Radhika Apte MANAGER, MARKETING Talks About Her Journey to Date and Her Unusual and Endearing ASHA KULKARNI Wedding Ceremony in the Reality Pages

NOVEMBER 2020 A Times of India publication

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INTO THE FUTURE What happens after D-Day?

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DEEPAK LAMBA

EDITOR RUCHIKA MEHTA MANAGING EDITOR PRIMROSE DSOUZA PRODUCTION EDITOR SHRADDHA KAMDAR FEATURES EDITOR RADHIKA SATHE-PATWARDHAN

DESIGN DIRECTOR BENDI VISHAN DEPUTY ART DIRECTOR Craftsmanship that denes Luxury EDITOR’S RENU SHARMA TEWARY EDITORIAL COORDINATOR LOUISA MENEZES

BRAND SOLUTIONS LETTER BUSINESS DIRECTOR As we grapple with a potential second wave of the pandemic SUNIL WUTHOO across the nation, we are now moving beyond the fears and WEST VICE PRESIDENT BRAND SOLUTIONS, BUSINESS HEAD - FEMINA SALON & SPA normalising things as much as is safely possible. Weddings have GAUTAM CHOPRA BRAND SOLUTIONS, PUNE of course been affected drastically, and time will tell if the current EKTA DANG ‘new normal’ in the wedding industry is a permanent change, or ADITI SHRIVASTAVA will people go back to what was pre-pandemic once things are ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, back to normalcy. DIGITAL REVENUE AND MARKETING PRIYADARSHI BANERJEE That being said, we speak about CHIEF MARKETING MANAGER WE SPEAK ABOUT D-Day and all that it entails when we RAVI BUDANIA D-DAY AND ALL say weddings. But have you thought PUBLISHER THAT IT ENTAILS of the time ahead? The new phase in JOJI VARGHESE WHEN WE SAY life that starts on D-Day? Turn to the HEAD HUMAN RESOURCES WEDDINGS. MEGHNA PUTHAWALA Big Story to get an insight into what to VICE PRESIDENT-CONTENT STUDIO BUT HAVE YOU expect and how to handle the changes VIDYUT PATRA HEAD EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING THOUGHT OF THE one experiences. The cover girl of this TIME AHEAD? AAKASH MISHRA month, and Puneri mulgi, Radhika Apte MANAGER, MARKETING talks about her journey to date and her unusual and endearing ASHA KULKARNI wedding ceremony in the Reality pages. [email protected] TIMESGROUP (RMD) ASSOCIATE GENERAL MANAGER We also have a bride-to-be sharing her first-hand experience in SUPARNA SHETH wedding planning in the All About You pages. The Beauty section [email protected] MAIL: [email protected] decodes looks of celeb brides for some makeup inspo! CALL: 18001210005 SMS: FFSUB TO 58888; ONLINE: mags.timesgroup.com Happy wedding planning! Now at Kalyani Nagar Printed and published by Joji Varghese for and on behalf of owners Worldwide Media Pvt Ltd, The Times of India Building, Dr DN Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001

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smallest of the things involved preferred fabric by brides NOVEMBER 2020 A Times of India publication WEAR YOUR ‘RIVAAZ’ in weaving and I thoroughly these days and they now KASAT EXCLUSIVE IS KNOWN TO HOUSE enjoy the process,” he shares. prefer classic designs which ARTWORKS IN THE FORMS OF SARIS AS Gaurav also reveals that his have been in trend since their PUNE, AURANGABAD AND NAGPUR SPECIAL FREE WITH MAIN ISSUE favourite material to work with grandmothers wedding,” Star Treading ALSO LOVELY SALWAR KHALEEZ AND CONTENTS struck new paths is silk as the material can make he signs off. Well, it’s like Bridal RADHIKA ANARKALIS... READ ON TO FIND OUT makeup you look elegant and chic at the they say - CLASSICS AND decoded APTE MORE; BY RAVINA M SACHDEV THE BIG STORY LOVE same time effortlessly. TRADITIONS NEVER GO OUT LOOKING AHEAD TO A NEW PHASE IN LIFE BITES SWEET 16 When you think bridal, you always think about D-Day. But what happens next? SOMETHINGS t’s hard to reside in Pune history and most of the world Talking about the current OF FASHION. Kasat Exclusive

FOR YOUR SO and not know about Kasat renowned artist are from over trends doing the rounds in the has an exclusive wedding Dazzle & shine IExclusive. The brand has here so when I look around or bridal wear circuit, he says that lounge called RIVAAZ where an extensive collection of go through our history, I get handloom have been enjoying you get premium saris, traditional ensembles, while inspired by our heritage and the limelight since quite some lehengas and gowns. Trust embracing the latest styles. the same inspiration goes time now. “Handlooms have Kasat Exclusive to always be INTO THE Ranging from every day wear behind creating new designs,” been the most demanded and on top of their game. FUTURE to occasional wear to bridal he explains. Gaurav, under What happens after D-Day? wear.... From embellished to the guidance of his father

