Reverie Vol 1 Issue 3 Rakul Preet Singh

Vol.1 Issue 3 July 2019

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We, at Reverie strongly believe that you can’t make a change until you work towards it. You could maybe, put in your thinking hat, make decisions, but at the end of the day, it’s all about working hard and being passionate about it. With this, we wrap our third issue.

This issue, we talk about The Change Makers. To start with, our cover star, Rakul Preet Singh is one of them.

With the talent that she carries, not only she has created a wave in the South industry but, she is also all set to take over Bollywood, and of course, we won’t be surprised!

Also, the issue consists of exclusive interviews with Boman Irani, Elton J Fernandez, and designer duo, Shivan & Narresh, and we, obviously, are aware of the changes that each of them brought along with them. Not just this, but we also present to you, Priyanka Jawalkar, who is ready to take the lead!

Talking about our next issue..it has a lot of depth! There, we said it. Pick the cues.

Until next time.

Shahriyar Adil & Mitali Goyal

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Publisher Bushra Fatima Founder/Editorial Mitali Goyal Shahriyar Adil Photographer Abhijeet Anand Rakesh Vishwanath Art Director Grafiks Studio grafiks.skd@gmail.com Designer Aroma Mandal Chief Financial officer Abdul Hannan Marketing Head Hiranya Bhatt Ambati Marketing Executive Abdul Kamran Complimentary circulation printed and published by Bushra Fatima on behalf of Fatima sioned ice private limited.

Printed at INNOVATIVE IDEAS 1st Floor, Meher Mansion, Shanti Nagar Colony, Masab Tank, Hyderabad 500004, Telangana. And published at 1-8-215/39/4 Penderghast Road, Secunderabad 500003

INNOVATIVE IDEAS DESIGN AND PRINT Managing Director Shaik Abdul Rahman Creative Director Shaji ur Rahman First Floor, Meher Mansion, Shanti Nagar Colony, Masab Tank, Hyderabad, Telangana Reverie takes no responsibility for unsolicited photographs or material All photographs, unless otherwise indicated, are used for illustrative purposes only.

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MAKEUP ARTIST Aien is Delhi based Makeup artist who loves working in a challenging environment where her uncommon creative skills, knowledge of beauty and passion, and unmatched attention to details will be employed in giving clients’ their desired look that suits the occasion. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Elle and Maxim and she works on commercial, TVC, editorial magazines.

CHANDU. N, FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER

Chandu started off with a casual activity post his HSC which then turned into a hobby and today photography is his passion. He has explored different fields in photography, however, natural street photography has inspired him all the way. He says natural photography captures expressions without any imitation. His work can be seen in the editorial, A Fine Line.

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SHORTCUTS As you set off to work, we put on quick bites for you to get going.

NEWS

DESIGNER DUO SHIVAN AND NARRESH TEAMS WITH KOOVS

If you are looking out for some cool activewear, then Shivan and Narresh’s collaboration with Koovs is something that you should check out. As they foray into activewear with this, they have plenty of floral, colourful pieces that you could get your hands on. Also, the collection is decently priced.

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HYDERABAD BASED, SWAPNA MEHTA SHINES THROUGH HER JEWELLERY DESIGNS

With a jewellery line inspired from flora and fauna, designer Swapna Mehta is gradually becoming well known for giving an edge to vintage pieces for use in the contemporary world. She also takes inspiration from gardens of Indian miniature paintings and AngloIndian engravings and successfully puts them tastefully in the form of jewellery. In recent, she had also showcased her collection at Ensemble, Mumbai.

KRESHA BAJAJ EXHIBITS AT TAJ KRISHNA, HYDERABAD

In recent, Kresha Bajaj was in town to exhibit her collection at Taj Krishna and it was quite a success.

Much renowned for her love-story lehenga, she created the space that looked like a fairytale as she wanted the girls to feel special as a bride.

Were you there?

ELAHE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS WITH A POP-UP IN HYDERABAD

As Elahe recently celebrated its 20th year in Hyderabad, a pop-up was organised which featured 25 designers. Designers such as Anuapamaa Dayal, Asmita Marwa, Priyadarshini Rao, Mayabazaar, Vipul Shah were present at the pop-up and each of the labels brought together their latest collection under one roof.

Zudio opens its 11th store in Hyderabad

Zudio, from the house of Tata, opened its 11th store in Hyderabad last month. Their store will offer a range of menswear, womenswear, ethnic wear, kidswear, footwear, and accessories. Also, guess what?

The brand is quite popular to provide its range under the price bracket of `999.

GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA ALL SET TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL HANDLOOM DAY

With National Handloom Day not even a month ahead, the Government of Telangana is all ready to celebrate the day.

The department of handloom and textile in collaboration with Telangana State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society are prepped to bring Telia Rumaal in Hyderabad. With this, the government aims to bring back the ancient art.

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FASHION

A FINE LINE This season, bridge a gap between practical and experimental. Go over the top, but stay in focus.

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W(RAP) ON! What’s an ideal way to spruce up your formal look?

Simply, head out in wrap blazers for a smooth ride.

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AN ODE TO SUMMER

What happens when two giants collaborate? Magic is weaved. Read on to find out more.

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ivid prints, splash of fresh, summery colours, and befitting silhouettes… that’s how we’d like to describe the latest collection of Shivan and Narresh in collaboration with Koovs. With the designer duo foraying into athleisure with this collection; we only wonder what’s next. We sat with the duo (where we discussed about the collection, took styling tips, and a lot more) and here’s the outcome:

Shivan & Narresh, we are always looking forward to explore newer and wider demographics and categories outside of our core to attract a different set of audience. The intention behind Shivan & Narresh X Koovs collection is to essentially reach out to the younger consumers who value design for its price. The range features pieces complementing the everyday style of today’s millennials, creating an aftertaste of a rich summer holiday which is the central DNA of our brand.

