Indian Cricket Captain M.S. Dhoni’s Wedding

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Dhoni's Wedding

Apart from the speculation as to who would win the 2010 FIFA World Cup (Holland or Spain), Indian sports fans have another hot topic to discuss about, M.S. Dhoni’s Wedding.

Breaking the hearts of millions of his female fans, Dhoni tied the knot with childhood friend Sakshi Rawat in a simple marriage ceremony in Dehradun on 4th July 2010. The low-profile Wedding was a private affair and was attended by family and close friends. Amongst fellow Indian cricketers, those present were Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Ashish Nehra, RP Singh, Harbhajan Singh, etc. And for the eminent few who weren’t present, well, that did spark some controversy..

The Bollywood touch was fulfilled by the presence of John Abraham and Farah Khan while Bipasha Basu expressed her regret about not being able to attend the wedding.

The marriage ceremony was held at Vishranti Resort amidst tight security in order to avoid the media people from snooping around. The ceremony was conducted according to the traditional Kumaoni customs. A strictly vegetarian menu featured a 15-course meal.

Dhoni's Wedding

Dhoni chose to get married in an exquisite dark blue Wedding Jodhpuri Suit featuring deep blue inner shirt with pin-tucks and stand collars. The navy blue blazer revealed exquisite decorative pattern with sparkling silver embellishments along the front panel and cuffs. His lovely bride, Sakshi, wore a gorgeous maroon and green Bridal Lehenga Choli. Rich maroon Lehenga featured zari woven motifs with embellished dark green border along the hem while the Choli in dark green was glamorized with zari woven motifs. Maroon net Dupatta revealed embellished dark green borders along with motifs throughout. Traditional gold Bridal Jewelry completed the ensemble. With her simple and sweet smile, she looked quite the demure and young traditional Indian bride.

Dhoni’s decision of marrying his long-time friend has been highly appreciated and admired by everyone since it shows that in spite of being so successful he hasn’t really forgotten his childhood sweetheart. As the whole nation is congratulating the newly weds, we, too, wish the couple a great life together!!

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Punjabi kudi in Kerala Kasavu … A Perfect Bride!

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

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I am sure you must have spent sleepless night yesterday thinking about the Punjabi bride’s Kerala Kasavu Mundu look in her marriage … am I exaggerating? Lolz! Anyway, did you imagine our Kerala mundaa in sizzling black sherwani after reading my blog? Wasn’t he looking awesome in it? Yes, he was … bet I know better … why? Obviously I saw him in the sherwani suit. Trust me guys, I insisted the couple to share their photo on my blog but they were terribly adamant not to do it … personal moment and all that stuff.

Anyway, I won’t make you people wait too long and will share how the Punjabi kudi looked in the classic Mallu attire, i.e., Mundum Neriyathum. First of all, let me explain you what a Mundum neriyathum is.  It is the traditional clothing of women in Kerala and is the oldest remnant of the ancient form of the saree which covered only the lower part of the body. The mundum neryathum comprises two pieces of cloth. Earlier, the neriyathu used to be tucked inside the blouse but today with changing style and fashion, it is worn as we were a normal saree.

My friend also wore the Kasavu munda and neriayathu as per the contemporary trend, i.e., in saree style. She wore a cream-colored mundum neriyathum with broad zari border known as Kasavu. Also, in order to maintain the monotony, she wore a same-color blouse again with a thick zari border. The most attractive part of her neriyathu was the pallu which had peacock-shaped zari embroidery all over it. To add that classic Malayalee look, she wore a red round bindi, a cute and traditional maangtika, and a bunch of refreshing and sweet-smelling mogra on her hair. And obviously, gold … How can a Kerala wedding be complete without loads of gold! Nevertheless, she displayed just a perfect sensuous look!

Jokes apart, I must say, she did complete justice to her malayalee bride look … Don’t you think so?

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The saga of Kerala Mundaa in Punjabi Sherwani …

Monday, December 28th, 2009

sherwani1Yesterday I witnessed unity in diversity … How? I got this wonderful chance to attend a hybrid wedding … Malyalee groom and Punjabi bride. Now tell me, am I wrong in calling it unity in diversity? No, right? You know what captured my attention the most in the wedding? The perfect balance that was maintained between the two cultures. Yes, the wedding was minimal but with bits and pieces from both the cultures. The bhangara dancers, the traditional malaylee wedding style, the blend of Punjabi and Malyalee food, so on and so forth. The most captivating part was the way the bride and groom were dressed up. The groom was dressed in a Sherwani and the bride in the Kerala kasavu mundu. Now, isn’t that cute? Already embracing each others culture! To watch a guy from Kerala in Sherwani and a Punjabi girl in kasavu mundu was truly a treat.

Sherwani, which is considered as a regal attire for men, originates from the times of the Mughal Empire. Today it has transformed into an important fashion statement for men, especially for marriage. In the northern part of India, it is considered as the manliest dress that any man can wear. And why not? When it is well thought-out as the dress for Kings.

Coming back to my friend’s attire, he wore a silk sherwani in black color (again look at the perfect black and white combination they preferred) enriched on the cuffs, collars, and the front chest portion with paisley designs adding glamour and style, while still preserving the deep roots of the Indian tradition. The mojdi, kadaa, and the turban that he wore also gave the perfect frill required for boasting a Punjabi look.

Whoa! this reminds me of the cliché, Marriages are made in heaven! Yes, this marriage really gave me a true heavenly feeling and above all a proud feeling that I am an Indian! Would love to see more of such weddings in future!

Anyway guys, if you are as eager to know as I am to write more about the traditional Kerala kasavu mundu that the beautiful Punjabi bride wore then do stay tune with me ….

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28.12.2009 Indian Fashion 1 Comment

Mangalsutra – Has it become a symbol of fashion?

Sunday, December 6th, 2009
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Fashion has really made its presence everywhere … Isn’t it? Whatever we wear, we want it to be trendy. Not only in case of dress, but now days, especially in India, fashion has taken its toll on Mangalsutras also. Yes, I said Mangalsutra, the symbol of bonding between a bride and bridegroom. Thanks to the popular soaps that is taking its round on television.

With the developing cultural trends, women have also become modern and stylish. Many women consider it to be a vital jewelry that could be stylized. For this reason, the designers take great care in designing a mangalsutra which are highly crafty or a simple small cute thing to wear around the neck. Earlier, women use to wear a simple mangalsutra with small pendants. But now as we have multiple choices for everything around us, trend these days is to wear short length mangalsutra with single string preferably with diamond pendants or diamond mangalsutras instead of just gold. Well, logically thinking that goes well with western clothes also.

Designer or Non-designer, at least the women in India have not forgotten their tradition. They still wear the mangalsutra, though not necessarily as a symbol of marriage but at least as a symbol of fashion. Agree with me?

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06.12.2009 Indian Fashion, Indian tradition 2 Comments