31-Cover_Radhika_TIL-STAN_R1.indd 1 27-11-2020 12:11:49 ON THE COVER embroidered, they’ve got you Ramesh Kasat, has made this ACTOR: RADHIKA APTE; PHOTOGRAPH: covered. store to reach to the place MEETESH TANEJA COVERGIRL: RADHIKA Kasat Exclusive comes where is it today. APTE; HAIR AND MAKEUP: SUBBU; STYLIST: PRACHITI PARAKH; STYLING INTERNS: from the house of Kasat which He is also most involved ADVITA, SAACHI, JULIEE has a legacy of 110 years. They in the family business and SILVER PINK OVERSKIRT BRIDAL GOWN, PRICE ON REQUEST, OHAILA KHAN are one of the pioneer that got says that he enjoys every step Paithanis into such limelight. of the design process right Gaurav Kasat, the talented from developing a yarn to LIVING man behind the brand says designing the jacquard. “You’d 36 Food that history inspires him. be surprised to see that there LOVE ON A PLATE “Our country has a very rich is so much to learn from the Femina got three homebakers to whip up the ultimate dessert that you can bake for your fiancée. provides multiple options for all kinds of gifting solutions. ALL ABOUT YOU BEAUTY The gifting categorization and variety will help you get the 26 Life 32 Special best present no matter what the occasion. Built on a principle of providing fun-loving, good quality and quirky gifts, the brand A MEMORABLE JOURNEY GET THE LOOK From a house-full Indian wedding to Looking for bridal makeup inspiration? is expanding exponentially in all gifting categories so that minimal and requirement-based A makeup artist decodes three we are able to take an order of any sizes, stature and fulfil all planning post lockdown! celebrity bridal makeup looks. your gifting desires. Aarnaaz Gifting Solution aims to provide its customers lots of variety in great quality, fun, quirky and REALITY customized gifting items which are delivered in a timely manner 34 Cover girl to achieve customer delight and build a loyal customer base. RADICAL AND RARE Have an urgent timeline to meet but want only the best A Punekar and a happy-go-lucky, quality gift? They’re here for you. The company works on strict outspoken individual, Radhika Apte has GIFTS GALORE quality and time guidelines. A unit that is run with love and care chosen a path that’s less trodden than to give any occasion a better ending. Your gifts are wrapped the most aspiring actors. BUYING PRESENTS FOR YOUR LOVED ONES WAS NEVER AS EASY AS IT HAS way you would like to give them and shipped across India. BECOME NOW ALL THANKS AARNAAZ They have created gifting sections to make things easy for 360 GIFTING SOLUTION. you. The sections are office panache, home decor, baby chic, wedding season and gifts specially designed for loved ones. FASHION ith the wedding season in full swing, and the New Year Aarnaaz Gifting Solutions does not compromise on quality. 30 Jewellery around the corner, we all want those perfect gifts to All gifts are either handpicked or handmade that you can DAZZLING OVERTURES give. Aarnaaz 360-degree Gifting Solution is your customize to your heart’s content. At the most affordable rates, Weddings are incomplete without those W one-stop-shop for everything relating to gifts and return gifts. you can get international standards in gifts which keep an beautiful jewellery pieces that adorn the IN EVERY ISSUE Setting shop in 2011, after seeing a dearth of quality gift items, ecological angle in view at all times. bride. Check out what’s in store this 08 EDITOR’S NOTE bridal season. 12 IN BOX the brand has grown by leaps and bounds over the years. It now Happy gifting!

