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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

Knives out in legislature

Writer: Abhijit Mulye
Abhijit Mulye
Mar 20, 2025
3 min read

Updated: Mar 21, 2025

Disha Salian

Mumbai: Death of celebrity manager Disha Salian in 2020 once again rocked the Maharashtra legislature on Thursday. While cabinet ministers Nitesh Rane and Shambhuraj Desai demanded that Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray be arrested in the case, BJP MLA Amit Satam in the assembly and another BJP member Chitra Wagh in the council demanded that the report of SIT to probe Salian’s death be made public.


Incidentally, amidst repeated disruptions in both the houses, some members from the treasury benches were seen speaking in favour of Aditya Thackeray, while Shiv Sena (UBT) members like Adv Anil Parab were seen supporting the BJP members’ demand that the report of the SIT probe be made public. In addition, there were allegations and counter allegations and personal accusations among members from the treasury and opposition benches which led to heated debate on occasions.


The opposition termed the attempts from the treasury benches to link Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray’s name in the case, as a ‘conspiracy’.


“I think this matter has gone to the court. We have no idea what he (Disha’s father) has said, but Aaditya Thackeray is a mature leader, a young leader. The Bharatiya Janata Party is conspiring to defame him by putting pressure on him. We don’t need to answer to this conspiracy. The court will answer,” Ambadas Danve said.


Earlier in the day, when the house gathered for the business, Minister of State for Home appraised the assembly of the status in this case. “SIT has been formed to probe in the case. Their report has not been received as yet. However, the government shall act according to directives from the court,” the minister told the house.


Another BJP minister Nitesh Rane, however, said that since Satish Salian has levelled allegations against an MVA minister, that leader be treated like a common person and that everybody should be treated equally before the law. Shiv Sena minister Shambhuraj Desai too supported the demand. “Since the allegations are grave, the person in question should be immediately arrested and the case be investigated,” he said.


Later, while speaking to media in the legislature premises, Rane asked Uddhav Thackeray to come clean on the issue. “If they say that we are politicizing the issue, Uddhav Thackeray should also tell the people why he had called, not just once but twice, to the then union minister Narayan Rane urging him to save his son?” Rane said.


He also accused the opposition of shying away from coming clean on the issue. “If they feel that we are not telling the truth, they should say so in the house. But they are shying away from doing so. Bhaskar Jadhav, who is always aggressive, was nowhere to be seen when this issue came up in the house. Sunil Prabhu too escaped the house under the pretext of a phone call. I challenge them to say that whatever I said on the issue is wrong,” Rane said.


He also said that Aditya Thackeray should resign on moral grounds till his name is cleared in the case.


BJP MLA Amit Satam demanded that the details of the SIT probe be made public so that the people would know if the probe is headed in right direction.


Interestingly, while the ruling parties were targeting the opposition in the case, senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar surprised all with his unexpected support to Thackerays. “I do not have any evidences in the case. But if her father has made any fresh allegations that needs to be investigated thoroughly. The assembly can discuss the issue at length tomorrow. In the meanwhile, members like Rane, who seem to have some evidences in the case should hand them over to the investigating agencies and help the probe,” he told the house.


Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Gaikwad and Sheetal Mhatre too toed the line and demanded that more and more evidences should come forth.


Similarly, when members of treasury benches were pushing for revealing the details of the probe till date to the public, Shiv Sena (UBT) member Anil Parab supported the demand. “Doing that shall conclusively prove the innocence of Aditya Thackeray,” he said.

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