LIFESTYLE
Over a Cappuccino with
Harmann Kaur A trained pilot, former news presenter/correspondent/ talk show host with DD news, worked on IIFA Awards and now a celebrity fashion stylist, Harmann sure is a multifaceted personality! She is outgoing with an extremely liberal and progressive thought process but at the same time someone who comes home to a family with a strong value system. She has carved a niche for herself as she is now one of the most sought-after fashion stylists. Harmann has worked with some of the top celebrities in Tollywood like Allu Arjun and Vijay Devarakonda. She is a happy go lucky person. “I drive my own happiness”, she says. 22 APRIL, 2018 - TULIP
What’s your daily routine like? I gladly do not follow a set routine. That would’ve gotten to me. Since my work entails different verticals, each day is rather a surprise. Mostly involves meetings, shoots, sourcing/shopping clothes/accessories etc. I try to squeeze in my workout somewhere. What do you do in your leisure time? Loohoots of Netflix, Ssocial media, catch a movie/live band with mom. I’m very close to my brothers so most time goes with them. Also, I make it a point to catch up with my friends (I wish I get more of this leisure time though). How do you manage your personal and professional life? Being a stylist does not mean a 9-5, 6 days a week work. Sometimes when there are shoots you are probably working over 12-14 hours a day, continuously for 3-4 days while other times you are chilling at home for a week straight. My profession gives me a lot of time to maintain a fine balance between my personal and professional life. How did you go from being a pilot to a celebrity fashion stylist? It’s a difficult graph curve to explain. While I was training for CPL the Aviation Sector was very saturated and there was no job security, DD News happened around then