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LISTEN TO THE SKIN EXPERT DO’S AND DON’TS FOR SKINCARE l Make sure you get your procedures done by a qualified, authentic and ethical dermatologist. ( DR POORVA SHAH)! l Make sure FDA approved equipment and good quality peels are being used. DR POORVA SHAH OF DERMACENTER GIVES INSIGHT INTO l Maintaining the texture of the skin is the most important thing to do when it comes to skincare. l Do not try anything new yourself especially skincare products, skin peels or facials. Only do so THE SKINCARE REGIME ONE MUST FOLLOW TO GET THAT under the guidance of your dermatologist. GLOWING SKIN. SKINCARE FOR BRIDES BY l Avoid bleaching or waxing your face. kincare is an essential part of our your routine.” It’s not just about your inside your body, so if you are actually DR POORVA SHAH l Avoid crash diets, it can cause dullness and hormonal imbalance. You are not just talking about the wedding l Do not use new commercial products unless of course advised by your dermatologist. lives, and doing it right is crucial. chronological age as in the number but healthy and fit you are going to look that but you are also talking about post-wedding. SDr Poorva Shah of Dermacenter also depends on your skin age. For some way.” One needs to work on skincare You don't want to look good just for that is the expert to consult for all your skin people, their skin tends to age sooner holistically and not occasion-based. If one day, right? Your skincare is something aqua gold treatment. If you’ve got many Currently the pandemic has us you should get into early in your life, and it stressing out, Dr Shah points out that needs. She has an extensive knowledge than others. “The very basic that anyone you’re working on the issues your skin should continue well after your wedding day. lines on your face then go for Botox. For in the field and she’ll give the right advice. must do at all times in their life is using a faces with a dermatologist over a certain But if we are talking about how soon a bride more plump looking lips maybe fillers there has been an increase in the stress- Following her father – Dr Dilip Shah’s good cleanser, using a moisturiser, and time, the results will be better than what should start prepping for her skin, then I are your answer. There will always be induced skin and hair disorders. The hair would say six months is quite ideal. But I fall cases have gone up by 60% in her footsteps, she became a dermatologist. also using sunscreen. Apart from this you would have if you opt for a short-term have had brides come to me two or three a clinic-based procedure that will take Here, she shares some tips and tricks to depending upon individual requirements ‘instant’ treatment. “This is something months before too. Whatever works for your skincare to the absolute next level. OPD, even stress-induced rashes or acne. ensure you look on point. the routine can be enhanced,” she adds. you have to work holistically for a long you. It's never too late; it depends on what Depending on your budget you must get She further adds, “We have been there for exactly you are looking for since everything our patients, right from the beginning of Dr Shah informs, “Your skincare Dr Shah adds, “Glowing skin is a sign time and plan to work into the future as is not achievable in a short period of time. involved in both at-home and in-clinic routine continues to change based on of healthy skin. Now your skin is definitely well, that is the best way to do it! Even If there are major skin issues to be resolved procedures for you to get the best the lockdown. We are working and trying your age, and you continue to add to a marker and mirror of what’s going with all of this, if you want that special then the earlier you come, the better. results possible.” to help as many people as we can.”

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veryone speaks about the wedding – the trousseau, the many functions, makeup, food, décor… but what comes after D-Day is as important as what happens on it! The real journey ofE the bride begins right from this moment onwards. Leaving her home with a heavy heart, a bride always has to foresee a multitude of outcomes and manage her future life accordingly. Today, we don't give enough credit to the bride for she has to go through a maze of sentimental intensity. Are you a bride-to-be or someone who just got married? Then this one’s for you!

BEAT THE BLUES

Honestly, post-wedding blues are very real and  Take time to understand your partner, and help are a common occurrence. Now, what exactly are him understand you. Talk to each other about self, post-wedding blues? “The post-wedding blues “They are aspirations, future plans, short-term and long-term are a widely-acknowledged after-effect of goals, etc. planning and hosting a wedding,” points out an after-  Have a plan or routine planned out for after the renowned psychologist and counsellor, Dr Vaidehi effect of wedding. R Janjale. They generally happen when you face a  Don’t take anyone – be it your husband or the period of deflation right after experiencing the planning in-laws – for granted. excitement of planning and organising your and hosting  Don’t hesitate to speak out during family wedding! She suggests new brides to follow discussions. these tips to overcome the blues: a wedding.”  Plan small surprises for your partner to keep it fun.

LOOKING AHEAD TO A NEW PHASE IN LIFE When you think bridal, you always think about D-Day. But what happens next? It’s a start of new life, and there are quite a few things you need to keep in mind. Sanika Salunke lists them out

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KEEPING THINGS “The new “Growing up, I always spoke to my sister, Tanya bride about every little thing. The fights I had at school to POSITIVE my latest crush,” Sonia Batliwalla, a graphic designer should who got married five years ago, informs, “So post Now, sometimes you may want to talk about your marriage, I didn’t think twice about telling her about arguments to someone outside your family and rant keep the little issues that happened with my in-laws. While about your in-laws, but avoid doing that. Don't create herself the issues sorted themselves out, Tanya – in her a negative impression, especially in the early days, want to protect and support me – got a wrong this will only lead to a toxic environment. In such a calm and impression about my in-laws. Thankfully, nothing situation be willing to compromise and let go. sort out came out of it as we discussed and I put her doubts Adjusting to new perceptions and behaviour is to rest.” Batliwalla realised that while her sister was a arduous, the best way to tackle this is by devising things.” great sounding board, without actually being there certain boundaries within the relationship. herself in the situation, her perceptions were one- sided, based on what Batliwalla had said in the heat of the moment. “Of course, now after so many years of knowing each family, Tanya is BFF with my MIL!” laughs Batliwalla. In the new family, don't forget that no matter what you all are on the same team, sailing in the same boat and facing equal turbulence. Learn how to fight fair, try standing in their shoes and walk through every step with care and honesty. Sometimes the monotonous lifestyle ends up being a bother filled with unnecessary debates. So instead of those, why not opt to make fun and happy memories instead? Currently, due to the pandemic things are a bit slow- paced. Use this to your advantage, plan in-house activities and enjoy being a part of a new family.

