Aditi Rao Hydari: ‘Happy’ to be Ritu Kumar and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s muse

Whether it is designers like Ritu Kumar or the directors she collaborates with actor Aditi Rao Hydari says she is happy to be a muse for people who are passionate about their workThe Jubilee star turned showstopper for Kumar on the second day of the India Couture Week ICW 2023Hydari who will be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansalis maiden web series Heeramandi believes in being effortless in her style statement a thought that also reflects in Kumars work as a designerI really relate to the work that she does I have a deep love for people who are passionate about what they do whether it is the directors I work with or the fashion directors I work with Im inspired by them I deeply love and respect them Thats why Im always there for them Happy to be their muse the actor told PTI on the sidelines of the fashion gala on Wednesday night hereOn the ramp Hydari looked regal in an embellished ivory gold lehenga with pockets and a fullsleeved blouse She kept her hair loose and completed her look with a dazzling maangtikaShe said she is excited for her upcoming film and series including Lioness the first official IndoBritish coproductionTheres Gandhi Talks which is a silent film with Vijay Sethupathi and Aravind Swami Theres Heeramandi with Sanjay sir whom I love and respect I feel so lucky that Im part of his vision Theres Lioness the first official IndoBritish production about two girls two centuries apart and their lives Hydari addedKumar said she is happy to dress the actor also known for lsquoAjeeb Daastaansrsquo and lsquoPadmaavatrsquoShe has the grace she has the style She is also a beautiful person the founder of the Ritu Kumar label saidThe ace couturier also said the fashion industry is giving much more options to the bridesBridal fashion has become much more about the brides and not only the family Having said that there are many options for brides to choose from Most brides prefer traditional outfits In Punjab their trousseau is close to the salwarkameez in Rajasthan they love their colours said Kumar who started her brand way back in 1969Kumars latest collection was full of shimmery gold and bronze tones with the colour palette ranging from nudes beiges rusty reds yellows to hues of green blue and black The clothing line encapsulated a new feminine aesthetic through heritage textiles and nuanced classicism on dresses jackets capes and anarkalis The complexity of the glittering kasab and floral kashidakari were laid out with couture tailoringThe 16th edition of the fashion gala organised by the Fashion Design Council of India FDCI will run till August 2This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever