26072024-LSTL-01.qxd 7/25/2024 8:17 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Paris calling Singer Lady Gaga is all set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The ceremony’s line-up of performers has mostly been kept under wraps. LUDHIANA | FRIDAY | 26 JULY 2024 As India fails to register among the top-10 national ceremonial uniforms on the Olympics official website, designer Tarun Tahiliani’s ikkatprint dresses for the opening ceremony of the sporting event have not gone down well with netizens Sheetal A Runway scorchers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, the veterans of the Indian fashion industry, returned to India Couture Week on Wednesday with a grand opening show. The runway at the Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi was lit up with models walking the ramp in exquisite ensembles from the celebrated designer duo’s younger brands, Asal and Mard. To make their show more appealing, they added a beautiful touch of music and dance to it. Akshay and IP curated the song for the show, which was enough to enthral the audience. In fact, they both appeared on the runway and sang live, evoking a loud cheer from the audience. There was one more surprise in store for Delhiites. The designers brought Bollywood glam to their show by making Heeramandifame Taha Shah Badussha and actress Wamiqa Gabbi as their muses. Wamiqa opened the show in an ivory trail lehenga from the Botanical Bloom line, featuring resham embroidery with ivory silk threads highlighted with pearls and crystals. She closed the show as a regal bride in a red lehenga from the Bridal Gota collection, handcrafted with gota, zardozi and encrusted with crystals. With this show, Wamiqa marked her debut on the runway. Taha also equally added chaar chand to the show. Taha greeting the audience with adaab gesture was one of the beautiful highlights of his runway walk. He looked handsome in an olive silk tissuelong kurta sparkling with crystal-encrusted flying birds. It was paired with brocade flared pants that were relaxed, yet regal. — ANI Taha Shah turns showstopper for Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla at India Couture Week, which also featured actress Wamiqa Gabbi THLETES from across the world will be competing at the Olympics, which take off in Paris today. So, it was but obvious that countries would be putting their best foot forward in sports as well as fashion! However, not only did India fail to register in top-10 national ceremonial uniforms on the Olympics official website and Instagram, but also disappointed many sports and fashion enthusiasts back home. Indian dresses and sports kit were unveiled weeks ahead of the Olympics. The former has been sponsored by Tasva, a traditional Indian-wear label with modern craftsmanship, managed by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd and Tarun Tahiliani, whereas the latter has been managed by The JSW Group. Sports sans STYLE Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding, including the likes of Kim Kardashian, Hardik Pandya, Katrina Kaif, Ayushmann Khurrana and many more. The ceremonial dress only makes an appearance at India’s Olympic Committee’s social media handles and brand Tasva’s official account. But netizens made extra efforts to reach these official pages just to express their discontent. An Instagram user wrote, “Shame, you took away government money to promote your stupid logo.” Another one wrote, “The very premise of ‘ikkat-inspired prints’ should be embarrassing to anyone who has any background in Indian textiles. Either do real ikkat, or real block prints, both of which have a wide and deep tradition in India. Very embarrassing with not a hint of thought on design.” It’s a missed oppor- Epic failure How many times do we have to reflect the Indian flag in the dresses? That’s the easiest thing Tahiliani could do! Even the choice of synthetic fabric is a big no in a country known for its handlooms. Tahiliani picks ikkat print, but somehow managed to let down by digitally printing this resist-dyed weaving technique, which would have otherwise helped showcase richness of India’s art and paid homage to undervalued artisans. Ignorance is bliss For any fashion designer, it’s an honour to design clothes for athletes who would be making history by winning medals at the Olympics, but Tahiliani’s reluctance to post a single picture of this moment on his Instagram handle speaks for his level of commitment. On the same social media handle, he proudly flaunts actresses and models donning his luxury designs for ILLUSTRATION BY SANDEEP JOSHI tunity to showcase India on the world stage, as someone commented, “What even are these, I wouldn’t even buy them for free. Have you seen Mongolia’s uniform? It’s stunning. This is one reason why India is laughed at, no innovation at all, lazy corrupt work @tasvafashion @weareteamindia.” Shining through On the other hand, Mongolia, Haiti, Canada and many others countries received praise for their ceremonial clothing with themes that best represented their countries. Fashion commentator, Sufi Motiwala, who rates every big-small event in India or overseas, says, “I am petrified... Other countries have tried so hard to bring in art and tradition into their ceremonial dresses. Haiti just delivered a magnificent outfit. Even without the use of the flag, you could tell its Korea just because how stylish and beautiful the outfit is. Mongolia is on another level and should be hailed as the whole fashion moment. Look at what we did, we just took basic silhouette and added Indian flag’s tricolor in it. I understand and appreciate the significance of that, but is this the pinnacle of our creativity. It is the Olympics and you put barely two minutes into thinking what to make. Highly disappointing!” Explore these moving audiobooks, podcasts and films on the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War LAKSHYA As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War, we explore the stories that defined the bravery of our soldiers. With this curated listen-and-watch list, enrich your understanding of one of India’s most significant military victories. Shershaah Platform: Prime Video This biographical war film is inspired from the life of Captain Vikram Batra. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, highest Indian military decoration, for his courage and sacrifice during the Kargil War. Batra was loved and admired by his fellow soldiers and was given the codename ‘Shershaah’. The movie Shershaah captures his contribution to the Kargil War. The roles are played by the much-loved Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. Tribute to real heroes book is a testimony to the unparalleled heroism displayed by our troops. The Kargil Girl Platform: Audible Lakshya Platform: Netflix A fictional story set in the backdrop of the Kargil War, director Farhan Akhtar brings to you this cult classic. We see a young aimless man, Hrithik Roshan, transform into a brave soldier who goes on to lead the Army during the war. The realistic portrayal makes you feel like you are in the war zone while you secretly root for Hrithik Roshan, as he courageously fights opponents and reunites with his love interest. Kargil: From Surprise to Victory Platform: Audible It is the story of the Kargil War from the manin-charge, General V P Malik, who was the Chief of the Indian Army at that time. He led the planning, coordination and execution of the operation. In this audiobook, the author shares his first-hand experience at Kargil, along with afterthoughts on important lessons for India’s defence preparedness. This c m y b Written by the Kargil girl herself, Flt Lt Gunjan Saxena shares with us her nerv- wracking story from the war. She was 29-year-old when called in to help in the war zone. This call came at a time when female pilots were yet to be employed in such conflicts. From airdropping vital supplies to Indian troops in the Dras and Batalik regions to evacuating casualties in the midst of the ongoing battle to informing seniors of enemy positions, she fearlessly discharged her duties. In the book, she elaborates several incidents from the war, including one of narrowly escaping a Pakistani rocket missile during one of her sorties. Tune into her autobiography to know how Gunjan Saxena rightfully earned the sobriquet The Kargil Girl. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl Platform: Netflix There’s also a film on The Kargil Girl Gunjan Saxena. Janhvi Kapoor was roped-in for the screen adaptation of Saxena’s autobiography. It depicts the struggles she faced to ultimately becoming the only woman pilot from the Indian defence forces to enter the Kargil War. Directed by Sharan Sharma, the film also stars Pankaj Tripathi and Angad Bedi. LOC Kargil Platform: Prime Video This is the first Hindi film to be made on the Kargil War back in 2003. Famous for making war films like Border and Paltan, director JP Dutta made this one with a huge ensemble cast, including Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Suniel Shetty and Sanjay Dutt. Through these actors, the film paid tributes to the brave martyrs of the Kargil War. (With inputs by Saumya Singh)
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