My darling Bebo, wishing you the most happiest birthdays of all. Keep shining you superstar. Can’t wait to meet you soon and shower you with my love! ❤️
Happy happy birthday @akshaykumar have the best year.. see you soooon!
On my way to an epic girls night.. just under 6 of us… and I’m so excited I can take this gorgeous evening coat out by @mariamalsibai autumn is here and so is coat season!
Celebrating Neerja’s courage, charm and outlandish love for life – on her birth anniversary. Playing her was a life-altering experience for me, and I couldn’t have been more thrilled to have honoured her legacy in my own way. Everytime I talk about Neerja, I just go on and on, and rightfully so – for her story till date, continues to inspire millions around the world! ✨💫
#NeerjaBhanot #HappyBirthdayNeerja
I obviously love powder blue… 💙 Notting Hill
A husband appreciation post.. 😍❤️
Happy happy birthday to my darling @kunalrawalofficial spending my childhood with you was the best.. love you my darling brother.. you are unique and beautiful. London, United Kingdom
Happy happy birthday, my gorgeous Britts. Wishing you a lifetime supply of love, happiness and kick-ass goodness! Love youuu ✨❤️
Happy happy birthday, my Shehlu. Life without you would be a lot less fabulous! I’m sure you’re having a wonderful day (without me 😭)… I cannot wait to celebrate all the big little joys with you soon. Missing you tonsss!!! Lots of love ❤️✨
Looking back at you in my fave @bhaane 📸 @anandahuja (not bad with the 📷 husband… I take my words back) Notting Hill
Happy happy birthday, Nandu didi. Keep shining, my love! Wishing you nothing but the best! ✨
I love upcoming new designers and I love supporting small brands, and it’s easy when the brand makes such cute things.. thanks @jeenaaofficial for this cute bag.. it went perfectly with my day and night looks.. 📸 @eieshabp (thanks my creative friend for taking my photo because @anandahuja is not a good Instagram husband) Notting Hill
DIY 💄
Hi guys, going to share something personal here.
I’ve been struggling with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) for quite some time now. PCOS, or PCOD, is a very common condition that a lot of women live with. It’s also an extremely confusing condition since everyone’s cases, symptoms and struggles are different. I’ve finally figured out what helps me after years of trying several diets, workouts and routines, and I want to share my tips for managing PCOS with you! Having said that, PCOS manifests in different ways, and I urge you to visit a doctor before you self-medicate or self-prescribe.
Do you have any other PCOS hacks and tips? Let me know what helps you in the comments!
#PCOS#PCOD#StoryTimeWithSonam #LivingWithPCOS
I miss my sister/bff/businesspartner/stylist/solulmate @rheakapoor #throwback #whenwetravelledtogether #parisisalwaysagoodidea Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel
#insolidarity
Missing my time on a film set has really made me deep dive into every book on Bollywood that I could lay my hands on. In today’s round of #SonamReads, I’m listing out picks that have kept me busy, engaged and oh-so-happy, while being at home.
Fantasies Of A Bollywood Love Thief: Inside the World of Indian Moviemaking by Stephen Alter gave me great insight into Stephen’s take on our industry – wherein he acts as both tour guide and translator.
The Art of Bollywood by Rajesh Devraj, Edo Bouman, Paul Duncan is a beautiful essay on Bollywood’s culture of hand-painted visuals and the league of cinema through posters.
Sholay: The Making Of A Classic by Anupama Chopra narrates to us the fascinating story of how a four-line idea grew to become the greatest blockbuster of Indian cinema.
Parveen Babi: A Life by Karishma Upadhyay details the rise of Parveen Babi, her clutter-breaking style and her battle with mental health, amongst the glitzy world of Bollywood.
Written By Salim-Javed: The Story Of Hindi Cinema’s Greatest Screenwriters by Diptakirti Chaudhuri is a dramatic, entertaining story of the dream team that pioneered the Bollywood blockbuster: Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar.
Have you gotten a chance to read these gems yet? Sound off in the comments below.
#SonamReads #HindiFilms #Bibliophile #BookLoversClub
AK x Spotify India 🎼
Staying at home during quarantine has given us ample time to romance with nostalgia. Keeping that in mind, I’ve come up with the perfect way for you to #TimeTravelWithSKA and take a trip down memory lane – but in the most stylish way possible, obviously. I’ve always loved going back in time to look at how divas back in the day would set the benchmark for beauty and fashion. So for the third edition of #TakeTwoWithSonam, let’s show our yesteryear icons some love by emulating their clutter-breaking style, shall we? These are just my recreations, but I can’t wait to see who’s looks you choose to recreate! Get styling, my loves… I’m waiting!
