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I’m not that brave to be ahead of my times: Masaba Gupta
Mumbai : Masaba Gupta, who has uplifted the fashion quotient in the Indian market with her quirky and colourful creations and signature prints, feels her fashion is very current and she is not brave enough to be ahead of her times.
The daughter of veteran actress Neena Gupta who has always made unconventional and bold choices in life, Masaba told IANS: “My mother is definitely ahead of her times… The choices that she has made have been ahead of her times, but if you ask about my fashion, I don’t know.
“I personally feel that when it comes to my work, I am very current. I am not that brave to be ahead of my times.”
Masaba, who was born as a lovechild to Neena and West Indian cricketer Vivian Richards, considers her mother as her inspiration.
“My mother has this amazing ability to laugh at herself… Even in bad situations, she pushes herself and will be humorous. She is never afraid to go ask for work even at his stage of her career.
“She is never afraid to try something new, she is not afraid of not being in the limelight. She has always been my inspiration.a
The designer will showcase her latest designs in the capital city on October 15 at the Amazon India Fashion Week Spring Summer’17, which gets underway here on Wednesday.
Maybelline New York’s show with Masaba will include the motto of ‘Make It Happen’ and incorporate the latest make-up trend of #GirlsGoneVivid this season.
“I love Delhi. It’s my favourite city and I am going there after two years, so it has to be perfect. Fearless is something (a theme) that I always do, but this time I have taken a feminine take on power of dressing.
“So it is about a woman who is living in the fast pace city like New York,” Masaba added.
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Of the line, she said: “It’s all about black and white. It is all about structure and the overall idea is progressive Indian wear, so it is festive wear but at the same time it is for modern, well-travelled women.”
Is it a doting task to be a designer?
“I think I always give myself much more stress than required to do something different each time. I always feel people who come to see your show should like it. The idea is to keep in with your signature but to reinvent yourself,” said Masaba, who wants to stay away from designing for actors in films.
She like to be her own boss.
“I don’t think I have the patience to do films. I think I function very differently. I am not someone who pleases people. I am very direct and a bit too honest.
“I like to be my own boss. I have been in that space and I don’t think I want to be there ever again. If they want to bring my vision to the film, then it’s different,” said the young and vibrant designer.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.