Will Freida Pinto ever Act in Bollywood?

Freida Pinto is a famous international actress who comes originally from India. She was born and grew up in Mumbai. Everybody knows her for her appearance in “Slumdog Millionaire” (2008), a movie directed by Danny Boyle.

Now Freida is an affirmed actress, who is waiting to present her new film “Knight of Cups” in 2015, in which she has acted with Hollywood actors Christian Bale and Natalie Portman. In the meantime she finally expressed her intention to work in India.

She is 30 years old, but has never worked in her own country. Indeed from when she was young she has always wanted to become a global actress so at some point of time she just packed her bags and took a plane to Hollywood. According to what she said, the most difficult thing is to convince Hollywood that Indian actors can play different roles, not just the ones related to their country. 

Freida explained that when she goes to an audience, she is just an actress playing a role, not an Indian actress. Fortunately nowadays filmmakers are not so strict, they are open to hire actors from India in order to play different characters. A behaviour that was not so diffused 10 years ago.

She would like to become a role model for other Indian girls who dream of a different life, but at the same time she doesn’t forget her origins: Indian education permitted her to appreciate real relationships and to do not be scared by other countries’ poorness because she already experienced her own country’s one.

Indeed the only reason why she never made a Bollywood movie is that every time an opportunity came up, she was already committed with another film outside India. Maybe finally it is the right time for the actress to come back to her origins?

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Indain Designer Top Picks: Neeru Kumar

In the world of handcrafted textiles, Neeru Kumar is a rare and inspired Indian designer, who has, over the past two decades pioneered something of a revolution in Indian textiles.

She has uniquely used traditional techniques and indigenous materials, and with constant experimentation and research, Neeru has created a contemporary and fashion focused approach to textile design. The combination of her unique sensibility, especially in tone and texture, with her profound knowledge of the weaving process and other textile techniques teamed with her knowledge of the modern fashion landscape, has lead to her creating a completely innovative and modern collection of garments.  

                                                   
A 1980 graduate of the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad in India, Neeru Kumar made her first commercial breakthrough in 1989 with her signature ‘First Design’, a black and tussar weave, which was acclaimed internationally. She was then widely covered by the media as a indian designer who had achieved a rare synergy between classic textile craft and contemporary design, her work is often described as 'contemporary classic'.

Indian designer Neeru Kumar also recently launched her new label by none other than the extremely charismatic and graceful Ms.Karisma Kapoor, Bollywood superstar and Neeru's brand ambassador.  This one of its kind collection consisted of tunics and kurtis, combining the beauty of traditional Indian wear whith a western chic flare. Woven from premium quality imported fabric, these outfits are singular in design, supremely comfortable and lay great emphasis on silhouettes.
 
                          


So whether you want to get ready for college or work, a casual weekday outing, a social do or a weekend brunch, all you need to do is slip into one of Neeru Kumars outfits and presto; you're ready to make heads turn!

Here are some of our favourite items by Neeru Kumar at the moment:

             

                                             

What makes these fresh and vibrant outfits unique is that though they are limited editions; they are designed keeping in mind both, teenagers and adults. 

Aishwarya Rai In Sabyasachi Anarkali Suit

Aishwarya Rai attending was at the Giant Awards 2013 looking resplendent as ever. She wore a Sabyasachi creation for the évent and there was nothing very outstanding about the anarkali suit that Ash chooses to wear.

This Sabyasachi Mukherjee outfit was composed in three colours that are red, white and black. The colour combination made the outfit look striking with the bodice of the kurta black, the kurta plain white from under the bust and the drape of the anarkali suit in bright red.

Aishwarya Rai's Sabyasachi outfit made her look gorgeous enough.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Gowns at Cannes International Film Festival

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been representing Bollywood at Cannes Film Festival for years! Her appearance is always highly anticipated as she wears particularly intriguing outfits, some are fantastic some are not so great!

In 2010 she wore this Elie Saab violet gown as well as this Armani Prive black backless dress:

In 2011 she wore another Elie Saab one-shoulder dress and this blue and white Armani Prive gown:

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The Best and the Worst Dressed on Koffee with Karan

The Dabaang film actress Sonakshi Sinha dazzled in this two-toned maroon floor length dress.

