Abu Jani-
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Khosla
Bride
In the words of the ace
courtierers themselves
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Khosla
ensemble
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4) Fairy bomb glittering pom pom, FENTY BEAUTY 5) L’Arbre illuminé palette, CHANTECAILLE 6) Traceless perfecting foundation, TOM FORD
7) Shine Lip Liquid 005, THE BODY SHOP 8) Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution, KIEHL’S 9) Bloom Eau de Parfum, GUCCI
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fiercely bold eyes
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1) Absolue bx make-up foundation, LANCÔME 2) Bold volume lifting mascara, ESTÉE LAUDER 3) Bar of gold highlighting palette, CHARLOTTE TILBURY
4) All-over shadow brush, HOURGLASS 5) O!Mega glaze all-over foil luminiser, MARC JACOBS BEAUTY 6) Couture mono-eyeshadow, YVES SAINT LAURENT
7) Brow definer, CHANTECAILLE 8) Airflash radiance mist, DIOR 9) Preciosa loubilaque lip lacquer, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN BEAUTY
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The XC40 is the only car in its
segment to have radar based
Active Safety features like City
Safety with Steering Assist;
active at speeds up to 50 km/h
and a lot more. The car has a
protective safety cage and seven
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t’s the season of festivities and
the perfect time to pamper your
loved ones. With this thought in
mind, Roseate Hotels and Resorts
in the Capital are have lined up a
series of indulgent experiences to
make Diwali more memorable for
its patrons.
This Navratras, savour appetising
thalis – which have been delicately
prepared using ingredients sourced
from the brand’s organic farms – at
Kheer at Roseate House has introduced lunches on weekends Kiyan, The Roseate, and at DEL,
Roseate House.
It’s also the ideal time for couples
to indulge in a series of stay and
day packages at both the hotels,
especially during Karva Chauth.
Besides offering a luxe car transfer,
couples can expect special in-room
Karva Chauth amenities, which is
inclusive of meals and the mehendi
and bangles ritual. The same is
followed by a temple ceremony to
mark the spirit of Karva Chauth
and a heavenly couple therapy
for partners to unwind together.
A romantic movie screening at
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Guests can avail of the only in-house movie theatre in the
massage therapy at Aheli Spa country – and an outdoor movie
and enjoy delicacies at Kiyan, experience at The Roseate can be
The Roseate (right) or drop the perfect conclusion to a time
in to the Chidya Ghar bar at well spent. Non-resident guests can
Roseate House (below) also soak in the festive spirit with
these amenities.
For Diwali, Roseate Hotels and
Resorts are offering tastefully hand-
picked festive hampers in three
bespoke categories. Also on offer
is a specially curated fare at Kiyan
and DEL.
Patrons who just want to let
their hair down and relax this
season can savour the recently-
introduced lunches on weekends
at Kheer, Roseate House and the
Sunday Brunch at Chi Ni, the
haute Chinese restaurant at The
Roseate, which is prepared by a
Michelin trained chef. Prepare to
treat yourself and your loved ones
this festival of lights! H
Diary of the
Month
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STYLE
WHAT: The enterprising duo
of Kolkata-based Madhu Neotia
and Abhilasha Sethia recently
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Wedding Diaries, a part of The
India Story.
BUZZ: The three-day design
exposition, conceived by the
Neotia Arts Trust Initiative,
was held at the Swabhumi, in
the heart of Kolkata. Several
leading designers, such as Madhu
Jain, participated. A glittering
fashion show by ASAL and Raw
Mango were the highlights of the
event. A display of a vintage car
collection added to the grandeur
of the event.
Neha Kasliwal Arya and Madhu Neotia
Nilangi Parekh The venue of the event, Swabhumi, served as the perfect backdrop
Radhika and Sneha Singhi Shivika and Shashwat Goenka Preeti Goenka and Raj Mahtani Yash Agarwal and Umang Hutheesing
HH Maharaja Dr Karan Singh of Jammu Kartik Khanna and Princess Nandini Singh
and Kashmir with Diljeet Titus of Jhabua
Princess Jyotsna Singh of Jammu and Kashmir with Promila Bahri with Roshini Chopra Rani Vinita Singh of Patiala and Niharika Raje Singh and
Kalpana Sinh Wankaner Neelam Pratap Rudy Sunayana Chibba
Maneka Gandhi Damyanti Singh Bina Ramani Madhu Jain Vidhi Singhania Vrinda Singh Bhainsrorgarh
Priyanka Thakur and Farah Khan Batra Leena Singh and Tanvir Singh
JJ Valaya Renuka Pawan K Varma Anil Chopra and Ragini Chopra Vijay Dewan, Aman Nath and Rohit Arora
Bahaar Dhawan Rohatgi Maneka Gandhi Nawab Karim Ali Khan of Rampur Rajeev Sethi and Priya Paul Suneet Varma and Rahul Arora
Naresh Trehan, KB Kachru and Suhel Seth Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna Manu Mansheet Navin Berry Rohit Bal
Sussanne Khan Reshma Merchant Natasha and Fardeen Khan with their daughter Diani Isabella Laila Furniturewala Neelam Kothari
Arti Surendranath Bhagyashree Malaika and Zayed Khan Pria Kataria Puri Renu Chainani Nisha Jamvwal
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which are rigid have to settle some issues that have been relationship as long as you want to
or restrictive may troubling you, for a long time. You will have a improve it.
end now. You lot of fun with your partner. If you are single, CAREER
will come across good times are around. This will be a stressful month. If you want
opportunities CAREER everything to go well, don’t make any decision
to offer care You will have a great inner push and new unless you have thought things through.
