Gul Panag to be Twitter Face for WIFW

Gul Panag is among the most regular celebrities on the social networking site Twitter and the actress is now taking it to the next level - she has been signed to post live updates of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW).

The critically acclaimed actress has been given the tag of the ‘Twitter Face’ for the event.

"I am proud to be associated with Wills Lifestyle in this unique way. I promise to bring to my fans and followers regular updates from the venue and to give them a glimpse of the event. Watch out for my tweets as you stand to win a chance to get invited to the event," said Gul.

Gul, who has featured in films like "Dor" and "Manorama Six Feet Under", will be present at the venue all five days of the fashion event to be held at Pragati Maidan.

She will connect with her followers on the website, share her views on the ramp shows, upload pictures of the event and respond to tweets.

"Gul Panag is a regular on Twitter and enjoys a lot of support and fan following on the website. Through this association we will be able to reach out to a large fan following on Twitter and create excitement around WIFW," said Atul Chand, divisional chief executive of ITC’s Lifestyle Retailing Business Division.

Deepika Padukone wishes to play Audrey Hepburn

Deepika Padukone has had a dream-run in Bollywood with just three releases, but the model-turned-actress says her dream is to play the elegant Audrey Hepburn, her style icon.

"I would like to play Audrey Hepburn, my style icon, in movies like Breakfast at Tiffany’s or Roman Holiday", Deepika said on the sidelines of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, where she walked the ramp for Ranna Gill and Rina Dhaka’s collections sponsored by luxury brand Fiama Di Wills.

After debuting opposite Shah Rukh Khan in 2007 hit "Om Shanti Om" and doing "Chandni Chowk To China" with Akshay Kumar, Deepika’s next is "Love Aaj Kal" alongside Saif Ali Khan. And she is all praise for filmmaker Imtiaz Ali of "Jab We Met" fame.

Deepika is now looking forward to begin work for newcomer Vijay Lalwani’s "Kartik Calling Kartik", which also stars actor-director Farhan Akhtar and Boman Irani.

The actress admits she has a soft corner for action movies, though all genres appeal to her.

As Indian cinema changes to adapt new formats and contents, Deepika feels the role of women in cinema is also changing.

"It is becoming more challenging. Even in the past, there were movies where women did not have to run around trees. An actress could opt to show off her talent."

Deepika usually decides on the projects she takes up after reading the scripts.

Deepika, who is former badminton player Prakash Padukone’s daughter, says she was good in other sports besides badminton as well.

"Apart from badminton, I played state-level basketball, baseball and was an athlete," she said.

Maya Collection at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

Mugdha Godse walks ramp at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

She was not the celebrity showstopper in her debut flick Fashion but model-turned-actor Mugdha Godse left the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week audience speechless as she sashayed down the ramp for Satya Paul’s designer Puneet Nanda.

"It feels great to be back on ramp after Fashion. I love colours and Puneet has just given me a dash of every colour. The outfit is just perfect," said Godse.

She looked her glamorous best while walking the ramp dressed in a colourful sequined sari with dazzling blouse and flashing red lipstick with confidence. The collection was named Maya and was inspired by the illusionary world which was represented by a melange of colours and fabrics.
The line had colours ranging from bright orange to yellow, from shimmering blacks to soothing blues and in terms of fabrics.

Puneet has a bit of advice for fellow designers to beat recession blues and attract buyers.

Auditions for Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

The 13th edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2009, will be hosted at the Intercontinental Eros, Nehru Place, New Delhi from the 18th-23rd of March, 2009.

WIFW is a well recognized platform for young models to showcase their talent. It is key for models to blend in with the mood of the collection and thereby enhance every aspect of a designers vision. Models walking the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week runway will be both established names as well as the faces of tomorrow.

Bollywood Stars shine at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

Bollywood hottie Deepika Padukone walked the ramp for designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil. In her usual grace, Deepika looked sleek and casual in a white tunic.

