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Celebrating Met Gala regular, Prabal Gurung: A look at some of his incredible work
Prabal Gurung is a Nepalese-American fashion designer who is famous for his unique and ladylike dresses.
The iconic Met Gala 2023 took place on May 1 in New York. This year’s theme for the red carpet was Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. The event saw artists from across the globe including Alia Bhatt who made her debut at the gala. While Bhatt remained the talk of Tinseltown, the designer of her dazzling pearl ball gown, Prabal Gurung also hogged headlines.
Born in Singapore and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, Prabal Gurung is one of the most sought-after faces in international fashion today. He has dressed public figures like Michelle Obama, the Duchess of Cambridge, Sarah Jessica Parker, and many more.
Prabal Gurung is a NIFT, Delhi alumnus
Gurung studied fashion at the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi, India, and then learned more about his craft by working under designers in Mumbai for a few years. In 1999, he moved to New York to study at the Parsons School of Design and after working under different mentors, he finally launched his own label Prabal Gurung in 2009.
The designer has created some breathtaking ensembles and won many prestigious accolades, but what keeps him amongst the biggest names internationally is the fact that his creations are chosen by celebrities worldwide and he always leaves a mark.
Here is a look at some of his notable works and moments:
Zoe Saldana at the Star Trek premiere in Berlin, 2009
Zoe wore a red one-shoulder dress from the first-ever collection of Prabal Gurung in 2009 when she made an appearance at the premiere of the popular film franchise Star Trek, in Germany. She was the first celebrity to be donning his creation on such a level.
First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House Correspondents Dinner, 2010
Another win for Gurung with a red dress, this must hold a very prominent place in his career trajectory. First Lady Michelle Obama looked gracious as ever in a red dress by him at the White House Correspondents Dinner in 2010, and this moment changed his life only for the better.
Kate Middleton at a State Dinner in Singapore, 2012
A crowning achievement for Prabal Gurung was when the Princess of Wales-Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton donned a wool silk dress from his collection in 2012 at a State Dinner held in Singapore. She made a statement in the white vibrant dress with blue, black and purple patterns on it.
Anne Hathaway at The Dark Knight Rises premiere, 2013
Hollywood star Anne Hathaway dazzled in a Prabal Gurung white gown at the premiere of The Dark Knight Rises in New York in 2013. The dress had a long train and embellished detailing on the neckline that created the drama.
Deepika Padukone at the Met Gala, 2018
The Bollywood superstar was seen in a stunning red floor-length gown, which had a high slit and a long trail that added to its beauty, at the Met Gala in 2018. This was a representation of Asian talent at one of the biggest international events.
Priyanka Chopra at Marrakech International Film Festival, 2019
International superstar Priyanka Chopra was interviewed in the “Conversation with” series, before her red carpet appearance at the Marrakech International Film Festival in 2019 and she was spotted wearing a chic white Prabal Gurung pant-suit with floral embossing.
Kamala Harris at the presidential inaugural prayer service, 2021
Adding another feather to his cap, Prabal Gurung had the privilege of dressing up Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States. She chose a classic wine-coloured wool crepe dress, with a matching overcoat, to wear at the presidential inaugural prayer service in 2021.
Alia Bhatt at the Met Gala, 2023
Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt made her debut at the Met Gala, in 2023 in a Chanel bride-inspired white gown by Prabal Gurung. The ensemble had a tulle skirt, a long train and was decorated in hand-embroidered white pearls.
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Randeep Hooda’s transformation for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar leaves fans in awe, photo goes viral
The film is slated to hit theaters on March 22, 2024.
Bollywood’s one of the most versatile actors, Randeep Hooda, is gearing up for the release of his next film, Swatantra Veer Savarkar. The makers of the film are now fully committed to promoting the film online. The excitement was heightened when Randeep Hooda revealed a photo of his drastic makeover for the film. In addition to becoming widely viral, the image left netizens in shock.
Randeep Hooda took to his Instagram account today and posted a monochrome photo of himself taking a mirror selfie. The actor in the picture appears to have shed a significant amount of weight in preparation for his role in Swatantra Veer Savarkar.
Based on the striking difference in appearance, it can be assumed that the Kick actor has lost enough weight to reveal his hipbone and rib cage. As a matter of fact, his forehead seems to be larger. Sharing the image, the actor captioned the photo, Kaala Paani.
Soon after the post went viral, people praised the actor’s commitment and couldn’t stop gushing over him. A user compared him to actor Christian Bale. Damn, our own Christian Bale Nailed it, the fan commented. Christian Bale of Bollywood, another fan called him. Wow Randeep bro proud of you, a third admirer said, expressing pride in him. A forth user called him a true inspiration. Others also dropped the red heart and fire emojis in the comment section.