A big congratulations on the collaboration. So, how did the thought came to your mind? And why Koovs?

The contemporary times call for being disruptive in the business of fashion. Similarly, at

What are some of the key trends that the audience is going to pick up through this collaboration?

The collection is an amalgamation of holiday-wear combined with athleisure, cocktail-wear, sports-wear and streetwear. Twinning will be one of the most popular trends that will come up with this collaboration, along with extensive print on print combinations in sports and athleisure.

“THE INTENTION BEHIND SHIVAN & NARRESH X KOOVS IS TO ESSENTIALLY REACH OUT TO YOUNGER CONSUMERS.”

How was the creative process like? From conceptualising to finally executing it?

The collection, being conceptualised around the lifestyle of younger millennials; it is immersed in the Shivan & Narresh vibe of holidays combined with the theme of athleisure, sports, street style and cocktail was kept in mind before curating the explicit prints for this exclusive collaboration.

Tell us about the prints and colours used?

The colour palette for the collection has been curated keeping in mind the summer mood with colours such hues of sky blue, rose pink, green and red aligning it with the theme of summer. The prints, on the other hand are they key elements of our brand. This distinguished brand DNA makes it easily recognisable. The collection features four prints namely, Rose Magnolia, Sweet Magnolia, Summer Night and Lush Vineyard.

How would you advise everyone to style the collection?

The collection features pieces that can be effortlessly included in one’s personal everyday wardrobe and can be styled in different ways. For instance, the Rose Magnolia Joggers can be paired with the Rose Magnolia Crop Top making for a perfect street wear look. Also, a few looks from the collection are very versatile, like the Summer Night Panelled Menswear Shorts can be worn by both men and women when styled with the Summer Night Bomber Jacket as a street wear look.

One word that describes your collection aptly?

Disruptive!

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ACCESSORY

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Arpit Hooda has been designing kicks and he is constantly striving to make a change. We believe, he will.

Do you? Read on to find the answer.

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“FOR ME, INSPIRATION CAN COME FROM ANYWHERE. BE IT NATURE, MUSIC, PEOPLE, OR EVEN EXISTING PRODUCTS.” What inspired you to design shoes?

I have been into football since I was a kid. I watched and played it with immense passion and I always wanted to have a career around it. In eighth grade, when I was getting familiar with the sneaker culture, I started colouring and sketching different football boots in all my notebooks(just for fun!) but, I started enjoying it so much that I wanted to do it all the time. I started exploring and eventually from football boots, I moved to sneakers.

When and how did your love for shoes start?

In school, around sixth or seventh grade, a few of my seniors would wear Jordan’s and all the latest sneakers which baffled me because I had no clue that shoes like that even existed. Eventually, I got a pair of Nike Dunks low on my birthday and I still remember vividly that I would clean it after every wear, I would keep it on my side when I went to sleep. It was like an obsession from the start.

Where do you draw inspiration from for your designs?

For me, inspiration can come from anywhere. Be it nature, music, people or even existing products. When you are passionate about something you are constantly trying to make improvements and create something unique somehow.

I have reached a point where if I see something my brain subconsciously starts to think of ways I can use it in my design.

I see something and my brain questions, “How can I use this? Can I use this for

aesthetics or a functional element?”

What do you think makes you unique?

I am an optimist with a passion for what I do and that naturally makes me work as hard as I can; so, even on days when I can’t get myself to do anything, I somehow find myself designing shoes and everything seems better again. I feel I am also really adaptable, so I know I can handle a tough challenge.

How would you describe your personal aesthetic?

I don’t have a particular aesthetic or style. My aesthetics totally depend on my mood. One day you would find me creating something modern yet simple whereas the next day I would be creating something very complicated and trendy and then there are days when I just want to recreate the classics, so I am always exploring which works in my favour as it allows me to constantly experiment and evolve my style and work as a designer.

How’s your experience with FILA and does the brand aesthetic with your personal aesthetic?

It’s better than I expected. It’s a stress-free environment where you can constantly discuss and educate yourself with your colleagues. We are working on some really cool stuff at the moment and I am really excited, everyone will get to see it soon.

What are you thinking to do after college?

Honestly, I am still making up my

mind for that. Most likely I would further pursue education in Footwear Design and get the full depth of it.

Which shoes brand would you want to work with and why?

It has been Nike from day one. My first pair of sneakers were from Nike, the reason why I got into designing was because of them. Overall what the brand represents has always been very overwhelming for me and I can connect myself and my life with this brand.

What is the one shoe design that blew your mind?

Hands down Nike Mag. If you had to design shoes for any one athlete, who would it be and why?

I’d rather design for my favourite artist, Kanye West. I look upto him the most. He has always been ahead of his time no matter what field, be it music, fashion or business. For me he is the epitome of creativity.

Who is your favourite designer for kicks? inker Hatfield. With him being an architect professionally opened up my thinking on how people from different fields can use their knowledge and skills with a different perspective and how it helps designing as a whole.

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SAY OUT LOUD! When Priyanka Jawalkar is your muse, it’s all simple.

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From a national level Golf player to a leading actress, Rakul Preet Singh is leaving no stones unturned! She is all prepped and coming for you.

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Tell us how was your childhood like?

My dad was in the army, so we constantly traveled throughout my childhood. He used to get posted in a new place every two years and we would just pack up and move. It was beautiful because I got to live in all the different parts of the country, and I got a taste of multiple cultures. This made me quite adaptable later in life. My parents made sure that we learnt all kinds of extracurricular activities and sports. I learnt skating, lawn tennis, badminton, horse riding, and golf when I was quite young. My childhood was as busy as my work life is right now.

