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Backstage: When models get a bridal makeover
Nothing can best describe the candidness of pictures. We bring you behind-the-scenes images of a recent bridal fashion show. Photographs: Rajesh Karkera
Military-like discipline on the ramp versus the carefree abandon backstage, if ever a choice is given to photographers to choose between the two there is little doubt about what they will pick.
When invited to cover a behind-the-scenes photoshoot of ramp models, TV actors and Bollywood starlets, we happily accepted. Here's what we came away with...
The carefree abandon, the candidness, the camaraderie, the chatter, the chaos was all at display as one entered the green room. The models were getting ready to showcase the bridal finery designed by Neeta Lulla as part of J W Marriott's Shehnaai 2013 campaign.
Backstage: When models get a bridal makeover
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?
Model and socialite Anushka Ranjan is oblivious to the fact that there were a couple of photographers around as she checks out her beautilicious figure before stepping on the ramp.
She knows the mirror does not lie.
Backstage: When models get a bridal makeover
Talk about being candid... Aren't these Bollywood bombshells lost in their own world? Away from the whirring sound of hair dryers and curlers Bhagyashree and Sheeba manage to grab a corner of their own and do what else but click pictures with their cellphones.
No sooner did Sheeba capture Bhagyashree using the latter's cellphone, it was Bhagyashree's turn to return the favour and she happily obliged.
With cellphones in our hands who needs photographers with their complex contraptions they call a digital single lens reflex camera?
But then without the photographer would this picture have been possible?
Backstage: When models get a bridal makeover
A cellphone, a purse, a water bottle, a hair dryer, a tissue paper, among other things adorn the table where model Poppy Jabbal was readying herself.
A quick glance is what our photographer was waiting for and captures the moment perfectly.
Backstage: When models get a bridal makeover
Model-turned-actor Deepti Bhatnagar takes a final look in the mirror.
Backstage: When models get a bridal makeover
Isn't she gorgeous?
Femina Miss International Rochelle Maria Rao strikes a pose even as an assistant tries to adjust her choli.
Backstage: When models get a bridal makeover
Isn't simplicity the best manifestation of beauty?
Model-actor Narayani Shastri is amused about something but she ain't saying anything! Sparkling eyes, glowing cheeks... enough to set the temperature soaring.
Backstage: When models get a bridal makeover
Vidya Malavade looks gorgeous in this light green strappy number but her eyes seem to be looking for something the she needs attention lest it spoils her goddess-like looks.
Backstage: When models get a bridal makeover
If at all she is worked up with the ongoings inside the green room, actor Anita Hasanandani is not showing. She is all smiles as she catches up on some chatter with a friend, letting her hairdresser do her bit.
Isn't gossiping the best stress buster?
Backstage: When models get a bridal makeover
Amidst the din and the bustle this model coordinator runs Anita and model Sandhya Shetty through the details of the show.
Backstage: When models get a bridal makeover
Well, it was not an all-model show. Non-models also walked the ramp for the event that was designed to showcase all the ceremonies that a part of a wedding.
Seen here is Hema Hariramani, director sales and marketing, JW Marriott, getting ready for the ramp.
Backstage: When models get a bridal makeover
Former Miss Femina India Vanya Mishra and Femina Miss International 2012 Rochelle Maria Rao say cheese just before they get ready for the catwalk.