EMBRACING CHANGE NEW BEGINNINGS understand the other person's perspective. If you’re wondering how to broach a subject? Occasionally you are bound to miss your old life, your As one enters a new phase in life, keeping a “Get to the point, start a general discussion, family and friends that you no longer meet regularly. positive, open-minded outlook helps adjust to the don't try to be too cool, don’t assume, skip the Just because you have adapted to a new life does not new life. “I have always been independent as I went ‘you’. Always remember the more you give, the mean you need to eliminate the previous one. to a hostel since my first year in college,” Kiara more you receive in abundance,” says Dr Maintain a balance, meet new people but don't forget Sinha, an IT consultant who got married two years Janjale. Keep in mind though to “say what you to reunite with the old ones. ago, tells, “I got married into a joint family where my want to say with respect, and without hurting Are you moving to a new city altogether post husband, Nikhil, was the younger of two sons. I was anyone,” she adds. wedding? If yes, then take into consideration that unsure of how the family dynamics will really work “Every As both are coming from a different sometimes moving into a different place altogether and whether I’ll be able to adjust to it all well. While background, you and your husband will have comes with its own set of problems. Even if you there were small hiccups in the early stages, it problem different ideas and perspectives. This might manage it out well with your new family, sometimes wasn’t as hard as I had kept an open-mind to lead to misunderstandings or squabbles. But you will end up feeling low just because the changes – just like my mother advised!” has its one needs to move beyond thinking of ‘I or me’ surroundings are unfamiliar. No matter where you go, How can a woman prepare herself mentally own and think about ‘us’. Both need to ask oneself things are never going to be the same and you will towards a new phase of her life? Dr Janjale’s advice these questions and decide what is important miss the place you grew up. “This transition of is “to try to connect and bond with the new family solution; – ‘my relationship or my ego? My attitude or leaving a city and adjusting to a completely different and in-laws. A woman can prepare herself mentally you just my spouse?’ “Every problem has its own environment can be achieved by knowing new places - by understanding her strengths and weaknesses, solution; you just need to figure it out. As a before shifting. When you start thinking about a new as also keeping an open communication between need to psychologist, I would advise to understand place and atmosphere - you automatically, the new family, especially the husband, and herself.” each other first and keep your ego aside when unconsciously start making changes inside you, figure it you enter the house,” Dr Janjale says. which help you to accept the new surroundings easily out” “Create bonds with in-laws in a very positive and flawlessly. You can make friends; create strong FORGING BONDS and a healthy way. Keep yourself calm and bonds with relatives or with neighbours. Join some think about the culture and the pattern in your good social groups,” advices Dr Janjale. Experiencing a major change, a new home along in-laws' house. Realise that this new family is With all the adjustments, don't forget to take with unfamiliar people and lifestyle can be also just as much ‘your’ family as your parents some time out for yourself. It's a common dilemma challenging. The key to adjusting is communication, and siblings are. When you start thinking of with new brides; they get so busy with taking care of it may come across as obvious, but you will be them as “my people”, your mind starts everything else that they forget to take care of surprised to know how many brides hesitate to ask accepting them unconsciously, effortlessly. Try themselves. “The new bride should keep herself calm simple questions. It doesn't matter how silly or to build rapport with in-laws. Respect the and sort out things which are necessary in context irrelevant your questions seem, voice them out and culture and the personality,” adds Dr Janjale. with all her work and with people in her new home,”

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FIND A CONNECT WITH THE MIL!

Some say that forging a bond with the mother- in-law makes the transition the smoothest. She has been the matriarch of the house for long, and as the new person on block, there can be some initial adjustments on both ends. Your mother-in-law was once the go-to person for your husband. But things changed, with you DOWNLOAD YOUR FAVOURITE coming in. Here’s how you can set the tone for a harmonious relationship with her.

