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Bharati Dubey

17 May 2026 at 7:08:10 am

Family News to Fashion Moments

From Sabyasachi’s classic elegance to Masaba Gupta’s contemporary Indian aesthetic, Deepika and Ranveer’s family portraits reflect two distinct expressions of Indian fashion. For Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, special family milestones have also turned into memorable fashion moments. From choosing Sabyasachi for their first daughter Dua’s introduction to opting for Masaba Gupta’s creations for their younger daughter Devi’s debut, the couple have brought together personal celebrations and...

Family News to Fashion Moments

From Sabyasachi’s classic elegance to Masaba Gupta’s contemporary Indian aesthetic, Deepika and Ranveer’s family portraits reflect two distinct expressions of Indian fashion. For Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, special family milestones have also turned into memorable fashion moments. From choosing Sabyasachi for their first daughter Dua’s introduction to opting for Masaba Gupta’s creations for their younger daughter Devi’s debut, the couple have brought together personal celebrations and Indian designer wear in a distinctive way. The latest family photograph, introducing little Devi Padukone Singh to the world, attracted attention not just for the heartwarming occasion but also for the family’s coordinated outfits. Deepika, Ranveer and their daughters, Dua and Devi, were dressed in ensembles from House of Masaba, giving the intimate family moment a festive fashion touch. Known for her contemporary interpretation of traditional Indian silhouettes, Masaba Gupta has carved a distinct identity in the fashion industry through her bold prints, vibrant colours and unconventional design sensibility. Her designs often combine familiar Indian motifs with modern cuts and unexpected colour combinations, offering an alternative to more conventional occasion wear. The family’s decision to wear her label placed the designer at the centre of another widely noticed celebrity fashion moment. Interestingly, the choice marked a departure from the couple’s earlier family announcement. When Deepika and Ranveer introduced Dua to the public last year, they opted for creations by celebrated couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee, whose designs are known for their traditional craftsmanship, intricate detailing and timeless appeal. The contrast between the two occasions highlights different expressions of Indian fashion. While Sabyasachi’s signature aesthetic brought classic elegance to Dua’s introduction, Masaba’s contemporary design language added a fresh dimension to the family’s latest appearance. The choice of designer also shaped the visual mood of each announcement, showing how clothing can complement an occasion without taking attention away from the family itself. Coordinated dressing has become a familiar feature of celebrity family photographs, particularly when a personal occasion is shared with the public. When done well, it creates a visual connection between the people in the frame without requiring identical outfits. Colour, prints, silhouettes and accessories can bring the look together while allowing each person’s ensemble to retain its own character. In this instance, the family’s choice of a single label gave the photograph a cohesive look. Deepika and Ranveer have long been associated with some of India’s leading fashion designers, frequently making headlines for their sartorial choices at weddings, film events and public appearances. Their preference for Indian labels during significant personal occasions also reflects the visibility that homegrown designers enjoy when celebrities wear their creations beyond the runway. What makes these two appearances particularly interesting is how fashion has become part of the visual narrative surrounding the couple’s family milestones. Rather than elaborate public events, it is the simplicity of the photographs, complemented by carefully chosen designer ensembles, that has made both announcements stand out. The clothing adds another layer to the images, giving fashion followers a point of interest alongside the personal news. From Sabyasachi’s classic grandeur to Masaba Gupta’s modern Indian aesthetic, the two family portraits offer a glimpse of how different designers have become part of Deepika and Ranveer’s most cherished personal moments. They also show how a celebrity’s choice of clothing can introduce different interpretations of Indian design to a wide audience, even in a photograph centred on an intimate family occasion

Discussions on among allies for govt formation: Ajit Pawar

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Nov 26, 2024
2 min read

Updated: Nov 29, 2024

Ajit Pawar

Mumbai: Deputy Chief Minister and NCP head Ajit Pawar on Monday said discussions were underway among the Mahayuti partners to finalise a formula for the new government formation in the state.


Speaking to reporters at Karad in Satara district, Pawar also acknowledged the contribution of the government's Ladki Bahin scheme, which provides financial assistance to women, in the Mahayuti's victory in the just-concluded state assembly polls.


The NCP leader also assured that the alliance was working cohesively following its resounding victory in the state assembly elections.


Pawar paid tributes to Maharashtra's first chief minister Yashwantrao Chavan at his memorial in Karad on his death anniversary.


In the state poll results declared on Saturday, the Mahayuti, which comprises the BJP, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, bagged an impressive 230 of the 288 assembly seats.


The focus has been on BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is being seen as a strong contender to occupy the top post for the third time, as his party bagged 132 of the 149 seats it contested in the state.


Notably, Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar has said his party legislators feel Eknath Shinde should continue as the chief minister of the state, where the ruling Mahayuti scored a landslide victory in the assembly polls.


Ajit Pawar said, "We will decide what formula to work out on the cabinet formation among the three parties."


Reflecting on the elections, he acknowledged the contribution of the Ladki Bahin scheme in the Mahayuti's win.


"We cannot ignore that Ladki Bahin helped us in this election. We are grateful to them (women voters)," he said.


Defending the scheme, Pawar, who is also the state finance minister, further said, "Had I been opposed to the Ladki Bahin scheme, I would not have presented it in the House. I discussed the scheme with several retired finance officers before finalising it."


Pawar also dismissed concerns raised by some opposition leaders over the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), pointing out that polls in states like Punjab, West Bengal and Telangana, governed by their political opponents, have been conducted with the same system.


Commenting on members of same families contesting against each other during the elections, Pawar expressed annoyance over repeated questions on it.


He then asked, "Why was my close nephew fielded? Atram's own daughter was fielded against him, and even Rajendra Shingne faced a similar challenge. I don't want to comment further on this. I have got tired of apologising for fielding my wife against Supriya. Yugendra was in business, then why was he prepared to contest against me?"


In the Baramati assembly seat, Ajit Pawar was pitted against his nephew and NCP (SP) candidate Yugendra Pawar.


In Aheri seat, NCP leader Dharamraobaba Atram's daughter Bhagyashree Atram contested against him on NCP (SP) ticket.

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