Living a fairytale

We recently styled actor Kalki Koechlin (remember the modern-day Chandramukhi from Dev D) for the cover page and a fashion spread for iDiva, The Times of India. Her ethereal face had us style her like a fairy goddess. We had a great time styling her, she was patient and had no hangups.

Although French, Kalki was born in Auroville and has an uncanny South-Indian twang. “I grew up with a French and Tamil background”, she explains. “I went to a British school in Ooty. So I grew up with literally three languages and culture. My parents brought me up with a lot of French movies and at the same time, I’d watch Tamil films. It was eclectic. It made me realise that there’s so much in the world that there’s really no one right way. I didn’t grow up with any religion. But I went to a Protestant school, so I’d go to church. My mother is interested in Hinduism, so we would also visit temples. I’ve grown up with an open mind. (Text, Aindrila Mitra, Courtesy: iDiva, The Times of India)
Isn't it amazing how multi-cultural she is. she ought to be our current favourite.
 Pictures by Jitu Savlani; makeup, Pancham Hariharan; hair, Asha Hariharan 

Outfit, Swapnil Shinde; stockings, stylist's own

Snow White

 Outfit, Swapnil Shinde

Tinkerbell

Outfit, Suneet Varma; shoes. Mellisa Shoes at The Ministry of Fashion

The Red Riding Hood

Outfit, Anand Kabra; necklace, Breathing Space by Eina Ahluwalia; gladiators, Aldo