What made you decide that you wanted to be a part of film industry?

What influenced your choices?

It was a very gradual decision. I had taken a liking for acting but it was only after doing my first film, I realised that this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

How does a normal day look like in the life of Rakul Preet Singh?

On the days I am not shooting, I still try and keep myself busy. I wake up early and do some workout, watch a movie or hangout with friends. I even try going for a round of golf if I don’t have any work meetings scheduled for the day. But generally, my days off are also as packed as my workdays.

When and how did you bag your first ever film?

I got my portfolio made when I was eighteen years old, and as soon as the pictures were circulated, I got an offer for a Kannada film named Gilli. At that time, I didn’t even know that the South Indian industry existed.

I refused the offer initially because I

had no understanding of the industry or the language. But the makers of the film told my dad that they had seen my horoscope and I would become a huge star if I do the film. I only agreed because I wanted to get more pocket money and be the first one among my friends to earn so much.

While doing the film, I realised that this was my calling. But I wanted to finish my education first, so I continued my degree with modeling on the side.

I got my first Hindi offer, Yaariyan after my stint at the Miss India when I was in my final year of college. I also got a couple of Telugu offers around this time and went on to do work more in the South.

Did you ever join any acting classes or a dance school?

I haven’t taken classes for acting but I learnt Bharatanatyam for almost five years.

Your recent film, De De Pyar De, was much applauded by all. So, how was the process like? From selecting the script, to rehearsing, getting into the character.

I am extremely happy that De De Pyar De has been unanimously loved by the audience and the reviewers. It would be appropriate to say that the script chose me rather than I chose it. I am very grateful to the team for believing that I could play the role of Aisha. There was indeed a lot of preparation for the role. I had to lose eight kilos in forty-five days and I was brushing up my dance skills in jazz and belly dancing. I also took a short course in bartending because my character in the film is a part time bartender. It was a beautiful journey and this character will always hold a special place in my heart.

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AT THE BEGINNING OF MY CAREER, MY MANAGER IN TOLLYWOOD HARI GARU GAVE ME AN ADVICE THAT I STILL HANG ON TO. HE TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD NEVER CRIB IF I AM MADE TO WAIT ON THE SET, AS THAT IT IS A TIME I HAVE AGREED UPON AND IT IS UP TO THEM WHETHER THEY USE IT OR WASTE IT. How difficult/easy do you think it is to get into the shoes of your character?

Living your character’s life for some months and then going back to your normal routine.

I think it’s quite easy for me, but it also depends on the character. For my Telugu film Sarainodu, I was required to cry for ten days in a row so it made me depressed even after packing up so much so that I would not talk to my parents until the schedule ended.

It got quite difficult to snap out of the emotion I had been carrying all day. But in general, I am an actor who usually brushes off their emotions as soon as the scene is over. Actors are either spontaneous or they live their character. I think I am a mix of both, and it usually depends on the kind of character I am doing.

What are some of the differences you have felt in Bollywood and Tollywood?

(Apart from the language).

I think there’s not much difference anymore. It’s only a good team or a bad team in any industry and I have been lucky to work with good teams in both the industries so far. The only technical difference that I like to joke about is that we start at six in the morning and pack up at six in the evening in Tollywood whereas the call sheet in Bollywood is from nine in the morning to nine in the night. I prefer Tollywood timings because I get two to three hours to unwind after a long day.

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Since this is our power issue, what according to you power is?

Power to me is being able to do what we want. Each one of us is powerful in our own way. When we believe in ourselves, we are taking the right step towards our future.

Power is to make your destiny how you wish it to be. When you have clarity in thought about the purpose of life, you can decide your future and live the way you want and that is being powerful.

How do you select scripts? Have you restricted yourself to a genre?

Sometimes I go with my instincts and sometimes the role gets me excited. It also depends on the director and the actors and if I want to work with them. There are always several factors I take into consideration while selecting a script.

One best advice that you have received so far.

At the beginning of my career, my manager in Tollywood Hari Garu gave me an advice that I still hang on to. He told me that I should never crib if I am made to wait on the set, as that it is a time I have agreed upon and it is up to them whether they use it or waste it. So through out my journey, I have never cribbed about waiting on the sets. I try to keep myself occupied with books or movies.

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It’s not sad..it’s not dark..these are just memories flashing by.

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BOMAN WAY

For Changemakers special, Boman sits down with team Reverie for an insightful discussion. Here’s what he has to say.

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Original is the key to stardom,” says Boman Irani. Being one of the most celebrated actors at sixty, Boman Irani talks about life, cinema and everything in between. Excerpts from the interview: Tell us how was your journey like? How did you bag your first role in the industry?

After doing theatre for 12 years, I acted in an experimental film that was shot on a handi-cam. Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra saw this film and he immediately gave me a signing amount though he did not have a film at the time. He told me he wanted to cast me in whichever film he is doing next. Eight months later, he called me and told me that I was going to be a part of his next film Munna Bhai MBBS and that was my first break in commercial Hindi cinema.

How do you work on your character for any film? How much rehearsing does it take?

I don’t think it is a good idea to work in isolation when you are working on a character. Actors tend to read their part of the film and their scenes and get an idea, but I try and read the entire script, the dialogues, and action of all the actors in the film to understand the theme of the film; what the director is trying to portray, what is the takeaway from the film, and what the writing is about.

When you figure out the film, only then can you place your character in the storytelling aspect of the film. If in 3 idiots, the theme is about excellence and education, I had to figure out what my place is and then develop the character according to that position/theme of the film.