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DOS AND DON’TS OF A VIRTUAL WEDDING Speaking of virtual attending your wedding weddings, these points virtually. Also, tell them A MEMORABLE need to be kept in mind. that they shouldn’t plan to send you any gifts - they A MUTUAL DECISION should just be there as Talk it out with your friends and well-wishers. JOURNEY partner-to-be. Both of Here’s bride-to-be first-person account of how she changed her you need to be on the PROFESSIONAL HELP Geeta Pharate’s same page when it comes Find out which wedding idea of a house-full Indian wedding to minimal and requirement-based planning post to deciding on a virtual portals and wedding lockdown! As told to Sanika Salunke wedding. Be clear about planners are facilitating what you can expect and such virtual marriages. what you need to forego. Plan a budget for roping Don’t decide in a hurry. them in. The point is, these professionals can help you FAMILY MATTERS host the virtual wedding in wedding is set to be in the predicted this pandemic, even Include everyone in an organised manner. They first week of January. I am in a little bit of a dilemma your virtual wedding can come up with tailor- It sounds a bit impossible as to how all the plans will planning. Not everyone made or customised plans to cut down on all the work out in reality? will be comfortable with for you. plans when I have already With the addition of using social media. So, explain how the virtual MAINTAIN QUARANTINE envisioned a big-fat desi new precautions like - the space functions to elderly RULES wedding. It's not solely about temperature checks, Arogya members of your families. Don’t be over- the guest list, of course, it's Setu app and the supply of Allay their fears - they enthusiastic. Even for difficult to have a virtual hand-sanitizers, cleanliness should understand that virtual weddings, you ceremony or to send a and safety must remain our this virtual wedding can be need to maintain social confined number of invites top priority that includes as real as the actual one. distancing strictly. Do not step out of your due to the limitation of 50 the catering as well. Food is E-INVITES IN ADVANCE house unless it’s people. But it's also about the most important factor Notify your guests well necessary, and do not the whole team of helpers - and needs to be safe for in advance. Everyone is let a large crowd assemble starting with the drivers that consumption, making it going through a difficult at your home when assist me to travel through my equally pressing to affiliate phase during the lockdown. the virtual ceremony is entire shopping spree - even with caterers who understand So, give them time to being held. make arrangements for - Hemchhaya De to and fro from the venue, the and actively practice all the & PHARATE GEETA PHOTOGRAPH: INSTAGRSAM urrently working in my big day! But alas, instead make-up artist, the hair-stylist, guidelines provided by the auditing and finance of attending a pre-wedding the mehendi team, and lastly government. There are going Cafter completing my party and having a gala-time the photographers, all of them to be tough days ahead, Master's Degree in the field with my bridesmaids, my are equally important. It's wherein my family will have of Commerce, I’m excited to vision and plans saw quite a genuinely difficult for me to to meticulously correspond start a new phase of my life. change to fall in line with the imagine that anything will run with the people who will help The oh-so-awaited wedding pandemic guidelines. smoothly without them! The us plan the entire event, really of mine will become one of I recently got engaged next! There was an extra sangeet ceremony is the one hoping for it to be an exciting my most treasured memories. to Ajinkya Kale in October sense of responsibility on my that I'm truly looking forward transition. I even expect to foresee my who currently works in an JUST LIKE shoulders as I wanted to be at to, I agree that it might Looking towards the ideas of a ‘dream -wedding’ IT firm in Pune and am ANY the forefront of the event and be challenging to execute brighter side of this pandemic, turning into reality and pleasantly satisfied with the make sure that the ceremony especially during these times, I am exceedingly grateful that I anticipating my new lifestyle! outcome of the ceremony. OTHER turns out to be enjoyable and but I’m trusting that things could spend a lot of time with Having relocation plans Due to the unavailability of INDIAN safe at the same time! Despite will change for the better. my parents and sisters. Due to post-reception, it's going to all resources it was hectic for BRIDE-TO- the restrictions, I know that Being the third and the lockdown, I was able to stay be quite the ride for me! All me to manage and address BE, I HAD my wedding rituals are sacred youngest daughter in my at home, be with the people those romantic destinations, multiple things at the same CERTAIN and I consider them unique family, I have already seen my I love and prepare for my debates with the wedding time. I would compare my PLANS SET in its own way, as a union has elder sisters prepping up for wedding with all their blessings planner, non-stop shopping experience with a roller FOR MY never been celebrated like their wedding ceremonies and and good wishes. All of this has and the endless delicacies. Just coaster ride, the excitement this ever before, the moments have a clear perspective on given me the strength to move like any other Indian bride-to- and the slight nervousness BIG DAY! of which will be cherished handling things in the right into a new surrounding with a be, I had certain plans set for of what's about to come forever. Nevertheless, my way. 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This all-time classic, diamond emerald jhumkis from Gold Mart, weighing around 20 grams are made of 3.5 carats of diamonds and 11 carats of emerald.

The beautiful bridal collection Mangalsutra by Sonchafa Jewllers has meena work in mint along with Calcutta ras rawa mani handmade work jewellery in one gram gold.

This traditional masterpiece created by Gautam Banerjee consists of diamond Polkis, round brilliant cut diamonds, rubies along with pearls set in 18kt Yellow Gold. Each and every DAZZLING motif etched in gold consists of some meticulous texture work. OVERTURES WEDDINGS ARE INCOMPLETE WITHOUT This antique gold neckpiece and This gold choker by SS Nagarkar has a checkered pattern with earrings set from P N Gadgil & Sons THOSE BEAUTIFUL JEWELLERY PIECES intricate nakshi and ghungroos below giving it a royal look. mixes floral motifs with geometric ones cohesively and uses precious stones THAT ADORN THE BRIDE. CHECK OUT and diamonds set in gold. WHAT’S IN STORE THIS BRIDAL SEASON.