Indian film director Mahesh Bhatt's daughter Alia Bhatt looked wonderful in a white sequinned gown with side swept hair. For her second appearance she wore this black, one-shoulder dress, looking fresh and beautiful.

International superstar Frieda Pinto looked sexy in this black Indian designer dress by designer Shivan and Narresh.

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Indian Bridal Lehenga: Bollywood Style

Indian bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty got married to a London-based business tycoon Raj Kundra in the year 2009. Like the traditional Indian Bride Shilpha Shetty chose red as the colour for her wedding Lehenga. Tarun Tahiliani, the famous Indian Designer designed Shipha’s Bridal Lehenga for her big day. She was looking spectacular in her red Bridal lehenga.

Esha Deol got married to her childhood crush Bharat Takhtani in June 2012. The Wedding was a traditional South Indian Wedding. Esha Deol was also seen wearing a traditional red coloured lehenga. The Lehenga was inspired by Kanjeevaram saree. She was looking beautiful in her Bridal Lehenga.

Glam Diva Kareena Kapoor Khan and Nawad of Patodi Saif Ali Khan got marriage on 16^th October 2012. Their gorgeous wedding was a royal Affair. The wedding took place at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai. Bebo‘s bridal lehenga was designed by Indian Fashion designer Ritu Kumar. She was looking like a Royal Begum.

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Bollywood stars wearing designer anarkali suits

In love with designer anarkali suits? 

Choose your favourite styles among those three pieces selected from Bollywood celebrities!

Colorful and Beautiful!

White and Embroidery

Red and Silver Embroidery

Bollywood style!

Shilpa Shetty Wearing One Of Manish Malhotra Designer Anarkali Suits.

Shilpa Shetty Looked awesome as always and this time she wore a pink anarkali suit designed by Manish Malhotra at the Umang Show 2014.

If you appreciate her style and want to find a similar celebrity style you can come and shop at Strand Of Silk.

Sonam Kapoor looking beautiful in one of Rohit Bal's Bridal Lehengas

Stunning Sonam Kapoor walked the ramp for designer Rohit Bal at the Indian Bridal Fashion Week 2013. Bal chose a white-golden mulmul ensemble from his collection of bridal lehengas for the Bollywood actress and fashion icon.

Wouldn't you like to look as gorgeous as Sonam Kapoor on your wedding day?

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Celebrities looking sensational in designer anarkali suits!

In Mumbai, the actresses Madhuri Dixit and Huma Qureshi were looking stunning in designer anarkali suits by Manish for the premiere of their latest film, Dedh Ishqiya. This shimmering look is perfect for high profile events and awards giving the wearers an air of sophistication as well as glamour!

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If you like showy Indian Accessories 2014 is going to be your year!

It looks like both Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities have started the New Year in the mood for quirky and bold jewellery and Indian accessories especially while attending public events such as festivals and smart-set parties.

Here we go the new trend is already done! And gold is without any doubt going to be one of the favourite colours especially with respect to huge statement earrings.

And who better than Sonam Kapoor can wear (with her natural elegance grrrr!!!) even the most dramatic of Indian Accessories?

How do you like her style? 

Don't be scared to dare!

And Happy "flaunty" 2014! ;)

Indian Wedding Outfits gothic style

We all know that Indian Bride rhymes with bright colours, heavily embroidered dresses and flashy jewels. Nevertheless the IBFW 2013, where black full-length Indian wedding outfits were showcased, suggested that this seems not to be the case anymore.

Below Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia playing the part of a gothic bride wearing a piece from the collection of Falguni-Shane at IBFW 2013.

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How to be the best-dressed at a party with a beautiful designer Anarkali Suit!

Anarkali Suits are very popular Indian womenswear. This is because they are beautiful and stylish as well as being extremely flattering on a slim figure! These spell-binding suits have featured in Bollywood adding brilliance and splendour to the movies. They make the perfect outfit for that grand entrance at a party!

However do you know which earrings to wear with your exquisite designer Anarkali Suit? Here are some examples of stunning combinations:

 

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