If you see 3 Idiots, I do the opposite of everything Rancho (protagonist) does. That’s how you develop the character.

Things like these come along the way and you can develop to make them more interesting. But only making the character interesting is some times not good enough. You should be a representative of what the film is saying for or against it.

Rehearsing is very important. Otherwise there will be conflicts on the day of the shoot. You have new thoughts, new ideas. Everybody is giving their opinions all the time. You can come up with a new thought or idea to improvise, provided you have rehearsed enough. I take a lot of time to get to what I want to say, especially by working closely with the director

throughout the making of a film.

We have seen you in so many different roles; so which one was the most challenging and which one where you had the most fun?

Every role I do should be a challenging role even if it is not seemingly challenging. If it is not challenging, then you have not got something right. You have to make it challenging.

I think Khosla ka Ghosla was challenging because it brought me out of my comfort zone of being a non-Mumbai based character. I used to improvise my dialogues in English for the other characters, but this character did not know how to speak English so I think it was a very challenging role for me.

I had the most fun on the sets of Happy New Year. Farah Khan is a lot of fun. Shahrukh is a fun guy- he is the leader of the pack, and Abhishek is always a bag of laughs. We had the best time filming it.

How are you in life? Is it completely opposite to how you are seen in films?

There is a part of me you see in every character I play because you cannot really escape who you are. It is very difficult to imagine myself as Virus (3 Idiots), Asthana (Munna Bhai MBBS) or Tammy (Happy New Year). I am none of those people but there is a part of me, subconsciously, when I am delivering in all of these roles. I don’t like to keep things serious in the house.

We are a family that tries to be together all the time. There’s always noise and people are always pulling each other’s legs and I think that’s how it should be. We encourage each other to tease each other. I am not a very private person in that sense. I am pretty open so, everybody knows what is running inside my head most of the time.

How is it like to work in Tollywood? How do you think Tollywood and Bollywood are different?

I have done a couple of Telugu films and one Tamil film. The only difference is the language. Honestly, everybody who loves cinema is doing what they are supposed to be doing. Its great fun to work in an unfamiliar place as it takes you out of your comfort zone. You would be far more attentive in developing your character because you don’t want to just go there, deliver lines, and come back. Everybody loves what they are doing and I find that the very nature of any creative person.

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“THE BEST ADVICE THAT I HAVE BEEN GIVEN IS TO BE ORIGINAL. DON’T DO THINGS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN DONE.” Be it an actor, director or a cinematographer- the set is very sacred place to all of them. Everybody enjoys that space and there is always energy and bustle- that is common everywhere.

When you are focused on expressing and creating, all the languages become the same.

Did you ever face any language barrier?

The more you concentrate on the language the less you’ll concentrate on the emotion. When I’m doing a film in a different language, I translate all the dialogues into Hindi first and rehearse them in Hindi or English so I know what I am emoting is true and my mind is not concentrating on the language. The moment I get the scene and the essence of the scene, only then I start learning it in the other language. Once I have owned the moment, absorbed the scene and the emotion, only then would I go to the language.

Was there anytime in life that you felt like an outsider and it was hard getting accepted in the industry?

I think everybody accepts somebody who is hardworking, transparent and who has a desire to give his or her best. So, if you feel like an outsider, that is in your head. You could feel like an outsider because it takes years to make a new set of friends or become well known in the industry. But if you understand their culture, you get accepted quicker. Luckily, I have never felt like an outsider and I was blessed to receive complete affection within the industry. Even the audience will take their time to accept you even if you are good. It’s important that people should want to like you. Because acting is also a craft.

How do you go ahead with selecting scripts?

Anybody can tell a good story from a bad one. But it also has something to do with the people who are making the film. It’s important to judge if the script can be confidently converted to the screen.

Is there any particular genre that you are looking to work for in films?

I find it very difficult to push films into genres. If you see the films I have done, you’ll see that these films have different kinds of audiences. There are people who frown upon out and out entertainment films, but I said I don’t care and I am here to entertain.

There are certain films you do as an actor and there are certain films you do as an entertainer. There are some films that are artistic and there are some that are entertaining. Apart from being an actor, I feel it is my duty to entertain as well. So I don’t believe in categorising films into genres like comedy or horror.

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A good film is a good film and a bad film as a bad film. An entertaining film is either entertaining or non-entertaining. You can have a blockbuster that is non-entertaining but that doesn’t make it a genre. I’d rather do all films judging not by genres but by two basic differentiations- as an actor or as an entertainer.

One advice that you have been given and would like to pass on?

The best advice I have been given is to be original. Don’t do things that have already been done. Its better to be an average original than a good copy. Try your best to be an original; you should stand out from being different from anyone else. Be bad, doesn’t matter but be an original. Your style, your approach, everything should be original. It should be yours; it should have your stamp on it. So, I like to be flexible, do a variety of things.

If someone tells me that I’m good at comedy, then maybe the next thing ill do is a drama. If someone says I’m good at drama, ill do a comedy.

I’d like to pass on the message that, ‘the enthusiasm you have when you face the camera for the first time should be the same enthusiasm you have when you are flooded with work offers’.

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WHO YOU O ARE… IT’S ALL ABOUT

Elton Fernandes, one of the most renowned makeup artists in the country talks to us about beauty trends, celebrities, and much more.

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How did you start? When was the first time you realised you wanted to be a make-up artist?

Right after college, I started working for HSBC bank and then moved to Google and this work spanned for six years. At this time, make up was a hobby that I liked to do on the weekends or whenever I had time off. I used to do make up for my friends and their mothers before they were going out somewhere for five hundred rupees a look. I used this money to buy more products. I never thought I should take up my hobby as a career. But things changed when I came out of the closet with my parents and identified myself as an out and out gay man. I had to leave home and shift to Mumbai. This was when I realised that I immensely enjoyed make up and decided to take it up professionally.