This antique kundan set with ruby, emerald and diamond PNG Brothers present you a embedded in it intricately is This dazzling piece of jewellery by Ratanlal C. Bafna Jewellers is a signature product show stopper ornament: the gold part of the Wedding collection choker. It is intricately designed by Ranka Jewellers. www.prayagkhose.comstudded with Swarovski Crystals and other Neelkanth Jewellers present an antique gold jewellery semi-precious colour stones. in paisley and floral motifs. piece with artful gemstones shows fine craftsmanship.

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PRO TIP: Don't go OTT with dramatic everything! For GET THE dramatic eyes, keep the rest of the makeup fresh and minimal. For bold lips, opt for minimal eye makeup to LOOKLooking for bridal makeup inspiration? Makeup artist Priyanka Negi decodes three celebrity make that pout stand out. bridal makeup looks. By Ravina M Sachdev NEHA KAKKAR lanning your bridal looks can If you’d like to make a statement with your makeup then this wedding look by Neha never be an easy task. It’s quite Kakkar is what you need to look out for. natural to get confused between Kakkar experimented with the traditional classic or contemporary. But bridal look. She kept the base fresh, her blush fret not as we get celebrity minimal and ensured that there was drama makeup artist Priyanka Negi to on her eyes and lips. For her eyes, she took the jewelled eye trend route, and looked on point. decode three celebrity makeup looks for you P She added a light shimmer eyeshadow as her to choose from. Check out how these three base and completed it with statement-making celeb brides played around their makeup swarovski crystals stones. She finished the looks for their most important day! look by going for the the classic red bridal lips. Traditional classics never looked better!

KAJAL AGGARWAL Simplicity never goes out of style and that’s exactly what Kajal Aggarwal’s makeup look is all about. She chose to keep her makeup subtle, fresh and dewy for her wedding look and we aren’t complaining one bit. The key to achieve this dewy and fresh look is to prep your skin well. Ensure that the skin is well moisturised and make sure to use a long lasting hydrating moisturiser along with a fantastic under eye cream to keep those under creases in check. For foundation she kept it minimal and light as opposed to the heavy layered foundation bases most women MIHEEKA BAJAJ opt for. Selecting a light base is extremely important Gone are the days where brides would settle if you want to get that natural looking glowing skin. for heavy makeup looks that would crack Moving one, use a cream based highlighter on the easily. Fortunately, these days brides love cheekbones to get that dewy finish on the temples to keep things subtle and more natural and and cheekbone areas. For the eyes, Aggarwal went Miheeka Bajaj is a fine example of that. For with a classic brown smokey eye with a perfect one of her wedding functions, she chose winged liner and used kohl in the bottom lashline. a sweet and subtle pink tone makeup and She finally finished bridal makeup look by soft we’re all for it. She kept her skin fresh and contouring. Finally, finish off with nude brown or pink maxed up on the matte pink-tone blush. For shades whichever suits your skin tone best. her eyes, she went for pink smokey eyes with subtle pink shimmer to add a little drama and added a winged liner to it to accentuate the Expert Tip: Selecting a light base is extremely important eyes. She finished the look with a lip colour in if you want to get that natural looking glowing skin. a shade in pink that matched her jewellery.

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time, we’re turning a blind eye to a lot Growing up, what kind married, my partner and I wanted a of things. People think that they benefit of wedding did you ritual but neither of us is religious so we from power, but superiority is also a dream of having? gave our guests seeds and asked them to complex and it’s not nice. I try to do my I personally feel commitment can plant a tree with us. Each family member part. I try to speak up whenever I can, happen without marriage. But for a lot present at our wedding planted a tree. and in whatever way I can. I try not to of people, marriage is a very sacred thing We had about 80 people planting around compromise on this in my own life too and I see why; I see the celebration of 30-35 trees on that day. Everybody was because I truly believe equality benefits unity, I see the value of taking vows, wearing nice clothes but nobody cared everyone. I do see how the event is celebrated that their clothes were getting soiled. I and how much importance it holds to did promise them free mangoes (smiles). Is it the audience’s awareness certain people, but while growing up, I love group activities that brings people with the content they I never wanted to get married. It’s not together. consume on the web that’s that I disrespect marriage. Even though brought about this change? I had a registered marriage, it was a very Jewellery not only completes A happy-go-lucky, outspoken individual, Radhika A lot of things have led to this change. important day in my life because I have a look but is an expression Apte has chosen a path that’s less trodden than most Firstly, change is inevitable and so things great memories of it. of your personality—do you must change. Then, a lot of people who prefer heavy pieces or delicate aspiring actors. A Punekar, the versatile thespian knows are now part of the industry have not From the gamut of Indian ones? how to strike a balance between content-driven, niche been from the industry previously. We wedding functions, which is I’m all about minimal jewellery. I love and commercial films. Apte, who’s fiercely protective have writers, producers, directors from your favourite and why? rings, especially toe rings. of her personal life, chats with Natasha Dsouza and Dawn rose heart ombre different backgrounds and cultures and I like sangeets because it brings people hand beaded lehenga, they have different kinds of stories to tell. together and everybody is fooling around What type of bridal fashion price on request, reflects back to her own unusual but endearing wedding Ohaila Khan A lot of them have personal stories to tell. and having loads of fun. When I got resonates with you? ceremony. Photographer: Meetesh Taneja For example, Nawazuddin (Siddiqui), It doesn’t matter whether it’s traditional Ayushmann (Khurrana) and Rajkummar I PERSONALLY FEEL or modern look as long as it’s light, eing the proverbial You have worked in a variety even the work that I do. All my characters (Rao) have no previous ties to the COMMITMENT CAN breezy and comfortable… I can’t imagine ‘outsider’, Radhika Apte of roles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, have taught me something and so they industry and so the audience relates to HAPPEN WITHOUT having bruises on my body when I take is a rarity and a new-gen Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi are all very dear to me. I feel like I’ve them. They want to watch them play MARRIAGE. off my clothes! star who’s known for two and English-language films. learned something different from each of different kinds of roles. Also, because