A few days ago, on the 26th death anniversary of the late politician Veer Savarkar, Randeep posted photographs and shocking information on his Instagram handle, sharing that he had spent time in jail to understand what the politician and activist may have gone through. However, the actor did acknowledge that he was unable to remain there for even 20 minutes.
Ranjit Savarkar, the grandson of Savarkar, revealed a day ago that during Randeep’s jail time in the Andaman cellular jail, he had lost up to 30 kg of weight in order to resemble the late freedom fighter. In addition, he praised the actor for his commitment to the part and expressed gratitude for bringing the freedom fighter’s story to the big screen.
Meanwhile, in the film, Ankita Lokhande will be seen playing a significant role as Yamunabai as well. The film is slated to hit theaters on March 22, 2024.
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Abhishek Bachchan shares heartfelt post for sister Shweta Bachchan on her 50th birthday
One of the photos showed the two of them as kids, while in another one they were seen celebrating some special moments together. In the backdrop of the video, Abhishek used his dad Amitabh Bachchan’s song Atrangi Yaari to add a more special touch to it. Sharing the video on Instagram he captioned it Happy Birthday Shwetdi! I might not say it or show it, but you mean the world to me. Love You.
Shweta Bachchan received a special wish from her brother and actor Abhishek Bachchan as she celebrated her 50th birthday on Sunday. Abhishek shared a video featuring throwback pictures of himself and Shweta. One of the photos showed the two of them as kids, while in another one they were seen celebrating some special moments together.
In the backdrop of the video, Abhishek used his dad Amitabh Bachchan’s song Atrangi Yaari to add a more special touch to it. Sharing the video on Instagram he captioned it Happy Birthday Shwetdi! I might not say it or show it, but you mean the world to me. Love You.
As soon as the post was uploaded fans and film industry members started commenting on it. Farah Khan was the first to comment on the post and asked why do all brothers don’t say it or show their love for sisters? One user said Aishwarya deserves this kind of attention from Abhishek.
Shweta responded to the post and said that Abhishek was making her emotional. She said she loved him very much and she was waiting for him on lunch. Saiyami Kher said both Abhishek and Shweta Bachchan looked lovely in the birthday reel.
Anika nayar said the post is really sweet and gave them loads of love. One user said Abhishek Bachchan is a nice guy and well mannered. Suzanne Khan wrote that the pics were beautiful and wished her happy birthday. Suresh ram wrote Abhishek Bachchan’s childhood memories are so sweet.
One Pakistani fan said the pictures of the Bachchan family are amazing and gave his love. One user Nargis Sheikh Siddiqui wrote bhai behen ka pyar dunia mein sabse ucha hota hai. Another user wrote love and happiness to Shweta Bachachan and gave her love and happiness. One Neetu Kamboj wished Shweta Bachchan a very happy birthday and told her to stay blessed.
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Ed Sheeran sings in Punjabi for first time with Diljit Dosanjh, fans go crazy in Mumbai, video goes viral
Ed Sheeran left all his fans surprised after he sang in Punjabi with Diljit Dosanjh.
As part of his current Mathematics Tour, singer Ed Sheeran gave a thrilling performance in Mumbai. He captivated the crowd on March 16 when he collaborated with Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh for a night to remember. Together, they delighted audiences with Ed Sheeran’s Punjabi rendition of Diljit’s hit song Lover.
In Mumbai, Ed Sheeran and Diljit Dosanjh stole the show with their amazing performance of the Punjabi singer’s hit song Lover. Sheeran’s flawless rendition of the Punjabi song, which added an unexpected twist to the performance, left the audience in awe.
Diljit wrote in a post that included a video of their performance from the last evening, saying, Ed Sheeran brother singing in Punjabi for the First Time. BURRAAAA. Ge Chak deya, he added.
Soon after he posetd the video, his fans and other celbes took to comment section to express their excitement. Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan reacte to video and said global domination. Harshdeep Kaur wrote,world domination. Huma Qureshi dropped a raise hand emoji while Munawar Faruqui write, What! Not crying.
During his Mumbai concert with Diljit Dosanjh, Ed Sheeran stunned fans by posting a video in which he expressed his joy at singing in Punjabi for the first time. Sharing a post he wrote, he was introduced to Diljit Dosanjh in Mumbai tonight so he may perform in Punjabi for the first time. He said, he had an amazing time in India, and he hopes to return soon!
The Shape of You singer performed wearing a black t-shirt with the text Mumbai printed on the back for it. A portion of the singer’s Asia and Europe Tour included Ed’s performance in India. Meanwhile, on March 15, Bollywood star Farah Khan threw Ed Sheeran a lavish party at a restaurant in Mumbai. Several Bollywood celebrities, including Madhuri Dixit, Hrithik Roshan, social media sensation Orry attended the celebration.
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