What are the challenges and some of the fun moments that come along with your job?

The challenging part of the job is to deal with egoistic people who think they know more than the artist just because of an unspoken hierarchy in the industry.

Make up and hair artists only come after the director, producer, actors and designers in this hierarchy. It is hard to fight the perspectives of the people who think make up artists know nothing apart from makeup. Most makeup dadas in the industry belong to a humble background but I come from a well-educated and well-travelled background with great influences in fashion, art and culture so I don’t like the fixed perspective of the people about make up artists.

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The fun part of the job is when you meet new people and get to work with them. Every job is a new experience. So, it is always more creatively stimulating in that way and you can share and absorb more knowledge as you go with every passing job.

Tell us about one beauty blunder that everyone makes and how to avoid it?

The biggest blunder everyone makes is to intellectualise what they do as an artist. But I just have fun when I am working. When I feel something is not working out, I just remove and redo it, it doesn’t vex me. But when you over intellectualise and think try to make sense about the overtones and undertones, then you lose focus of how to be an artist who can apply negotiation skills.

The best way to avoid blunders is to approach your artistry with an open mind and be able to bridge two different perspectives together and serve a greater good.

You have worked with a number of celebrities; so, share us with us some of your fun memories?

The best memories would be with the professional senior models backstage at the fashion week and not so much with celebrities. I really enjoyed working with senior models that are also great friends to me like Lakshmi Rana, Sonalika Sahay, Nidhi Sunil, Ricky Chatterjee, Malaika Arora, Sheetal Mallar and Ujjwala Raut. I enjoy working in bridal and editorial art more than celebrity makeup. Because in celebrity makeup, you become a part of their team. A lot of them treat you like their staff and I am like one-man show and I don’t like it when someone has ownership over me. I suppose I can call it artistic integrity because I can think and decide for myself.

Apart from being a great make-up artist; your fashion sense is also talked about a lot. So, what according to you fashion is and what’s your style mantra?

Fashion to me is global directives whereas style is what I am known for. Style has everything to do with one’s personality, their wardrobe and the language one choses to express themselves in. If you cannot own who you are at your core as a human being, as a sexual being, as an intellectual being, as a spiritual being, in a wholesome way, you cannot develop a translatable

“THE FUN PART OF THE JOB IS WHEN YOU MEET NEW PEOPLE AND GET TO WORK WITH THEM. EVERY JOB IS A NEW EXPERIENCE.” and unique style. I have an expansive vocabulary and a great expression and understanding of myself, that is what allows me to wear a style or fashion like a chameleon. But I prefer gender-bending fashion, because I like championing queer LGBT rights, so I think that’s a great way to use my platform.

Any Hollywood make-up artist that you would like to collaboratively work with?

I have had the opportunity to work with Hollywood make up artists like Tom Pecheux, Erin Parsons and several others. But I would love to collaborate with Pat Mcgrath. She is a visionary makeup artist who uses her vivid imagination and translates it into beautiful art.

There aren’t a lot of make-up artists in Hyderabad that are striving for change but, Sachin Dakoji is one who has brought in a lot of changes to the industry in Hyderabad. So, how well do you think people understand beauty and the industry in Hyderabad?

With an expansive exposure through the digital world, anyone can understand and apply the skill to their craft no matter where they come from.

In the southern industry, there is a culture of celebrity worship and it is rude to question a celebrity’s thoughts or suggestions. But I do not come from the same school of thought.

To me, fashion is not about making someone look pretty but it is bringing out what is truly unique and beautiful.

Fashion teaches us to encapsulate whatever an individual stands for and use that as your base canvas and allow that to speak for itself. In that way, I feel Hyderabad is a couple of steps behind compared to the rest of the country.

However, there are great artists spread all across the country and one cannot take away their success from them.

Tell us some of the beauty trends that are really popular right now?

To me, beauty trends are cyclic and only marketing ploys used by beauty brands to sell of their products that have been lying on the shelves for too long.

What is always trending is wholesome beauty. The beauty that is reflective of one’s true self. According to me, the biggest trend right now is to proudly wear your scars and marks that have come with life’s experience.

One recent beauty look that you really liked?

I just loved the white spiky eyelashes Erin Parsons created on Gigi Hadid for the Met Gala. I can’t wait to try it out on my own and add my own touch to it.

One advice that you had received and would like to pass on?

The best beauty advice I can give is to be authentic. One doesn’t have to be pretty to be beautiful. One should be proud and confident about themselves to look their best.

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IT’S ALL IN THE EYES They say, beauty lies in the eyes of a beholder. Do you agree?

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SCULPT THOU FACE! This season, it’s all about defining your features to perfection. So we bring you some of the best sculpting products to get in trend.

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tired of looking for the Colorbarright highlighter that Radiant matches your skin tone.

Packed with the Glow nutritious properties from its exotic Glamour ingredients, the Illuminator blends rightly Illuminator with any skin tones and gives a bright and perky – RG001

complexion instantly.

Having a right And what’s more, unlike highlighter that gives other products in the just the right amount market, Colorbar’s of non-glittery sheen highlighter makes sure to your skin is a that your skin stays dream come hydrated. true. Colorbar’s Our only problem Glow Glamour with the product is its Illuminator is application in a pen definitely form. While the design is impressive, applying the product on your face with a thin stroke gets difficult. We feel the product is just as good in a bottle with a regular applicator.

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DiorSourcils Poudre Powder Eyebrow Pencil

We agree that any look is complete only when the eyebrows are rightly done. DIOR’s Sourcils Poudre Powder Eyebrow Pencil seemed like the right choice for defined eyebrows.