What I want you to do is:
1. Show me how you #TimeTravelWithSKA. Go all out with the retro vibe.
2. Don’t forget to post the original image with the look that you’re recreating.
3. Remember to tag me.
4.Use the hashtag #TakeTwoWithSonam
Don’t forget, the deadline for all your submissions is 15th September. Have fun styling!
#TakeTwoWithSonam #StyleFiles #RetroBollywood #VintageFashion #BollywoodStyle
My most favourite time is back, back, back. I’m so thrilled to announce this round’s winners for #TakeTwoWithSonam. The retro mood was in full swing, I must say.
I’m always blown away with your style, effort and pictures. Congratulations to the winners, it was honestly, so difficult for me to pick these out – you guys are really so unbelievably talented.
Can’t wait for Round 4 of #TakeTwoWithSonam? Yeah, me neither.
Tell me what challenge you’re up for next, since y’all are acing all of them! 😉
#StyleFiles #FashionLookbook #TimeTravelWithSKA
Movies. Muses. Magic.
The artist I’m talking about today has been enamoured not just by art, but by the art of celluloid in a way that most of us cannot comprehend.
Maqbool Fida Husain, often called The Picasso of India, was not just an artist — he was a true cinephile.
While the barefoot artist was known for his masterpieces on canvas, not many know that his love for Bollywood was a big part of his life. He once very famously said: “Film is the most powerful medium to articulate your ideas with force. It has actors, dialogues, songs, music and yes, colours.”
M. F. Husain started his career at a very young age by working as a Bollywood poster maker, where his romance with the industry actually began. He brought to life the billboards of Devdas (1955) and worked for independent matinees before becoming a professional artist.
The Padma Bhushan recipient changed the landscape of art and how it was consumed by art connoisseurs — becoming one the greatest contemporary artists of the 20th century — all while making movies and consuming them.
Isn’t it lovely how cinema and art can permeate each other so beautifully? What are your thoughts on his work? Have you seen any of his films? Let me know in the comments down below, guys!
#StrokesOfSubstance #MFHusain #IndianContemporaryArtist #ModernArt
All firsts are beautiful, aren’t they? The sheer joy and excitement a “first experience” brings to you is unparalleled. Imagine having this feeling while not just making India’s first film ever, but also being the first female editor on it. That, in a nutshell, is Saraswatibai Phalke’s life.
At a time when it was widely unheard of for a woman to be a part of the entertainment industry, Saraswatibai went on to become India’s first ever film editor.
Although, the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards are known to be the epitome of acknowledgement for actors, little do people know about the Saraswatibai Dadasaheb Phalke Awards – which are awarded to female technicians and actors who have achieved a remarkable feat in their respective fields.
When I was introduced to her contributions to the Indian Film Industry, it did not take me a minute to be in awe of her sheer brilliance, determination and grit. Diluted by her husband’s success, her work often goes unnoticed – which is why in this edition of #WomenInFilm, I wanted to do some justice to her legacy. A true multi-tasker, her relentless hustle never fails to inspire me.
Have you seen Raja Harishchandra? Do you know any other women who’re kicking butt while breaking glass ceilings? Let me know your inputs down below, guys. I’m reading all of them. 😉
#WomenInFilm #SaraswatibaiPhalke #DadasahebPhalke #FeminismInArt #FeminismInIndia
Not all superstars show up on the screen—some of them work on the other side to make sure every detail is on-point! Meet Karan Arjun Singh, founder of Just Foley, and Karnail Singh and Sajjan Chowdhry from Aradhana Studio. From footsteps to fighting noises, these super-talented gentlemen re-create every sound in the movies perfectly. Here’s a big shoutout to these amazing folks whose craft contributes to the success of all our films. Know of any other kickass Foley artists? Tell me in the comments below. Also, don’t forget to send in your entries for #FoleyWithSonam to get featured on my Instagram!
@filmcompanion
@ddnational
@quinthindi
#FoleyArtists#FoleyWithSonam#SoundArtists
Today’s edition of #WomenInFilm is really special. Why, you ask? Read on.
BR Vijayalakshmi’s name stands out in the history of Indian cinema — for she not just is an experienced professional with decades of experience, but also is Asia’s first female Director of Photography.
When I came across her illustrious body of work, I couldn’t help myself from sharing her journey – for its inspirational and aspirational qualities.
Being a woman in an industry that is so heavily male-dominated can be extremely daunting but look at the likes of Vijaylakshmi making major strides and breaking glass ceilings.
Inspired, aren’t you? Have you watched any of her her films? Sound off in the comments and tell me who I should highlight in the next edition! ✨
#Feminism #Cinematographer #BRVijayalakshmi #FeminismInIndia #WhoRunTheWorld