things: essaying complex Which genre and language do them and can’t pick one over the other! of the digital revolution, people are Bordeaux mermaid gown Broles and speaking her mind. you enjoy the most? watching content from across the world with multicoloured resham Someone who has never shied away from If I like a film, it doesn’t matter what You’ve played several intense and have developed an appetite for it. In and crystal embroidery, price venturing onto risky terrain, she started genre it is. I like drama, comedy, action, characters during your career. India, a large population still does not on request, Ohaila Khan her career in theatres before making her thriller, romance, horror—all genres. How do you prep for each of watch digital content, which is why films Bollywood debut with a small role in I also don’t think that films should fit them and get out of character are so big in our country. Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! into one category exclusively. It’s always once the film is wrapped up? Resilient and daring, ambitious easier to be part of films that are in the Every character requires a different type What would your dream and edgy, she is often seen taking up same language that you speak; you get to of preparation. A lot of it has to do with bridal wedding ensemble roles that aren’t just big but significant, improvise when you understand what’s your collaboration with the director and look like today? focusing more on content than the happening on the sets. Language also your co-actors. Some characters require When I got married, I wore my glamour of showbiz. And with box office helps you understand the nuances of the a lot of research to be done, while others grandmother’s old sari for my registered successes like Pad Man, Andhadhun culture better. require a lot of practice. So, the process wedding and it had a lot of holes in it. and Kabali, she is now a darling to all may differ each time. I’m not someone But I wore it because she’s one of my leading directors and producers and Is there a character you’ve who gets attached; I detach myself from favourite people on the planet. I’m not has amassed a cult following on Netflix, played that’s still dear to you? my character with a lot of ease and it really someone who spends a lot of headlining the originals Ghoul, Lust As I said, I don’t get attached to things or almost happens automatically when I’m money on fancy clothes and especially Stories and Sacred Games. done shooting. not for a registered marriage. Of course, Dressed in an easy-breezy floral SOME CHARACTERS I wanted to look good—I did buy a skater dress, she greets me with a REQUIRE A LOT OF You have been open in dress for my party (which was less than wide grin, slumps into her chair and RESEARCH TO BE slamming the “psychotic ten thousand rupees!). Also, I have to gets ready to multi-task; she’s going to mentality of society”. How do tell you this; I bought that dress at the answer the volley of questions I shoot at DONE, WHILE you deal with it constantly? last minute because I forgot to buy one! her while getting her hair and make-up OTHERS REQUIRE A I think if you just use common sense, you I’m not a picky person when it comes

done. LOT OF PRACTICE. will understand it all. But, most of the to clothes. STYLING PARAKH; PRACHITI STYLIST: SUBBU; AND MAKEUP: HAIR APTE; RADHIKA COVERGIRL: JULIEE SAACHI, INTERNS: ADVITA,

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FOR APPLE FILLING

3 apples 190g dark chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup sugar, powdered FOR CRUMBLE ½ cup butter, softened

1/4 tsp , ground 3/4 cup gluten-free cup sugar cinnamon oat flour 1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp gluten-free oat 1/4 cup gluten-free 2 large eggs flour rolled oats cup cocoa powder 1 tbsp butter, melted 1/4 cup brown sugar (or powdered sugar) ½ tsp baking powder Juice and zest (optional) of 1 lemon 1/4 cup of butter, cold and cubed

25g cinnamon

5 walnuts, chopped (optional)

10-12 cranberries (optional)