Sameera walked the ramp dressed in a dull pink evening dress with the feathery touch - signature style of the designer Falguni and Shane. She looked ravishing as the dull pink colour accentuated her complexion.

Minissha Lamba dazzled the audience as they walked in outfits designed by designers Falguni and Shane. Minissha dressed in a pearl white short dress looked very delicate with her petite frame.

Chitrangada set the ramp ablaze looking ravishing in her straight white evening gown with a plunging neck line. Accompanying the lady ware actors Sharman Joshi and Sajay Suri.

Shabana Azmi walked the ramp wearing a white flowy churidaar and kurta designed by Anita Dongre and looked as elegant as ever. And the celeb quotient was bolstered further by Boman Irani in his usual vibrant self wearing a white suit.

Riya Sen walked the ramp for Ranna Gill. Riya sashayed down the ramp wearing a heavily embellished skirt and heavy necklace. She was simply looking stunning in the mini skirt along with the beautiful neck wear.

"I had never modeled for Ranna but she told me that the dress is very trendy, fresh and sexy and 'very you'. So I thought I must do it. I am fussy about my clothes and don't usually wear a mini skirt, but this was a good opportunity,"said Riya.

Sameera Reddy and Minissha Lamba walked the ramp at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

Sameera Reddy has been on the silver screen with her usual item numbers and it was a Bollywood shot for the Fashion Week yet again when she walked the ramp for outfits designed by designers Falguni and Shane. Another bollywood chic walking the ramp for designer duo was Minissha Lamba. Sameera and Minissha just dazzled the audience.

Sameera looked ravishing as the dull pink colour accentuated her complexion. Minissha dressed in a pearl white short dress looked very delicate with her petite frame. Sameera was dressed in a dull pink evening dress with the feathery touch - signature style of the designer duo.

Dramatic and glamorous - the creation brought out the two sides of modern woman, who is sensuous as well as sensitive and caring. Bold colours of canary yellow, shocking pinks, midnight black, deep mauves and chocolate mousse was very refreshing.

The two Bollywood beauties looked much at ease on the ramp. Minissha Lamba has recently been lauded for her roles in 'Bachna ae Haseeno' and 'Kidnap'.

Deepika Padukone sizzles the ramp at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week for Shantanu and Nikhil.

The second day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week got hot bollywood stars on the ramp. Deepika Padukone the face of Fiama Di Wills walked the ramp for Designer duo - Shantanu and Nikhil.

In her usual grace, Deepika looked sleek and casual in a white tunic. The crowd cheered as the show was kicked off by Deepika walking the ramp. Giving the feel of a rough winters and moving into warm colours, the collection was a good mix of new textures and rare combinations of blue, white and black. "During my days of modeling, I never got any such opportunity or platform to showcase my talent. But god has been kind to me." Said Deepika

Earlier in the day Deepika was at the Fiama Di Wills lounge at the WIFW to crown the winner of Fiama Di Wills Beautiful Face 2008 Hunt.

Photos: Deepika Walks at WLIFW

Deepika Padukone walks the ramp at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

The second day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week got more than its share of star power. Deepika Padukone the face of Fiama Di Wills walked the ramp for Designer duo - Shantanu and Nikhil.

In her usual grace, Deepika looked sleek and casual in a white tunic. The crowd cheered as the show was kicked off by Deepika walking the ramp.

Giving the feel of a rough winters and moving into warm colours, the collection was a good mix of new textures and rare combinations of blue, white and black.

Earlier in the day Deepika was at the Fiama Di Wills lounge at the WIFW to crown the winner of Fiama Di Wills Beautiful Face 2008 Hunt.

“I believe in being comfortable in what I wear instead of wearing something in fashion that does not suit my body. I don't follow fashion trends,” said Deepika.

She added, "During my days of modeling, I never got any such opportunity or platform to showcase my talent. But god has been kind to me."

Riya Sen walks the ramp at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week