Zeenat Aman likes Priyanka Chopra's fashion sense

Yesteryear's beauty icon Zeenat Aman Thursday heaved lavish praise on the dressing sense of former Miss World and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra.

Aman, who walked the ramp as the showstopper for Riyaz Gangji collection at the ongoing India Resort Fashion Week (IRFW) this evening, said Chopra has a 'rockstar look'.

I like the way Priyanka Chopra dresses. She has got the rockstar look which she manages to carry off really well,  Aman said while responding to a question on who among the present actresses dress well.

Chopra's recently launched international debut album 'In My City' has become popular worldwide and highly appreciated by everyone.

The veteran actress looked resplendent in a gold and pink ensemble with lots of shimmer and glitter. Titled Shimmering Sands, Riyaz's collection included embroidered sarees, kurtas, linen pants, jackets and more.

Commenting on the designer's collection for whom she has already walked the ramp at Aamby Valley Indian Bridal Week, Aman believes he designs clothes keeping in mind various age groups.

Girls of all ages want to look pretty and Riyaz has models of different age groups walking for him. I started off my career as a model, so I am more than happy to do it here at IRFW. Riyaz is a lovely designer and a nice person. I'm really happy to be here for him,  she said.

Asked about her personal style statement, a pat reply was, I believe that you have to be comfortable with anything you wear. When you are comfortable you can carry off anything. If you are uncomfortable then your mind just keeps wandering all over.

Now set to make a comeback on silver screen, Aman has all praises for the IRFW happening on Candolim beach.

It is such a wonderful event. It gives a big exposure for all the fashion people. It also gives me an opportunity to come to Goa,  she said.

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Zeenat Aman to walk the ramp

Yesteryears glamorous actress Zeenat Aman is all set to walk for designer Riyaz Gangji at the India Resort Fashion Week (IRFW), starting Nov 28.

Titled Shimmering Sand, Gangji's collection takes inspiration from Japanese author Yukio Mishima's book "The Sound of Waves". From long flowy gowns and saris for women to jackets and bandhgalas for men, the collection offers something for everyone.

"Zeenat Aman has always been my muse. I believe beach wedding outfits have now become popular across generations and as Zeenat epitomises evergreen beauty, I was very keen on her walking for my show," Gangji told.

The four-day event will take place at Goa's popular Candolim beach this year.

"Garments comprise flowy gowns with tails, saris with sensuous bikini blouses with golden and subdued colour tones minimally embellished with applique work," Gangji told.

Her Men's line consists of Indian wear with a "contemporary twist in forms of pathanis, jackets and bandhgalas" and she has accessorised it with "chappals, sandals and jute bags".

Also, actors Bhoop Yaduvanshi and Madhurima Tuli - lead pair from upcoming movie "Cigarette Ki Tarah" - will walk the ramp for the designer.

"Young talents Bhoop and Madhurima with Zeenat on the ramp will make the show picture perfect considering it offers me a variety of garments to show," said the designer.

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Zeenat Aman asks for ban on horse-drawn carriages

Yesteryear's glamour girl Zeenat Aman has written to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) calling for a total ban on horse -drawn carriages within the city.

The 60-year-old has joined hands with animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India to fight for the cause.

While several people enjoy horse-driven carriage rides in the Marine Drive area of the metropolis, Aman wrote: "Both tourists and locals are saddened and appalled by the plight of these horses. These gentle animals are often malnourished, injured and ill yet are forced to haul carriage loads heavier than their bone-thin bodies can bear."

Zeenat's letter has been addressed to BMC commissioner Sitaram Kunte.

"Mumbai has so much to offer, but the pathetic spectacle of horse abuse is the first thing that many tourists see, and it taints their impression of our great city," she further wrote.

Aman joins a growing number of celebrities, including Hema Malini, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, choreographer Sandip Soparrkar and his supermodel wife Jesse Randhawa, who have expressed support for the cause, and asked the government to ban horse-drawn carriages.

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Deepika gets a call and praise from Zeenat

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman, who has been rumoured to be upset about the lyrics of the new version of her song ‘Dum maaro dum’, picturised on Deepika Padukone, has reached out to the young actress and congratulated her for looking ‘ravishing’, says a source.

‘Zeenat Aman reached out to Deepika and cleared the miscommunication. She didn’t want Deepika to misunderstand,’ said the source. Zeenat, who featured in the original song from the movie ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’ in 1971, was disturbed with reports that she didn’t like Deepika in the new version. So, she found out Deepika’s number.

‘Since Deepika is in London shooting for ‘Desi Boyz’, she is using a local London number. So Zeenat Aman spoke to Deepika. She communicated that Deepika looks ravishing and she finds her the best in this generation of heroines,’ said the source. The song has faced the ire of many critics for its vulgar lyrics, but it is quite popular with the youth.

Salman promotes ‘Teen Thay Bhai’: Bollywood star Salman Khan went out of his way to help the cast of ‘Teen Thay Bhai’ in promoting the film and reached out to his friends and fans on Twitter to watch the film, releasing Friday.

Producer Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, along with the cast – Om Puri, Shreyas Talpade and Deepak Dobriyal and Ragini Khanna and director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, were promoting the film and while moving from one floor to another in Mumbai’s Filmistan Studio, when they bumped into Salman.

The actor was also shooting there. ‘Salman asked them what they were promoting and when he heard the name of the film, found it very interesting as he has always been referred to as Salman bhai and the film is called ‘Teen Thay Bhai’. Then he very graciously wanted to take a picture with the entire cast and immediately put it up on Twitter.

‘He posted the picture, which also included Rakeysh, and put up a note, which read – ‘Teen thay bhai aur ek mein’. He also mentioned the release date. It is really nice of him to do this,’ said the publicist of the film.

The movie is a comedy about three brothers who cannot stand each other and are forced to come together as a result of their grandfather’s will.

Pooja Bhatt thanks dad for ‘Zakhm’ When actress-turned-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt recently watched her performance in critically-acclaimed film ‘Zakhm’, she immediately thanked her father Mahesh Bhatt for giving her such a special project.

‘Just caught a glimpse of ‘Zakhm’ on TV. Thank you @MaheshNBhatt for giving me a film that will be highlighted in my obituary… And thank you Kunal Khemu… All of us actors, without exception,shone as brightly, on account of your dazzling performance!’ Pooja posted on her Twitter page.

In ‘Zakhm’, which was released in 1998, Pooja essayed the role of a Muslim mother caught in the tension between different religions in Indian society.

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