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Get Summerlicious Skin One way of selecting the Dr. Varun Katyal ‘Inner Cover page face’ is Kinkini Dhavani by selecting from the list institute of 10 Models Profiles list- of bharatanatyam ed inside our magazine RAJAYSH TONDON through voting. Success with strings attached? He/she will be Salim featured Sufzal is Back in Action! with here in the next issue*. New and Better Body *Contact us for the terms, editor.fashionandlife@gmail.com

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Contents

April-May 2012

08 INTERNATIONAL

Patriotic Fashions

10 EXCLUSIVE

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Rajaysh Tondon Sufal Salim Sheban Azim

18 FASHION & LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographers Vinayak And Varun

32 IN THE NEWS

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Aartivijay Gupta Pooja Missra

34 EDITORIAL SPECIAL

Institution Of Bharatanatyam - Kinkini Dhvani

42 COVER STORY

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Interview - Mahek Chahal Mahek Chahal Clothing

47 HEALTH

Get Summerlicious Skin !! - Dr Varun Katyal

48 CLASSIFIEDS 50 MODELS

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Inside the issue Patriotic fashions

Designer Douglas Says presented his Fall 2012 fashions with his opening theme displaying patriotic fashions.

Our President is demanding a tall order from us all. So I've adopted the "Made In America" mission as my mission. My humble beginnings started in the African-American community where fashion and accessories have always been iconic products. So, what is a better opportunity for fashion enthusiast to express

American patriotism than to wear our colors with fashions made in America?

Initially, this was fabric that literally sat in the fabric store window for years. I purchased it for another purpose, to use as a muslin. Then I had the idea of creating a couple of junior pieces with it and call it "The Presidents Wife" to use in a pictorial photo series. I traditionally create with jersey knit, not cotton. I use jersey knits to create stylish fashions for the everyday woman. Jersey knits are luxurious as it barely grazes your curves. One secret I'll offer about jersey knit garments is that it works fabulous as a travel collection because it's practically wrinkle free. It's an American made fabric that is known for it's comfort and fit. Most Designers find it difficult to work with, but I'm right at home with jersey knit fabric. I also design for full-figured women and I've titled that collection "Plus-U". One of my goals is to try to remove old taboos about stretch fabrics like jersey knits. There is a notion that knits are unkind to full-figured body types. Like everything else, the fabric just has to be custom cut with your body in mind! I'm totally aware that real women have curves. We Designers need to accept that fact and lend a helping hand in complimenting those curves. It's unnecessary to hide, deny or flat out ignore your figure! So I'm finally able to answer those calls... which have become full shout-outs! As a Designer I can't pretend not to hear or see customer's request for stylish plus size fashions. I'm always educating myself about my customer's need, as well as learning what possible innovations I can apply using US made fabrics to meet these needs. These women can enjoy quality and style that's American made"! Explains Says. Fashion designer Douglas Says is presenting women with two gifts; his patriotic flair, and his signature style... without compromising comfort. All found in a product-line that's made in American.

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"America was built on what America has built. So, I think it's really sad that our manufacturing resources in New York's garment district are no longer of convenience. Everything is practically invisible now. They've forced everybody out! If Americans start supporting more US made products it would bring back jobs and put a lot of food on a lot of American people's tables. Ya know, I'm really not very political, though I do make sure I go out to vote. And I do believe in President Obama's efforts" Mr. Says literally has a patriotic frame of mind, as displayed by the leggy models that cascade onto the runway. Each model steps through a ten foot silver frame before presenting garments that reflect old glory. A small collection of red, white and blue dresses complete with stars and strips open the Douglas Says presentation. "I'm patriotic about

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Patriotic fashions

Designer Douglas Says presented his Fall 2012 fashions with his opening theme displaying patriotic fashions. -Media Relations,Smith

