Mumbai, Sunday, March 22, 2015 02 entertainment htcafé THE NOMINEES ARE... We unveil the categories and the personalities for this year’s HT Mumbai’s Most Stylish couples politicians Aaditya Thackeray This 24-year-old is gradually creating a place for himself in politics. Aditya Thackeray, at present, heads the Yuva Sena, the youth wing of the Shiv Sena, which was formed in 2010. His style is usually basic – a white shirt paired with denims. But sometimes, he does add fresh colours and designs to his wardrobe. Aaditya has a huge influence over the youth and is considered one of the most stylish politicians of today. He likes to keep it simple and classy, much like the other members of his family, and Kareena Kapoor Khan Farhan Akhtar and Vidya Balan and Arjun Rampal and Mehr Abhishek Bachchan and believes in letting his work and Saif Ali Khan Adhuna Akhtar Siddharth Roy Kapoor Rampal Aishwarya Rai Bachchan do the talking. Apart from When royalty meets Bollywood The term cool and casual best She is one of India’s best The two of them started their They are what a perfect Hindi being a politician, he also lineage, the end result is describes director-turned-actor, leading ladies and he heads one career with modelling, hence, film couple should look like. loves writing poems and is elegance personified. This line Farhan Akhtar's style choices. of the country’s biggest carrying any outfit well comes He’s tall, rugged and suave, a lyricist. best explains Nawab Saif Ali He can be the boisterous Imran studios. Siddharth is usually easily to the duo. But they while she is beauty personified. Khan and his wife Kareena from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara seen in casuals rather than aren’t just clotheshorses, as Be it a traditional bride in Milind Deora Kapoor Khan. The couple has (2011) or a mellow Karthik in suits, rare for a business hon- they have emerged as ever- Devdas (2002) or a sexy stunner This dynamic politician individualistic style Karthik Calling Karthik (2010). cho. But his screen offerings green style icons. A man with a in Dhoom 2 (2006), Aishwarya was one of the youngest statements, but they also look And when he performs on speak for his out-of-the-box stunning physique, great looks Rai Bachchan has always MPs in the last Lok Sabha. great together. While Saif can stage, he rocks ripped denims choices and taste for good cine- and a deep baritone, Arjun managed to mould her look as Always applauded for his be seen in dapper suits, kurta and funky tees. Adhuna is ma. On the other hand, when Rampal has created a niche for per the character. From inter- appearance, Milind’s pyjamas or even colourful responsible for introducing Vidya began her career, the himself in Bollywood, with an national paparazzi to directors communication skills and bandanas, Kareena, a self- new haircuts to the industry fashion police hounded her for interesting mix of roles. While back home, everyone wants to intellect are noteworthy, as confessed jeans and T-shirt with Dil Chahta Hai (2001), but her style sensibilities, till she Mehr left the modelling world a capture her behind the lens. As is his signature style — girl, has evolved over the years she also has a quirky dressing got her act just right. While her long time ago, the mother of for Abhishek Bachchan, be it a ethnic kurtas paired with as a style diva. She has been style, and doesn’t follow trends contemporaries preferred two daughters doesn't remotely serious role or a comic act, he denims. For formal events, experimenting with her looks blindly. Her bohemian style sporting gowns, she stuck to look her age and can still give a has managed to make critics he opts for bandhgalas, but for some time now, be it an makes heads turn. And wearing saris. Never aspiring lot of young models a run for stand up and take notice. He’s chances are that you’ll evening gown or a sheer sari, together they're style is very for the size zero tag, Vidya their money. Together, they got the ability to pull off all also spot him wearing a she carries them all with edgy and they compliment each made us bow to her for looking make a pair that is too hot to outfits and this husband-wife crisp shirt with jeans on equal élan. other well. so graceful in traditional garbs. handle. duo is surely a power couple. a casual outing. Priya Dutt With a lineage that strong, the youngest daughter of the Sunil Dutt family is always dressed well. While business personalities she’s applauded for her work, when it comes to style, she’s one of the few politicians who always gets it right. Simplistic yet subtle, are her key words, but Priya isn’t afraid of experimenting with colours. However, she likes to keep it understated, like her mother, the late Nargis Dutt would. You’ll spot her in contemporary Indian wear or a simple jeans-and- T-shirt combination. Raj Thackeray Think of Raj Thackeray and the word to describe him would be dashing. Not the kind to part ways with the kurta-pajama combination, what sets him apart is his strong, commanding personality and the influence he has over thousands of people in Raghuram Rajan Gautam Singhania Anand Mahindra the city. His signature Ever since he took over as the Gautam Singhania seldom has Considered one of the most glasses make his brooding governor of the RBI, Raghuram a misstep in the style dashing businessmen in India, look more domineering. Rajan has had the fashion department. Though usually Anand Mahindra is a man who Pooja Shetty Chanda Kochhar world talking about him. A rare spotted in double-breasted exudes charm. He is always Shaina NC One of the best-dressed women A top honcho at one of the combination of intelligence suits, which are tailored to seen in stylish tailored suits, From beautiful saris with in the business world, Pooja leading banks in the country, and good looks, his ground- absolute perfection, his casual and has an impeccable taste in exquisite jewellery to her has always kept it basic. Chanda is a powerful and breaking work in the financial outfits also never fail to make a clothing. Not just a business simple, delicate salwar During formal appearances, influential name. Always sector and a no-nonsense way mark. During informal baron, he is also known for suits, Shaina NC presents she has been spotted wearing elegantly dressed, what adds a of deliberation has been lauded appearances, Gautam has sharing his thoughts on the a perfect ensemble when- white T-shirts tucked into feather to her glamour quotient by one and all. Dressed mostly donned Indian clothes that economy through his thought- ever she steps out. The black pants. She pairs her is her gracious personality. in sharp, crisp suits, Raghuram have always stood out. Over the provoking writings. His atti- designer-turned-politician simple-yet- stylish look with Well-spoken and intelligent, comes into the limelight as a years, Gautam has carved a tude and approach towards his always dresses to edgy jewellery. Long, buttoned Chanda can charm you with man who has been touted as niche for himself in the world business and life, add up to impress, be it at public shirts and denims seem to be her words and knowledge, the ‘face of the changing of fashion. Having clothing making him what he is. He is evente or on her TV her favourite during informal something that’s not everyone’s economy. ’ It helps that he has a brands under his company’s one of the few entrepreneurs appearances. Being outings. As someone who cup of tea. Add to that her strong sense of what to wear at umbrella may have something who has millions of fans on from the glamour always manages to hold a great style— always simple, with his much-discussed job too. to do with his sense of style, social media and he's one man world, Shaina has conversation, her good looks beautiful sarees and well-fitting And who doesn't like but it's also his personality that who can show you that he’s been consistent in and charm add to her style. blouses, Chanda is a true diva. that smile? makes you take note of him! never too busy to look stylish. her sense of style over the years. TOMMOROW WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE NOMINEES FOR MUMBAI’S MOST STYLISH NEWCOMER, SPORTS AND FASHION PERSONALITY. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES, NYT, PRODIP GUHA, HT PHOTO.