to loved ones. ideas to work on. If you continue at this HEALTH
Someone pace, you will be able to acquire a lot of If you have a skin-related issue, it is
from your past experience – even on a personal level – to advisable that you go for a treatment. Daily
undermines your make some of your dreams come true. exercise will improve your health and keep
happiness and HEALTH diseases at bay.
health. Increase your intake of fresh fruits and LUCKY TIP
CAREER healthy juices. Don’t get surprised if you are Dark brown and dark green are lucky for
This is a shining troubled by some allergic reactions during you this month.
period for you, grasp it. Being positive will the middle of the month. Nasal stuffiness
be the key to success in your professional could annoy you, too.
life. Extra perks and incentives in business LUCKY TIP LOVE
activities are likely. White and grey are lucky for you. Your good mood will help you have a good
go
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HEALTH time in your relationship. Don’t
You will lead a healthy and well-ordered life. think about the thingss that
Visit the doctor at the slightest sign of worry. LOVE have hurt you, in the past.
LUCKY TIP You and your partner will talk things through CAREER
5
Avoid red clothes. and make some nice plans for your life You will be active andd creative.
together. Plan a small trip together. Choose to work alonee
LOVE CAREER because collaborationns
Your love life will stay well as long as you Communicating will help you pinpoint your are not favoured and
2
don’t take your mood swings out on your best interests on every level. A sudden you could end up in
partner. Try to have some fun. collaboration will help you open up because conflicts with your
CAREER you have the support of people who are colleagues.
You may need to invest more time and energy willing to work harmoniously with you. HEALTH
in your career and your group affiliations. HEALTH Those of you planningg
Upcoming promotions will be delayed. Generally, your health will be satisfactory, to go on a diet need
HEALTH but you would need to keep a check on your to avoid doing so, as it
You will be attracted towards a healthier diet. Happiness will prevail in the family. may affect your health.
lifestyle this month. Modify your eating habits LUCKY TIP Try sticking to a regular
and get involved in outdoor activities. You will Blue, green, light yellow and white are lucky schedule this month.
feel fit and energised once you make your for you, this month. LUCKY TIP
mind receptive to good ideas. The lucky colours for you
LUCKY TIP are light blue and purrple.
LOVE
Green will be auspicious for you this month.
Things will be light and carefree again – you
will be able to connect to your partner better. LOVE
LOVE If you are single, don’t leave things up to Your relationship is on a great track and
9
Stress is the worst state of mind, so try to chance. Make the right moves and you will it can be even better if you express your
3
relax. You should clearly look at problems easily find what you are looking for. feelings to your partner. If you are single,
and situations that are suffocating you, in CAREER prepare to say goodbye to your loneliness.
esolve them appropriately.
order to resolve appropriately YYou need to behave in a responsible and CAREER
CAREER controlled manner. Take slow and steady You will face difficulties and obstacles that
It will be hard
h to maintain steps towards success, otherwise you will require careful handling and patience,
a balancee – you will feel make irreparable mistakes. In your finances, otherwise they will throw you off your
like you are
a walking on a restrict your reckless spending and settle schedule. Your finances demand immediate
tightrope. Be realistic. pending debts. organising and planning.
HEALTH HEALTH HEALTH
People ssuffering from The good news is that obesity patients This month, stress could lead to blood
long-standing will be able to get their weight under pressure problems for some of you. Avoid
illnesses should try control. Those suffering from cholesterol in neglecting even the minor problems.
alternate means particular will have to make sure that you Self-medication should be avoided as it
of treatment. don’t skip meals throughout the day. could aggravate your problems.
LUCKY TIIP LUCKY TIP LUCKY TIP
Stay away from This month, it would be prudent to avoid the Yellow and orange are likely to bring in
blue and red. colour brown. good luck.
Chetan Bhagat
On the eve of his latest offering, The Girl in Room 105, HELLO! enjoys a
freewheeling rendezvous with India’s blockbuster author
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murder mystery.” video would make it more likely for people to sweets and I need to cut down on them.”
What is your idea of ‘perfect happiness’? pick up the book. The idea worked well as we Social media accounts you diligently
“When one is at peace and one’s mind is in a had over a millions views on YouTube, even follow? “I follow a lot of journalists to get to
state where it doesn’t want to change anything. before the book’s release.” learn what is going on in India.”
Sometimes, when you are happy, you don’t even The book’s trailer suggests a plot about A prevailing fear… “Of losing my health and
realise it.” a boy, called Keshav Rajpurohit, from my family.”
With the new book, you have ventured a conservative family, who faces an If you could affect change… “To make
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time… “I like to surprise my readers. I have to visit his ex-girlfriend Zara Lone, a An actor who would capture your essence
done too many love stories, so I thought, it is Kashmiri Muslim, in her room… “Well, in a movie about your life… “I can’t really
time to do something different. The difference in you will have to read the book to know more!” answer that. Maybe, I can just play the part?”
creating a murder mystery comes from plotting Five of your novels have already been You say this on the daily…“‘Let’s do this’
the suspense and keeping it tight throughout.” ILIX\MLQV\W[]KKM[[N]T*WTTa_WWLÅTU[ or… ‘You got this!’”
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unputdownable thriller about obsessive adapted… “I am lucky that my books are liked family and my writing.”
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of ‘unloving’ – something that is as important together to see if there is a meeting of the minds their success shows that Indian literature is
as loving someone. Sometimes, we just have to and then we approach a producer for the same experiencing an upswing.”
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