2012 is a year steeped with political rhetoric. Politicians are claiming this, declaring that, blaming each other while requesting more from us. Yet underneath all the fuss is just us. Your every day Americans... who are waiting on a political promise of more jobs that are made in America. Well, one soft-spoken American expressed without words, a vision to do something about it! Designer Douglas Says presented his Fall 2012 fashions with his opening theme displaying patriotic fashions. In the spirit of Old Glory, Fashion Designer Douglas Says... FASHIONS MADE IN AMERICA! "America was built on what America has built. So, I think it's really sad that our manufacturing resources in New York's garment district are no longer of convenience. Everything is practically invisible now. They've forced everybody out! If Americans start supporting more US made products it would bring back jobs and put a lot of food on a lot of American people's tables. Ya know, I'm really not very political, though I do make sure I go out to vote. And I do believe in President Obama's efforts" Mr. Says literally has a patriotic frame of mind, as displayed by the leggy models that cascade onto the runway. Each model steps through a ten foot silver frame before presenting garments that reflect old glory. A small collection of red, white and blue dresses complete with stars and strips open the Douglas Says presentation. "I'm patriotic about my country and I was inspired by President Barack Obama's comments during his State of the Union Address.

I'm really not very political, though I do make sure I go out to vote, and I do believe in President Obama's efforts" - Douglas Obama said, "We need to out innovate, out educate and out build the rest of the world". Our President is demanding a tall order from us all. So I've adopted the "Made In America" mission as my mission. My humble beginnings started in the African-American community where fashion and accessories have

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always been iconic products. So, what is a better opportunity for fashion enthusiast to express American patriotism than to wear our colors with fashions made in America? Initially, this was fabric that literally sat in the fabric store window for years. I purchased it for another purpose, to use as a muslin. Then I had the idea of creating a couple of junior pieces with it and call it "The Presidents Wife" to use in a pictorial photo series. I traditionally create with jersey knit, not cotton. I use jersey knits to create stylish fashions for the everyday woman. Jersey knits are luxurious as it barely grazes your

curves. One secret I'll offer about jersey knit garments is that it works fabulous as a travel collection because it's practically wrinkle free. It's an American made fabric that is known for it's comfort and fit. Most Designers find it difficult to work with, but I'm right at home with jersey knit fabric.

I also design for full-figured women and I've titled that collection "Plus-U". One of my goals is to try to remove old taboos about stretch fabrics like jersey knits. There is a notion that knits are unkind to full-figured body types. Like everything else, the fabric just has to be custom cut with your body in mind! I'm totally aware that real women have curves. We Designers need to accept that fact and lend a

helping hand in complimenting those curves. It's unnecessary to hide, deny or flat out ignore your figure! So I'm finally able to answer those calls... which have become full shout-outs! As a Designer I can't pretend not to hear or see customer's request for stylish plus size fashions. I'm always educating myself about my customer's need, as well as learning what possible innovations I can apply using US made fabrics to meet these needs. These women can enjoy quality and style that's American made"! Explains Says. Fashion designer Douglas Says is presenting women with two gifts; his patriotic flair, and his signature style... without compromising comfort. All found in a productline that's made in American.

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intermittently put a few pegs of histrionics with quite noticed and plauded appearances in Company and Naach with Ram Gopal verma(who he feels he can never get over as a director). My wife’s murder saw him opposite Nandana Sen with Anil kapoor. His television outing as lovable Ishaan in Ekta kapoor’s Koshish ek aasha with Anurag Basu, another favourite director is still fondly remembered. He also kept us teased with his presence in some quite well noticed ads, beginning with McDonalds, the last being the introductory ad for Volkswagen in India. Talking of his charming looks and manners, we

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surprising discovered a blue blood streak which vouches for them. Yes, though he modestly shies way from boasting of it yet it’s a fact that he’s the grandson of Shrimati Tondon, the princess of the erstwhile state of Kotra in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. His uncle HRH Vimleshwar Dayal Seth was married to Dr Padma Seth, the first cousin of our beloved late Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi. He also belongs to the city of Banaras (aka Varanasi aka Kashi) represents India, religiously and intellectually. It is an illustrious place of pilgrimage & an idealized nucleus of faith. Rajyesh says,”I am very religious person and I feel proud and honored to be associated

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FASHION & LIFE Exclusives ufzal Salim Back in Action! - with New and Better Body Sufzal Saleem all of 25 years and standing tall at 6 feet has nurtured and really slogged hard in developing a personality to die for. And in such a short time having done more than 300 show all over India...including LAKME INDIA FASHION WEEK,WILLS FASHION WEEK.,MTV LYCRA STYLE AWARDS [runway}, AND MANY BRANDS like AAROW,LEVISE,LEE,PROVOUGE,ROOPAMS, PANTALOONS,etc etc, and after having also done many prints,TVC's ,PROMOS etc, as actor, anchor, VJ, RJ, is no mean achievement.

