Akki tops, Ajay flunks

Round 2 of India Couture Week saw Katz sashay in a gown screenprinted with a painting by Sallu before she cuddled his mum on ramp 6 top actors walked for charity and we rated them on ramppresence Shweta Shiware tables a report cardThe French wouldve been appalled Since when did graphic tees weathered denim and cowboy boots spell couture French for high dressmaking haute couture refers to the creation of exclusive customfitted clothing made using handexecuted techniques In fact in Paris it can only be used by firms that meet welldefined standards Trimurti Actors Salman Khan Govinda and Aamir Khan pose for shutterbugs creating the perfect celestial triangle synonymous with the Creator Preserver Destroyer pics Raneu00a0 Ashish Mahanand GuptaAt the ongoing India Couture Week 09 the only thing madetomeasure were schedules of Alist Bollywood stars who walked the ramp in droves for Being Human actor Salman Khans charity Aamir Khan Akshay Kumar Sanjay Dutt Saif Ali Khan and Govinda swaggered to hooting by actresses Preity Zinta Kajol Sushmita Sen Ameesha Patel with brother Ashmit filmmaker Karan Johar Kiran Rao Aamirs wife and cricketer Yuvvraj Singh An extra Main Show Area was created specially for the show the elaborate set taking over two days to construct Salmans paintings were plastered around one even made it as a screen print on Katrinas gown while a colour canvas stayed in focus as kids from Shiamak Davars dance school pranced around followed by actors strutting to a medley that included Michael Jacksons Earth Song John Lennons Imagine and The Killers HumanThanks man Thats what Salman whispered in Aamirs ear while taking a bow SweetThe energetic threesome Karan Preity and choreographer Farah Khan made it a point to be seen and heard They cheered They clapped They giggled They even screamed lustily all the while ignoring a coy Ameesha and a verypregnant Amrita Arora who sat quietly beside them The shows ensemble male cast had only one leading lady Katrina Kaif who wore a Falguni amp Shane Peacock gown inspired by boyfriend Salmans painting We heard that firsttime model Aamir was nervous backstage he took a lastminute decision to swap a jacket for a simple tee but the jitters evaporated when he walked with the kids to a track from Taare Zameen Par Talking points for the evening Have siblings Ameesha and Ashmit put the prickly past behind them Preity Zinta is looking five years younger Good for herInputs by Kasmin Fernandes Akshay Kumar 495The last time Akki walked the ramp he had the moral police flare up over his zipdown act with wife Twinkle Akshay Kumar didnt play his walk unbuttoned stunt this time And he made sure everyone noticed When he passed by where Twinkle was seated the actor looking every bit a rockstar in black and silver pointed to his zipper gave her a mischievous glance and shook his head with the killer smile he flashes on TV show Khatron Ke Khiladi If a look could kill Akshay would have been a serial murdereru00a0 Saif Ali Khan 455On screen chhote Nawab has made deliberatelyawkward think Love Aaj Kal his signature style and he followed it on ramp His feet tapping to Human by The Killers was as adorable as his flushedwithembarrassment faceSanjay Dutt 455Sanjus new lean frame hes lost 20 kg is not thanks to love but fresh air as he reluctantly admitted to filmmaker Karan Johar on national television And we are glad he hasnt lost the childish swagger Aamir Khan 35 one mark deducted for biting his lipsBefore making an entry Aamir was seen scratching his head maybe asking himself Which one of the numerous rehearsed walks should I go with But his boyish energy was contagiousGovinda 35Heres why a wellcut suit can help you look fit and dapper We say Govinda hire the services of Rohit Gandhi amp Rahul Khanna who designed this outfit permanentlyAjay Devgn 25Ajay was awkward squinting at the lights making a dash of an entry and a superquick exit Even the machismo in his walk couldnt save him The stars wore designs by Ashish N Soni Rohit Gandhi amp Rahul Khanna Shane amp Falguni Peacock Rocky S Babita Malkani Kunal Rawal and Gavin MaguelWhat HDIL India Couture Week 09 Its an annual event that showcases the best of madetomeasure designs from IndiaWhere Grand Hyatt VakolaWho was thereNeed a hand Choreographer Farah Khan seems to have a bit of trouble getting off the ramp Seen here with actress Preity Zinta sporting a new fringe mopDushman ka dost dushman Katrina Kaif gets cuddly with Karan Johar who happens to be a great pal of Shahrukh Khan who is not exactly great pals with SalluTall order Actress Sushmita Sen was feeling a bit left out until Yuvvraj Singh came along and posed with her for picturesBhool ja hai kasam tujhe muskura Actress Ameesha Patel and Amrita Arora were caught in a strangely amiable moment that we havent seen the two indulge in They are not the greatest of friends considering the AmeeshasestrangedbrowasseeingAmrita connectionTab aur abHow do you go from chubby to gaunt in a month Ask Salman His face looked seriously chiselled and that was a far cry from the tired baggyeyed full cheeked face we saw at the Mens Fashion Week in Delhi last month u00a0Who Pallavi JaikishanIs Veteran designer specialising in Indian and bridal wearIn an industry that chugs on incessant air kisses largerthanyourcraft personas and subtle favour banks Pallavi Jaikishans 30 yearold business has hundreds of blushing brides as advertisement The original host of the now donetodeath wine and cheese soirees Pallavis annual 5star rooftop gettogethers had only one agenda To meet your friends eat and drink have fun The concept allows us to interact with our customers since they are the ones who are going to buy our work she had once told this reporter While we may have moved from the rookie reporters idealism to cynicism surefooted Pallavi hasnt quite changed Neither has she stopped believing in the divine power of nonfussy beautiful clothes Her second edition at India Couture Week titled Five Senses saw cheery moustached men dressed in white serving chocolates and mithai on thali to guests adding drama to a show that began to the tune of a saxophone as models sauntered in seemingly lightweight lace sarees saree dresses and lehengas in tulle georgette and lame Rich brocades and floral motifs were the only distraction to a collection that included prestitched dupattas draping the shoulders to give a sareelike feel The grand lady of Indian fashion introduced a jewellery line inspired by an antique Czechoslovakian crystal broach she picked up during a vacation to Europe We wish the unforgiving strobe lights hadnt dragged attention away from the presentation But when you see Pallavi reluctantly trudge on ramp to take a bow after repeated requests from models hiccups are forgiven