Available in six shades, the powder-based eyebrow pencil is long lasting and gives a denser shape and definition to your natural brow line. It comes with a spoolie on the other end that can be used to shape and sculpt the eyebrows to get that ‘fleek’ look.

While the Dior pencil is extra smooth and easy to apply, there are several other products that deliver at a lesser price. As much as we love this product, we would think twice before splurging on it.

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Sephora Collection- Face Shimmering Powder – 03 Romantic Glow natural finish. Its delicate We have all dreamt of shimmer particles reflect smoothly defined and glowing cheekbones like the light to highlight the face and reveal an those of the glam stars. exceptional glow on your And finally we have an skin. ideal product that gives It is definitely a must us just what we want.

The Romantic Glow Face have product in your make up collection that Shimmering powder will come handy when from the Sephora Collection adapts readily you need a smooth and instantly radiant with your skin tone to complexion. give an untraceable PRICE `1600

Maybelline New York Facestudio Master Strobing Cream- Nude impressed more is its While Maybelline New ease of application.

York is one brand that It can be worn alone, can be trusted upon, mixed with a primer we weren’t quite sure about using its new Face or foundation or just applied at the high Studio Master Strobing Cream that promises an points of the face for a defined look. enhanced complexion This product definitely and dimension to the adds definition and face. a subtle yet natural However, the product radiance to the face did exceed our expectations. The micro- but when compared to pearl liquid formula gives its competitor MAC’s Probing Cream it slightly an impressive radiance falls behind. to the skin that appears to be natural coming from within. But what PRICE `665

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Givenchy-Le Rogue Sculpt Two-Tone Lipstick unbelievably simple and You might be skeptical only takes seconds with to use a two-tone zero touch ups. lipstick if you are using So grab this product it for the first time. that effortlessly gives So were we. But after plumpness, sculpts and using Givenchy’s latest defines your lips all at invention – The Le PRICE Rogue Sculpt Collection, the same time because `1670 if you don’t, someone we knew it was here to else will. stay.

Available in five different shades, the plush and hydrating formula delivers both pigment and contour to the lips at the same time. While the core shade highlights the center of the lips, the darker and outer shade contours the edges.

What we love most is that the application is

Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit Make way for enhanced features and a sharply sculpted face with the Contour Kit from Anastasia Beverly Hills.

This sleek palette has a collection of six specially formulated shades to sculpt and define your features to perfection.

The finely milled powder formula provides the right coverage for your face with the darker shades suitable for defining, sculpting and bronzing skin while the lighter shades are optimal for lifting, PRICE brightening and color `2785 correcting the skin.

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#TRENDREADY: Graphic liners to the win

Luckily for us, there was a splash of colours on the runways with brightly lined eyes making a huge comeback. With a few tools in hand, we set on to explore how you could get the statement looks with almost no effort.

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Red Ire Few designers like Yohji Yamamoto broke the barriers to go bold with a red liner for the eyes. While a simple lining of your upper waterline with the NYX Vivid Brights will do the job to make you stand out, you could also step out of the ordinary and experiment with one or multiple straight strokes across your eyes to add a geometric definition to the eyes. Keep your brows untamed and slightly tint the cheeks to go with the bold shade.

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Stunning Sapphire

How we wish! But Cividini’s iconic green liner look on the runway created great interest in makeup buffs which is why we decide to try our hand at this beautiful hue.

A bright green eye might sound intimidating but it can work wonders if curated right. If you are tired of big lines around the eyes, why not keep it simple and work on you lower eyelashes. A subtle eyeshadow and brightly lined waterline will do the job. Let your face and lips be defined and dewy so that the attention goes directly to the eyes.

GCDS was probably one brand that made sure we kept looking back at the stunningly curated makeup looks gliding across the runways. You can create your own GCDS look right at home with the NYX Vivid Brights- Cobalt Blue Liner.

Go all the way out and extend the wings into thick strokes all across the eyes or take it slow and just play around with defining lines. Add some blush tint to your cheeks with keep the lip nude and dewy.

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The Blue Beast Blue liners have been around for quite some time now but this season’s runways saw several designers like GCDS and Marques Almeida created looks that were more art. Go out of the box by creating some graphic dots or thick undefined strokes with the Make Up Forever 3K Blue pencil to add some extra dimension to your eyes. Coat your lips with a plush shade or let them go nude. Either way, you would end up with a show-stopping makeup look.

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Orange is the new black From the moment we laid our eyes on the Orange graphic liner trend from Guy Laroche and Salvatore Ferragamo’s runways, we’ve wanted to try it on our own. The safest way to pull off this tint is to apply the Mac Chromographic Pencil between the natural crease and brow along with a regular stroke on the waterline. Just some faux lashes and a toned down face and you are good to go.

Get it White Do not mock white to be another regular hue on the eyes, for it can do wonders when used right. That’s exactly what the makeup artists for Tiany Lee achieved for this season’s runway.

Use Tom Ford’s intense Eye Kohl White Pencil to give a perfectly winged eyeliner complimented with some pastel eyeshadow. Throw in mascara too to add more drama to your eyes. If you wish to be experimental, go right ahead and create those cat eyes or crease lines around your eyes because white is one color that you cannot go wrong with. Match the lip with your eyeshade to complete the look.

Blatant and black A saviour in disguise, the black liner should now be labeled Classic fashion. All the more the reason why we go back to it over and over again.

Use the black liner from Maybelline New York’s colossal collection to fearlessly draw across your eyes. You could play with the positive and negative space, create illusions or just keep it simply winged. Brush out your eyebrows and allow yourself a bright red lip as black goes with anything and everything.