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To top it all, this top10 finalist of a national personality pageant has just finished shooting for MTV Spilt villa 3 which is currently on air. Sufzal Saleem has been ruling the ramp for the last two years now, & featured in several commercials and worked with well-known designers. Yet this is quite a beginning for the youngster. “The era of supermodels is gone. It’s like you have to prove yourself with every show! As he admits most humbly, "I would call myself a struggling model for that is what I have to do approaching people and getting the shows,” Sufzal has also worked with international photographers RAKESH SHRESHTA SIR,DERRAN CENTOFNTI,GAURAV SAWN, and our very own RAKESH SHRESHTA, ROHAN SHRESHTA, & Karim. An aspiring actor from Pune, who’s shifted to Mumbai for the projects lined up, has recently done 4 month acting course from creating characters (vidhur sir.) as he lovingly calls him. To gauge his popularity among the fairer sex and the like, you can observe from

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But not getting swayed by all the accolades and praises being showered on him, Sufzal has somehow managed to stay away from such glow of fame, and stay rooted so as to achieve his bigger dreams to make it big in the film firmament.

Sufzal having dabbled in fashion in a big way is striving to make a mark again in BIG WAY in the tinsel town of Bollywood. He has everything going for him and is open to major film breaks and having a personality that can do wonders in the international arena too, is not averse to it as well. As it is he has many offers, and is spending time reading scripts, but is very careful in short listing his debut vehicle. He is full of confidence and sure of making a smooth foray into the mainstream cinema with equal ease and comfort, the way he made his mark with his versatility in the other related fashion frontier. "All I need is your Love and Blessings" are his parting words!

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the immune able messages that he keeps on getting from all over. Like... â&#x20AC;&#x2039; Sufzal I like the way u stripped. And ur dance wow awesome fantastic, u were the best among all, seriously u deserved to win but its good u were not the choice of those cheap Bangkok gays. ..I wish u the best and find a good partner that will lead u to da end and win it... or Sufzal u are the super star...in splits villa, and my granny says ur really cute...But for me your really really hot, niharika ur patner said rite u got a killer looks man...but cant believe ur a single.... would love go on date with unloved u,wish u all best for the show n life ahead...keep showing the rite moves..Just loved it. Cheers.

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Designer Aartivijay Gupta (aka AVG) presented Fashion Victim @ Club Volare Colaba on 18th Feb 2012 .

Renowned fashion designer Aartivijay Gupta presents her new Spring Summer 2012 collection on Theme based Fashion Victim .The collection is very edgy with focus on making style statement.Collection had lots of surface detailing like french pleats ,rufffles,rouching . Colour pal-latte was bold with red ,green ,blue as predominant colours sticking to the fashion victim theme. Celebs like Payal Rohtagi and Sangram Singh,Garry Richardsons,Sandhya Mehta,Misti Mookherjee,Yash Parasher ,Shera were present Silhouttes were short dresses and long gowns . Collection in white was very fairy tale like .Devil wears prada look . Being her 5th solo show in the row the designer has learnt the ropes of business it looks like as the collection was very commercial and upmarket .

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such as dance dramas, Swagata has shown an inimi-

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Kinkini Dhvani

stablished on 5th April 1991, Kinkini Dhvani is an institution dedicated to the popularisation of the Indian classical arts amongst the youth. To this end, the institution has employed a two pronged approach with great success. On the one hand, instruction is imparted to the students in the pristine Kalakshetra format of the oldest classical dance form Bharatanatyam in the auspicious surroundings of the largest temple in East Delhi, the Uttara Guruvayoorappan temple of Mayur Vihar, a concept that is unique in the entire Northern India. On the other hand, the art form is propagated through various programmes, dance dramas and lecture demonstrations to inculcate an appreciation of the dance form From a modest beginning, the institution fast gained popularity and now boasts of more than a hundred students undertaking the course. The students come from varied backgrounds and are enfolded within the process of learning an art form while imbibing the essence of Indian tradition and culture. Some, from less fortunate backgrounds find an opportunity to grow into young adults with a wider horizon than

