Mumbai, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 02 entertainment htcafé THE NOMINEES ARE... Discover the categories and the personalities for this year’s HT Mumbai’s Most Stylish film-maker musician (bollywood) Kabir Khan He never fails to deliver in the style stakes. Director Kabir Khan can pull off a chequered scarf with a formal shirt and he can also rock a formal Nehru jacket when he needs to. Often sporting a stubble, Kabir’s rugged look also adds to his Sona Mohapatra personality. Apart from a beautiful voice, Sonu Nigam Sona Mohapatra has a fashion For years now, this award-win- sense that is the envy of many. ning musician has impressed Even when she isn’t perform- his audience with his singing ing, she doesn’t shy away from Karan Johar Ritesh Sidhwani Homi Adajania Imtiaz Ali prowess as well as his willing- trying new looks, whether it The glamour industry is well Going by this young Bollywood One may argue that with his He is unlike most Bollywood ness to experiment with his involves carrying off a leather aware of the versatile film- producer’s looks, he is a strong looks, he could just as well try directors not only when it looks. From jazzy stage cos- jacket or an exquisite lehenga. maker’s love for fashion. Not believer in comfort clothing. his luck in front of the camera comes to his films, but also tumes and stylish Indian wear She is also known for her use only has the trendsetter always Often seen in sporty, well rather than behind it. But the his style quotient. Imtiaz Ali’s and to suave dinner jackets of bold eye make-up and been well-turned-out at events fitting T-shirts, aviators and suave Homi Adajania isn’t outfits always ooze confidence and a variety of bold hair- quirky accessories. — his unique sense of style denims, Ritesh Sidhwani’s interested. His fashion sense is and reflect the writer-director’s styles, Sonu Nigam has proved also makes him a hit on the style is new age, effortless and timeless and rarely influenced relaxed vibe. Over the years, that he is a trend-setter in the Anushka Manchanda ramp — but he has also taken relatable. Incidentally, he also by what’s in or out. Like Ritesh, even at the biggest red carpet true sense. This young and daring dresser his love for styling to the next offered his wholehearted he is connected to fashion events, he has made unabashed has a tendency to make heads level by designing costumes for support to his wife, Dolly through his wife, Anaita Shroff appearances in his undone turn. Anushka Manchanda’s films such as Dil To Pagal Hai Sidhwani, when she launched Adajania, who is a leading hairdo, a crisp white shirt and grungy fashion sensibilities (1997) and Main Hoon Na (2004). her clothing line last year. Bollywood stylist. rugged jeans. match her powerful voice, and she aptly exploits that connection to enhance her appearances on and off stage. Yet, every now and then, the unpredictable artiste will surprise critics by pulling off a designer sari with flair. chef/restaurateur Sunidhi Chauhan Just like her singing, Sunidhi Chauhan’s style sense too has range. The powerhouse per- former, who is usually seen in vibrant Indian outfits at events, can also carry off a designer dress or a patterned pant suit with equal ease. Not one to stick to a particular look, she also experiments with her hair and make-up. Shilpa Rao Star performer Shilpa Rao’s dressing sense is simple yet impressive. She could pair a regular pair of jeans with a stylish top, or slip into a fashionable high-street dress. Her carefree attitude always comes across in her outfits, and that’s what makes them memorable. Ranveer Brar Mishali Sanghani AD Singh Riyaaz Amlani Rachel Goenka Whether he’s hard at work in a On weekends, you may spot the One of the best-known His style quotient is as quirky, The chef and co-owner of one chef ’s jacket, looking dapper in who’s who of Bollywood dining restaurateurs in India, AD unassuming and impressive as of Mumbai’s top restaurants, a suit or keeping it casual in a at her posh restaurants — Singh is known for his classy his restaurants — be it Colaba The Sassy Spoon (in Nariman simple T-shirt and jeans, the Pali Village Café and Pali sartorial choices. Whether he’s Social, Smoke House Deli Point and Bandra West), the tall and handsome Ranveer Bhavan (in Bandra West). But, in a well-fitted suit on the red or Salt Water Café. Riyaaz talented Rachel Goenka is a Brar’s fashion choices make behind the scenes, ensuring carpet or in a crisp cotton Amlani’s infectious energy power dresser. The confident sure he stands out in a crowd. consistency in quality is the kurta at dinner, he takes comes through in what he young entrepreneur can rock The co-judge of one of the pretty and petite Mishali dressing for the occasion wears. Not one to succumb the jeans-and-T-shirt look, and country’s most popular Sanghani. The media-shy, yet to an all new level. And it is to the pressure of trends, make heads turn in a gown cooking shows on TV, glamorous restaurateur’s this attention to detail that the young and successful when an occasion demands it. MasterChef India, Ranveer elegant and versatile fashion makes his restaurants — Olive restaurateur pulls off a smart Having given this city’s has used his charm to make sense proves that you needn’t Bar & Kitchen in Bandra (W) Nehru jacket with as much culinary landscape a new cooking look more attractive compromise on looking good to and Mahalaxmi — two of the élan as he does a pair of bright dimension with her restaurant, than ever before. be a hands-on professional. hottest destinations in town. coloured trousers. she is an inspiration to many. TOMORROW WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE NOMINEES FOR HT MUMBAI’S MOST STYLISH TV PERSONALITY MALE AND FEMALE, AND MUSICIAN (INDIE) PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES, COLSTON JULIAN, HT PHOTOS.