Sonam Kapoor

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That Sonam Kapoor is a fashion icon who hits it out of the park with every single outfit can never be up for debate. Her effortless style, love for experimentation, and inimitable je ne sais quoi is the stuff sartorial legends are made of.

1. Power dressing and pant suits go hand-in-hand

Nothing screams boss lady like a pantsuit. Follow Kapoor's lead and oscillate between monochrome, pinstripes and fuss-free prints for maximum impact.

2. A jacket draped over your shoulders is always on point

Be it a sheer bolero over your sari, a lace cardigan over a summer dress or a silk coat over your couture number, this ingenious styling tip promises instant insouciance.

3. Up your hair game

Ruffling up a storm with your tresses is the key to take a look from run-of-the-mill to va-va-voom. Think messy buns, fierce ponytails and everything in between.

4. Say yes to the Sari 2.0

Take a leaf from the style icon's book and give age-old silhouettes a modern-day update. Spice up your sari with a sheer cape, cropped blazer or embellished floor-length jacket.

5. Don't underestimate the power of accessories

Whether it's bling by her mom Sunita Kapoor or her trusty Suhani Pittie stunners, the actress doesn't shy away from look-at-me baubles. A hero accessory is all you need to lend any look a finishing flourish.

6. Know your body type

Use your body type to your advantage when forging your sartorial path. Kapoor knows what works for her frame, and accentuates those curves in fit-and-flare silhouettes.

7. The LBD is a classic for a reason (and a good one at that)

From the derby to the red carpet, Kapoor has proven that a little black dress is always occasion-appropriate. It's no surprise, then, that she is a self-confessed hoarder of this one-piece wardrobe wonder.

8. Embrace your inner geek

The numerous sightings of Kapoor in her beloved cat-eyed frames begs the question—can your off-duty look really be deemed a style 'spectacle' without a pair of cool geek-chic glasses?

9. Stay away from the herd mentality

Bollywood's resident fashionista knows that you can't really stand out if you dress like everyone else. So like her, scout for new labels, experiment with offbeat silhouettes, and say yes to vintage everything.

10. Have fun with fashion

And most importantly, playing dress up shouldn't be a chore. As long as you're having fun with fashion, you're doing it right! 

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Aishwarya Rai

The magazine has spoken to people including Ash's husband Abhishek Bachchan, designer Manish Malhotra, director Ashutosh Gowariker and ace make-up artist Mickey Contractor, said a statement.

Abhishek shared the memories of his first meeting with Ash saying: "The first time I met Aishwarya was in August 1997. I was on a recce for my father's film 'Mrityudata' in Switzerland and she was shooting her first film 'Aur Pyar Ho Gaya' with my dear friend Bobby Deol. I remember one evening Bobby invited me over to his hotel for dinner and Aishwarya and the rest of the unit were there. That was the first time I actually met her."

"If you ask her, she will tell you the same thing - that the minute we came together, we both knew that this was something for keeps. So, there wasn't just this 'one' defining moment, it always felt perfect," he added.

Others too have shared similar interesting episodes related to the beauty queen.

Anaita Shroff Adajania, the fashion director for Vogue India magazine, has styled her for the shoot.

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Abhishek and Aiswarya Rai Bachchan

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Dipika Padukon

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Vogue

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Vouge India

Yesteryear actress Leela Naidu, listed by Vogue as one of the ten most beautiful women in the world, passed away at her residence in Mumbai, at 69. No one has personified enduring elegance better than Naidu, who had been crowned Miss India in 1955. Tall and lithe, with classical features, she was one of the Indian women who, from the Forties to the Sixties, put India on the beauty map. The others were late Rajmata Gayatri Devi and Nayantara Sahgal. All of them shared a certain style; while essentially Indian and nearly always dressed in saris, they all had western sensibilities.

Naidu starred in several films including starred in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's award-winning film 'Anuradha', Merchant Ivory's 'The Householder' and 'The Guru', 'Yeh Raaste Hain Pyar Ke' co-starring Sunil Dutt, Shyam Benegal's 'Trikaal', and Pradip Krishen's 'Electric Moon'. The response was overwhelming. President Pratibha Patil said her work had "delighted Hindi film-goers across the country". Film-maker Shyam Benegal said her death was "a loss to the film industry" and added that the actress had always been "unpretentious and warm".

In Dom Moraes' memoirs, 'Never At Home', there are several passages devoted to Leela Naidu whom he described as "ineffably beautiful". Jerry Pinto, who has written a book on Naidu, said, "She did a lot of work, which not many people know. She produced a documentary film by Kumar Shahani. When she was in Hong Kong, she produced radio programmes, which were even banned after she spoke against the government... She was like a butterfly at a buffet and wanted to try everything." Such respect is a rare commodity, but then, Leela Naidu is a legend.
May her soul rest in peace.

– Jasmeen Dugal

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