theatre. Invited time and again to perform at various prestigious areas, and to commemorate such singular moments such as the 50th year of CARE international, or yearly performances in the capital during Navaratri, Janamashtami and other Indian festivals, Kinkini Dhvani has proved its concert section equal to the palate of any audience. The students have also been a regular part of social interventions undertaken by the institution or by the Director and have learnt to use the art to instil values, create space for social changes and communicate messages at all levels. Each participant brings a unique perspective that adds value to every project and is encouraged to explore avenues of contribution both individually and as a group, helping to create a sense of social responsibility and the ability to respond to needs in the society around them. Apart from the performances, the students of the Kinkini Dhvani, nurtured in the tranquil temple precincts in their formative years have the unique advantage of learning their art in its original surroundings, thereby bringing a special quality of reverence and sublimity to its execution. With students of different religious beliefs, gathering under the same roof to learn an art form that is alien to many of them, the ultimate group emerges as one with supreme religious tolerance and great capacity for co-existence. With the efforts of the past bearing fruit with each product of the institution, Kinkini Dhvani steps out each year with a resolve to surpass its own records.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;More than a houndred students are undertaking courses from Kinkini Dhavani they may otherwise have been able to find. This makes the experience of both learning and teaching one of much greater satisfaction. The senior students, a majority of whom are at the post-graduate level in dance, have, for the past ten years, formed a concert section that has gained itself a reputation for outstanding performances. Their talent has been on display both within the country and outside it, including a highly successful tour of the Middle East commemorating the Birth Centenary celebrations of Smt Rukmini Devi Arundale as part of the annual Smriti Pravah Festival. This is where the second approach of the institution comes into play. With a vast repertoire of pure dance sequences and dance dramas both mythological, traditional and completely creative themes of contemporary times, the concert section and the Kinkini Dhvani banner, have done much in the past decade to bring within easy reach of the public their own traditions in that most pleasant form â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a visual art that combines the soul of music, dance and

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The institution holds two major festivals each year-Smriti Pravah, a two day festival in memory of Smt Rukmini Devi Arundale-founder president of Kalakshetra and Dvividharpan-a celebration of the World Dance day.

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A depiction of the benign form of Devi as Meenakshi (the Fish-eyed One)who holds the parrot on her shoulder-indicated bu the Katakamukham (open end of a bracelet)and is ever benvolent-indicated by the Pataka (flag) held in the position of offering boons -varada hasta, at the chest.

The Uttama Nayika ( exalted heroine) asks the truant Lord- â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;So what do you seek here?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The uplifted Pralambha hasta indicates the question, while the Dola (swinging arm) indicates her control over her emotions at all times.

The vibrant and powerful image of Devi-the Mother Goddess, represented here as Mahishasura Mardini-the destroyer of the demon Mahishasura. A typical Shringara (emotion of love) based gesture, beseeching the loved one to speak. The Alapadma (fullblown lotus) hasta held near the lips indicates the outpouring of sound.

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The Shikhara (mountain peak) near the shoulder indicates the staff of the Trishul trident) represented by the lower hand at the hip, as it pierces the demon and releases him from the bondage of evil.

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Ahvayita Noella Pillai Born into a world resonant with music and dance, Ahvayita has been surrounded with the stimulation of traditional arts. As a toddler her fascination for dance translated into an abiding passion. Equally interested in teaching and practic-

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ing the art, Ahvayita has been actively engaged in imparting basic instruction to juniors at the beginners level as well as a dancer of responsibility and sensitivity in the institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s productions as a member of the concert section. Currently in her final school year pursuing Humanities, Ahvayita is determined to bear the torch of tradition into the future with dedication and understanding, ensuring its place in posterity.

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Shalini Nambiar From a tiny little child with large eyes and an immeasurable enthusiasm for dance, Shalini has matured into a dancer of great virtuosity-executing each role assigned to her with equal dexterity and expertise. Over the nineteen years of her studentship in the institution, Shalini has weathered tough study schedules, demanding work hours and several tightly

managed professional courses in order to pursue her love of dance. Her mastery of the most complicated nritta passages and the sensitivity of portrayal in emotion have singled Shalini out as a dancer with promise and her engaging stage presence has made her a favorite with audiences over the years. A qualified wealth management professional, Shalini is currently engaged in working with Hewitt as a financial portfolio.