A Neon Ordeal Neon has made a comeback in this season’s runway and how. From Byblos to Dior, the stunning makeup looks curated by these designers only prove that neon is the next big thing. So go overboard on the color and play with the space around your eyes to create optical and statementmaking looks. Try the neon liners from the LA Girl’s Shockwave collection and experiment with two or more colors. Draw a winged line with one hue and try to outline it with another neon.

But make sure to keep the rest of the face toned down

Tone it down a tad It is indeed easier to play around with hues that are toned down a little and that’s exactly what we had in mind when we saw GCDS’s pink eyes on the runway.

Keep it intriguing yet simple by creating artistic lines around the eyes with Miss Claire’s pink liquid liner.

Go about on the both the eyes or even stand out with lining one eye, the choice is endless. But make sure to keep the attention off the face when you are working with humble tones.

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The perfume leaves a lasting first impression with its sculptural glass bottle with bold edges. A slender serpent embraces the neck of the dusky pink bottle and the entire packaging rightly represents its provocative and desirous fragrance.

With creamy ylang-ylang, alluring hot vanilla as the top notes; puffed popcorn, musk, and milkwood sitting at the middle, and sensual sandalwood, ambrette seeds as the base notes; the fragrance is a frenzy formulation that leaves behind a creamy yet musky trace that stays prominent for several hours to come. The best part is that the cologne only gets better with time. However, an excess of it can get very strong and heady.

Ideal for the colder seasons, this fragrance is not something to wear in the day but is a tantalising choice for the night because of its alluring accords that are an explosion to the sense. Though it is priced at the higher side, the perfume is sure to last longer than you expect. Go ahead, your bottle is calling for you.

Pure XS For Her Eau De Parfum by Paco Rabanne Price: `6220/Available @ Strawberrynet.com

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For the inner you Unleash the wild side in you with a fragrance that is just as alluring.

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he market these days is proliferated with smartphones which claim to have a gazillion megapixels, the ability to take phenomenal photographs in virtually no light, and can mimic the results of the best full-fledged, full frame DSLRs, with the most premium and fast lenses.

In their key note address at the launch of the Note 9, Samsung even claimed to have rendered the DSLR redundant, thanks to the plethora of features and processing tricks that the Note 9 has.

To add to this entire hullabaloo that the discussion over smartphone and DSLR cameras has become, we have the confusion that the organization DxO, and its ratings of smartphones cameras and regular cameras, being used to advertise a smartphones capabilities.

So what’s going on exactly? Have smartphones really become so good that they can replace DSLRs?

Smartphone cameras have come a long way over the decade, with many manufacturers claiming that they can replace the best of DSLRs in the market. But how true is that?

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TECH Well, it depends on who is using it, for what purpose, and under what conditions. Given that the most photographs that are clicked find their way onto Instagram, and are in fact intended only for the platform more than anything else, a decent smart phone camera is more than enough to do the trick. Slap on your favourite filter, or better yet, process it a little on any one of the plethora of photo editing apps and you are good to go. However, that is pretty much it. If you want to take a photograph for a more serious purpose, let’s say for a product shoot, or shooting an elegantly styled celebrity for a magazine’s cover, you will need a DSLR or a good mirrorless camera.

Many smartphone manufacturers, especially the mid-tier ones boast that they have 48 MP cameras, or 64 MP cameras. And yet, the photographs taken with these smartphones are just adequate at best. And even this is assuming that the lighting conditions were perfect, and smartphone had the latest software updates already installed. And perchance if you take a photograph in a dimly lit room with

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There is a very simple reason behind this – no matter how good you are with computers, and software engineering, you cannot bend the rules of physics.

Which is to say that no matter what you do or how much you try, you cannot fit a 35mm sensor inside the chassis of a phone and not give it some bulk. If you want to cram 48 million pixels (which is roughly 48 MP) into an area that is just one or two cm2 , you will have to reduce the size of the pixels. That leads to even more degradation of the quality of the image as that increases noise, or the graininess of the image. This also leads to a lower dynamic range, which means that the images you take will not be as vibrant.

Then there is the quality of the lens that sits in front of that sensor. There are some legacy lenses, from both Nikon and Canon, and a whole lot more by manufacturers like Leica, Zeiss and Sigma which are over 20 years old and cost more than an iPhone XS Max, not because of their status as classics and

collectibles, but because of the quality of the image that they are able to render.

Any decent photographer worth his salt will tell you that more than anything, it is the lens that matters the most, and that no smartphone lens can hold a candle to even the most basic of lenses.

And then there is the entire concept of editing and processing images. All DSLRs and mirrorless cameras let you shoot RAW or uncompressed images, which let you play around with different settings and completely change the aesthetic of the image, without sacrificing on the quality. This also means that the amount of post processing that an image needs is completely up to you Even the most basic, entry level DSLRs have this ability. On the other hand, rarely do smartphones allow users to access the raw files and edit them.

Instead, with most smartphones, all you get is the final image which is actually just a vestige of what it could have been, had the smartphone’s software

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not obliterated it by over processing and over sharpening everything. Some smartphones do allow users to control the extent to which their images are processed, but because of the point and snap nature of smartphone cameras, rarely do people access them. And eventually when they do access them, they get a taste of what a more versatile and vastly more abled camera (in this instance, read DSLR or Mirrorless) is capable of, they start yearning to buy one, some day.

If I still haven’t made my case yet, let me leave you with one thought – imagine it is your wedding day and the photographers and cinematographers you hire, all turn up with a bunch of iPhone XS Max’s, Google Pixel 3 XL’s, and OnePlus 7 Pro’s and nothing else. Would you still want them around? No? I thought so.

