Has the silver screen always inspired you with its drama, music, the play of emotions — and ,of course, fashion? Films can redefine the way you perceive love and can renew your faith in happy endings. Above all, your favourite stars may even dictate what rules your wardrobe. So, this year we interpret the magic and drama of four classics into different fashion statements that you can make this Puja.
Roman Holiday, The King and I, Charulata and Mirch Masala are classics that have inspired these looks and portray different moods that are omnipresent throughout the festival.
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Roman Holiday
This eternal love story inspires just the kind of carefree mood that Saptami brings. Audrey Hepburn, the runaway princess, set a trend in her high-waist, flowy skirts and solid colour blouses even as the self-assured Gregory Peck sent hearts racing in his sophisticated jackets and perfectly cut trousers. Shubha-mita nails the look in a Promod printed cotton skirt cinched at the waist with a wide Promod belt, and a white Mango shirt. Neeraj gets casually dapper in a Blackberrys ensemble with a Chinese-collared cotton shirt, gray trousers and a light corduroy jacket. The make-up is minimal with only a dash of festive red for Shubha-mita’s lips.
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Charulata
Come Ashtami and tradition takes centre stage — be it in rituals, food or even clothes. And no traditional look is complete without a reference to Satyajit Ray’s classic, Charulata. Madhabi Mukherjee, in her Bengal weave saris captured many hearts, while Soumitra Chatterjee set the bar high for the unattainable man. Here, Nibedita looks stunning in a Matka silk sari from Weaver’s Studio paired with a frilled Benarasi blouse reminiscent of the Raj. Shubhajit is the cerebral, Bengali gentleman in an exquisite Sarbari Dutta Matka silk kurta and a Tussar dhoti with an antique zari border. Anjali Jewellers’ gold Nakshi (traditional Bengali patterns) ornaments complete the look.
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The King and I
The opulence of the penultimate day of the Pujas is matched by the grandeur of the Yul Brynner-Deborah Kerr musical, The King and I. Brynner played the king of Siam in his majestic finery beautifully complemented by the European elegance of the nanny played by Deborah Kerr. Sonika, here, is the perfect queen-to-be in a fuchsia, silk gown from Vaachi. Swarovski’s Night Time necklace and earrings add a touch of glamour while her hair is secured in a chic updo, with a Swarovski brooch used as a pretty hair accessory. Abhishek’s look is a paean to the Orient and he holds his own in an embroidered, tweed dev r nil jacket and black harem pants.
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Mirch Masala
Even though we bid adieu to the goddess on the last day, the intensity of her unmatched beauty and her indomitable strength linger. Not unlike Ketan Mehta’s fiery Kutchi women in Mirch Masala, who vanquish evil when their men fail. The colours of the women’s costumes stand out as strongly as their personalities. Here, Ritu Kumar dresses Raya and Debjanee in ensembles that recreate that power. Debjanee looks resplendent in a red, chinois lehenga and blue dupatta while Raya is regal in a green satin silk sari. Both the outfits are embellished with hand-embroidered, aari-tikki work. Bedecked in silver and kundan ornaments from Anjali Jewellers, the duo exudes the sheer power of women in control.