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Mahek Chahal

is a well known name now in Indian homes due to her recent stint in Bigg Boss 5 reality show. She was evicted out of the house after 12 weeks and her eviction caused a lot of shock and disappointment amongst her fans. Her popularity grew great folds on social-networking sites and she was brought back into the show with a wild card entry.

not selected due to her linguistic shortcomings. Chahal then joined Kishore Namit Kapoor’s acting school in Mumbai to work on her skills. In the following year, she made her Bollywood debut with the movie ‘Nayee Padosan’. In 2004, she featured in ‘Chameli’ in the song ‘Sajna ve Sajna’ which became an instant hit. Mahek has also done few Punjabi films, which became runaway hits and the most famous one being ‘Dil Apna Punjabi’. Her career took another turn and Mahek’s journey started out when she took part in she was seen in films like ‘Main aur Mrs. Khanna’ and the “Miss Movie International” pageant run in Eu- ‘Wanted’, where her song ‘Le Le Mazaa’ took the murope. As a winner she got a free ticket to visit Mumbai sic circuit by storm. She was last seen in ‘Yamla Pagla and then started her modeling career. She has done Deewana’ in the song ‘Chamki Mast Jawani’. commercials for many brands and was even featured in many music videos with Jazzy B and Sukhwinder Shinda. She was even considered for Ajnabee and was

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You have known to be one standing by me to fulfill my of the fittest contestants in dreams. I am here to stay for quite sometime now and I BiggBoss. What is your fitness mantra? Before a show, I do lot of dancing so that covers up the working out. But besides that I do yoga every morning and meditation. Few times a week I go for run in the park or do kick-boxing which is a great cardio exercise as well as it works all the muscles in the body. I have a normal diet where I eat every 3-4 hours and it comprises of everything but healthy like salads, bean sprouts, dal, roti, chicken or fish. One day in a week I let myself go and binge on everything and anything. Q. You had a recent proposal by beau Danish Khan on the finale of Bigg Boss. Are you getting married? A. Danish & I have known each other for 4-5 years and in Norway, giving a ring is taking the relationship to the next level of commitment. Marriage right now is not on the cards but eventually we will plan things out and move in that direction too. Danish is a lovely person and we are very comfortable with each other, but more than that I am so glad that he is a man who is

know that he is in agreement with me on the same

How is life after Bigg Boss? PHEW!!! Life is so peaceful & calm after bigg boss. It feels like I was in a different world when I was in the house. But yes after participating in Bigg Boss I realized the importance of a house & your own space & time. I also realized the love my fans have for me, who insistently kept voting for me week after week. I met so many people after I came out & they hugged me & told me how much they loved me and how they cried when I cried and laughed when I laughed. There is a group of fans too who call themselves Mahekians. Also after Bigg Boss I took a break with friends & family, but I am soon going to resume work. Also I have started my own clothing line â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mahek Chahal Clothing, which is keeping me occupied as well.

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I have been in the entertainment field for over 10 years now & have seen a lot of fashion trends over the years both in India & abroad, while traveling or having lived in Norway since childhood. I was always fashion inclined and had hoped to come out with my own fashion label, but Bollywood kept me busy & my plans to start the label kept getting postponed. But this time when I went to Norway, around 2 years back, I had plenty of time on my hand & put all my concentration in designing, the result of which was the starting of Mahek Chahal Clothing. I started it off in Norway 1st, amongst my friends & family, but now I am growing the label to the rest of Europe, America as well as India. I have always wanted woman to look sexy and classy. Today with my clothing line I am able to reach out to so many woman as I believe that beautiful fashion shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be exclusive. My clothes will have colours & cuts with influences of both Indian & western culture & also I be-

lieve that every woman, young or old, thin or voluptuous should have access to look stunning. My clothes will not be limited to women of only small sizes, as I believe that dressing up women of all sizes with equal panache is the key ingredient of a good designer. I have put a lot of myself into my collection. I wear all of the clothes from the line and put a personal touch on all of the pieces. I wanted to make my collection the way I dress, how I live. I didn't want to just give my name to a collection; I wanted to be a part of it. My team is just putting together the essential bits of starting my online store as well, where women can order clothes from anywhere in the world, without hesitation with an online paying facility as well. There will be a lot of designs, which will be displayed & women can also have customized designs made according to their taste or even maybe a function they are planning to attend.

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