Sharmi Adhikary
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HELLO! India Exclusive: Dhurandhar's Divani connection
While Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar rides the hysteria of an applauding audience, HELLO takes a moment to delve into the costume curation by Divani for one of the songs, which highlights the couture label's adherence to showcasing the most authentic form of Zardozi, a heritage Indian embroidery that finds its history embedded in undivided Hindustan.
HELLO! India Exclusive: The textile tales from Awadh
Costume revivalist and couturier Sahebzadi Asma Hussain, from the royal family of Awadh, chronicles the wondrous costume legacy of her ancestors — with a special focus on the craft and creation of the gharara and how it evolved over the years
HELLO! India Exclusive: The wizard of haute Indian heritage
Perpetually balancing the role of a showman and an artist, this designer is on a mission to restore the rich legacy ancient Indian hand embroideries once enjoyed. A visit to his atelier proves he might just be on the right path…
HELLO! India Exclusive: Chronicling the royal family of Kotwara's living legacies through Meera, Muzaffar and Sama Ali
Keeping up with the present while staying connected to their rich heritage is a responsibility this royal family holds sacrosanct. As they look back at their glorious legacy, the three share all that goes into upholding what their ancestors built and forging lasting relationships with an audience that values such cultural treasures
HELLO! India Exclusive: The many colours of style chameleon, Kanika Kapoor
A chameleon with her wardrobe choices, she’s edgy in a leather jacket one day, and channelling a Disney princess in a corseted dress the next; elegant in a sequinned saree, or laid-back in baggy jeans. We interpret how the award-winning singer nails her look on every occasionContinue Reading