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PRIYANKA JAWALKAR

Slowly on her way to stardom; Priyanka Jawalkar is already blowing everyone’s mind. We sat down for a brief conversation with her and here is the outcome.

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We sat down for a brief conversation with her and here is the outcome: Who is your celebrity crush?

Bunny (Allu Arjun) and Vicky kaushal What is your dream holiday destination?

As of now any hill station works If you could meet one fictional character in real life, who would it be?

All the friends characters !

Which one superpower would you want?

Eating and not getting fat Any hidden talents?

I paint. Now it’s not hidden.

If not acting, which career would you have chosen?

I can nicely sit at home and chill. I don’t have issues being dependent considering if someone is willing to fund my existence.

A famous role you want to play?

Any role which has the scope to become famous.

Who was your inspiration growing up?

No one while growing up. Now it’s my mom.

What is your biggest fear?

Giving up What is your biggest pet peeve?

Grammar. I can’t stop myself from correcting the opposite persons grammatical mistakes most of the times.

How many languages can you speak?

Marathi, Telugu, hindi and English Describe co-star vijay deverakonda in one word.

Rowdy baby.

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ituated right in the heart of the city, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace offers an expansive ambience that ensures utmost leisure to all its visitors. Be it a get together with your kith and kin or a professional work meeting, Westin promises to accommodate all your needs in luxury.

The sprawling 23,539 square feet of lavishly furnished meeting space ensures that your business meetings are proficient and uninterrupted. The plush board meeting rooms and formal banquets are completely equipped with

advanced technology for a successful business experience.

Look forward to one of the most luxurious stays as the specialised rooms come loaded with all amenities. The rooms are, but a stunning sight with lotus headboards and lively interiors; be it the Deluxe Contemporary or the Deluxe King, all the rooms offer stunning views of the city’s skyline. The suite rooms are the perfect retreats for anyone with their wooden parquet flooring, smart televisions. Their signature heavenly beds will only make you regret getting out of bed.

Coming over to food, be prepared to treat your taste buds with Westin’s delectable cuisine in its multiple restaurants. Have a laid back evening at the Casbah courtyard and enjoy a tantalising Mediterranean meal or head to the Prego for authentic Italian delicacies. Try Kangan for a signature Indian meal experience or head to Mix Lounge Bar for a fun evening with music and drinks.

Westin makes sure to take care of your health and wellness even when you are on the go with its wellmaintained deluxe amenities such as its three swimming pools and state of the art fitness studios. Unwind at the Heavenly spa that offers a magical experience to refresh your inner senses.

A range of wellness services await only for you to acknowledge.

The Westin is also an ideal destination to host your personal events with pomp and galore. The stunning ballrooms offer great seating capacity for an elegant and vibrant function. The lawn banquets are a great choice for an outdoor event as it offers round table seating and an impeccable ambience. For weddings specially, a theatre and an extra seating is arranged in the lawn to make it an unforgettable experience of your choice.

All in all, the Westin Hyderabad Mindspace offers its visitors a complete experience of style and comfort and delivers its promise of an unforgettable stay. The easy accessibility and a strategic location only add to the list of accolades the hotel holds.

So, when are you heading?

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Pamper me please BEAUTY

Nails do tell about your personality. There, we said it.

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1. Pull & Bear T-shirt 2. Pull & Bear Orange cotton jacket with pouch pocket 3. Pull & Bear Camouflage Bermuda shorts 4. Pull & Bear Chunky sole trainers

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1. Zara Essence Oversized Sweatshirt 2. Zara Sandals 3. Zara Metal chain with plaque 4. Zara Tubular Crossbody Bag 5. Zara Basic Joggers Bermuda Shorts

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A DIAMOND

What’s going to keep you easy and breezy this weather are sliders and we promise that.

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1. Topman Sweatshirt 2. NICCE Reflective Silver ‘Ref’ Cross Body Bag 3. Topman Washed Pink Shorts 4. SLYDES White ‘Deflect’ Sliders

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DESIGN POWER of

In her own words, Nupur writes about her brand, how it evolved, and the core values.

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am mad in the front of my mind, but business minded in the back. I started Final Brick as design studio, eventually with my brilliant team, we experimented with mediums & methods and came up with an organic approach to design. Our process to execution is handmade, we don’t do industrial methods.

“We build for the future.

Our design driven company not only provides visual treat but offers ecofriendly & sustainable solutions”. Interior designing is the art and science of creating aesthetically pleasing spaces by giving precedence to an eco-friendly environment.

“WE BELIEVE IN INNOVATIVE & PROGRESSIVE DESIGNS THAT ALTER THE CONCEPT OF LIVING.” We believe in innovative & progressive designs that alter the concept of living. A good design simplifies complications, thereby having a tremendous impact on people lives. We believe every piece has a story. We choose materials that have history, character, theatrical appearance with a touch of drama.

At “The Final Brick” we believe art is the most exotic way of expression. All our projects include art elements with threedimensional installations being one of our strong forte. Art & Design are like best friends. They both signify social code, so do we.

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OUR HEART’S AT….

POWER of TWO

Take a sip of luxury and indulge in a meal of craftsmanship with Tod’s this year.

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We all love Tod’s, isn’t? We adore it for the fine craftsmanship it has to offer and obviously, we never get enough of it. Now, the brand is all the more reasons to splurge. Why? Alber Elbaz (who was also the creative director for Lanvin) has now joined hands with Tod’s for an exclusive capsule collection. Exciting much?

With an aim to combine to creative ethos that the brand and Alber follows, this collection hit the stores earlier this month. Titled as, “Tod’s Happy Moments By Alber Elbaz,” we will see the designer’s take on Tod’s line of shoes and handbags. Cool, right?

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