PREP TIME: 10-15 mins > BAKING TIME: 25 mins > SERVES: 8 > CALORIES: 280 kcal per slice PREP TIME: 15 mins > COOKING TIME: 40 > MINS SERVES: 5 > CALORIE COUNT: 1,355 kcal Method Method 1. Start by pre-heating your oven to 180 degrees C. 1. Preheat the oven to 180° C. 2. Peel and chop apples in small cubes. Add in the rest of the ingredients for the filling and toss the apples 2. Line an 8” round tin with parchment paper and grease well. until evenly coated. 3. Melt the chocolate and the butter in the microwave at 30 second intervals. 3. Place the apples in an oven proof dish and spread out evenly. 4. Add in the sugar and vanilla and whisk till dissolved. 4. For the crumble, cut cold butter into small cubes. Coldness of the butter is key to make this crumble. 5. In a separate bowl, beat eggs using a hand-mixer. 5. In a separate bowl, add flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. 6. Add the chocolate mixture to the eggs and beat till combined. 6. Add the cold butter cubes to this mixture. Now, with your fingers gently work in the butter in the dry 7. Sift in the cocoa and the baking powder and give it a final short mix. Make sure to scrape down the sides. ingredients, until small pea sized crumbs are formed. 8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. The sides will be firm and the middle will 7. Add in the oats and walnuts and mix very gently. You don’t want to melt the butter. still be a bit wobbly. 9. Top the apple filling with the crumble mixture and bake for 40 minutes at 180C until the filling is bubbly. 9. After the cake has cooled, transfer it to a plate. 10. Top with cranberries (optional) and serve warm with Vanilla ice cream. 10. Decorate as desired and serve. - Recipe by Anushree Shah, Founder, The Good Dessert Co TIP: - Recipe by Bianka and Khushnoor Wadia (Butterfingers)

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Teacher Award’ as well as two State Government POETIC JUSTICE Literature Awards along Renowned writer, former professor of English, Lalita Gadge writes from with Narhar Kurundkar the heart. Harshvardhan Shahi finds out more about this dynamic lady Award, B. Raghunath Award, Rohmare State VANILLA PANNACOTTA woman was Rural Award, Gunijan facing torture Sahitya Award, Rasik WITH BERRIES at the hands of Prabodhan Manch Award. her husband. She was also appointed EvenA after losing her new- as member on District born child, despite being Literacy Committee, overcome with grief, she District Women Awareness had to keep on working as Committee. a maid to make ends meet. When seeing the world Lalita Gadge was moved by around her, she always got this and decided to support disturbed by the injustice the woman. She went on and suffering that people FOR THE TOPPING to write her story, and that faced. Her writing reflects was when she realized the this. She shares, “Poetry is a 7-8 fresh berries (optional) power of the pen. A writer way to deal with emotions FOR THE was born to highlight the for me and to tell anything PANNACOTTA 1-2 tbsp compote or sufferings in society and in few words but very preserve (optional) give them a voice. intensely.” Till date, she has 90 g milk Born at Rakshal, three poetry collections, 95 g heavy cream District Bidar in Karnataka four story collections, two in a farmer’s family, Gadge translation works and two 35 g sugar always wanted a better fine-writing collections life, and good education. published. Her stories, 1 tsp gelatin She shares, “Struggle for poems and fine writings 15 g cold water education and better life are included in syllabus of proved to be an inspiration four Universities. Gadge 2-3 tsp Vanilla for me. My life in rural was the President of fifth essence areas has great impact Marathwada Lekhika in my writings and gave Sahitya Sammelan and me real life subjects for seventh Marathwada writing.” Back in high “Writing is my emotional need Gramin Sahitya Sammelan school, she won the first and social duty. There are (Literature Conference) prize in state level story many issues which never come Now she plans writing competition, she before media and need to get stories and poems on PREP TIME: 10 minutes > FREEZING TIME: 1 hour > SERVES: 2 realized her strengths justice. I try to do something contemporary issues and that was when she through my writings.” and continue creating Method started writing. She says, social awareness. She 1. Heat milk and heavy cream in a pan. “Writing is my emotional and went on to undertake Gadge was appointed as signs off with some 2. Dissolve sugar in it. 3. Bloom gelatine in cold water. need and social duty. There further education, thanks member of Editorial Panel words of wisdom, 4. Add the bloomed gelatine to the warm milk, cream and sugar mixture. Dissolve the gelatine well. are many issues which to the support of her of State Secondary and “With all comforts we 5. Add vanilla essence according to taste. never come before media husband. She obtained BA Higher Secondary Board should think where our 6. Strain the mixture in a desired glass or mould. and need to get justice. and MA degrees in English in 1994 and 2002 to 2007 help is necessary. Most 7. Set it in the freezer for 1 hour. I try to do something Literature. She went on as subject expert. She importantly keep reading 8. Once set, garnish the pannacotta with fresh berries and compote. through my writings.” to work as a professor was honoured by State good literature, it will

- Recipe by Chef Aditi Garware, Founder of Sweet Boutique by Aditi, Pune She got married in 1971, of English for 34 years. Government with ‘Best make you sensitive.” SHAHI HARSHVARDHAN BY PHOTO

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