Priety in Manish Malhotra saree

Interesting low cut saree; not sure if I particularly like it. The picture is from a recent IPL event.

Bollywood – the fall of the saree pallu

In a sense, it was an element of fashion that stood the test of time on the big screen. From the subtle sexuality of Mumtaz and co in the early years, through Rekha in the ‘middle ages’, the saree has always maintained the ‘sexy’ tag draped around the lithe Bollywood beauties. For the modern face of Bollywood, the saree and its pallu have become the definition of hip and risqué. As the pallu dips from the shoulders, covering one half of the bustline, leaving ‘one for the public’ in full view, it is, but a bold expression of fashion.

Lara also wore a Gangwani creation…

She wore the pallu exactly the way Gangwani likes it…pulling the pallu tight over the middle of the bust and pinning it on the shoulder. “That drape of the sari instantly makes you look more glamorous,” says the designer.

From MSN Lifestyle.

Katrina Kaif – the IT girl in a classic black saree

Click for a better view. Love this jet black saree!

Mona singh in a red saree

One of those designs where the scale matters. When you look at it up close, it looks gorgeous but when you step away a few yards, the details become indistinguishable and all you see are splotches.

Here is a close up view.

Mons Singh started her television innings with a popular show ‘Jassi Jaise Koi nahi’ and since then she has acted in variety of television shows. Recently, she is comparing reality show ‘Entertainment Ke liye kuch bhi karega’ at Sony Television.

Vimla Raman in plain green saree

Vimla Raman in a plain green saree. This saree somehow fails to capture the elegance of the simplicity. I see a little bit of embroidery on the sleeves, but nothing more. The jewelry looks a bit out of place. I expected the rusty bridge platform will add to the elegance of plain saree, but it doesn’t seem to be working.

Click for a better view.

Juhi Parmar in a classic saree

Beautiful embroidery, traditional jewelry, matching blouse design and interesting bindi placements – perfect saree to play a traditional Indian woman role on TV.

The Memsahib – a grand love story, exquisitely filmed. Now available on DVD

A british schoolteacher is torn between her two loves: her Indian Prince husband, and teaching at the local town well. The Memsahib is a lavish romance that spans cultures and time.

Here is the trailer for the movie. Watch it in HQ so you can appreciate the photography and the vibrant colors.

A film directed by talented director Kruti Majumdar and starring Emily Hamilton, Parvan Dabas and Sweta Keswani.

The Memsahib is a grand love story that explores what role destiny may have in our lives and loves. Kruti notes that:

“I did not originally set out to make a period film. Instead, it was important for me to illuminate what it means to be living on the fringes of “mainstream” society, especially during time of chance.”

The film was shot on location in Gujarat and captures the history and vibrancy and depth of Gujarati culture.

The DVD can now be purchased directly from the movie web site The Memsahib movie. The movie has won several awards and you won’t be disappointed.

I will post some more saree pictures from the movie in a week or so.

celina jaitley : saree warrior

Just absolutely love this image. Not sure how I missed this one! Celina Jaitely as a saree warrior, complete with a shining sword. Click for a better view and right click to save it as your wall paper.

It almost looks like the saree has given her greek mythological significance, with wings and power to fly and may be even part the ocean!

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