Day: November 20, 2025

Sheena Chohan Radiates Indo-International Glam in Pink Tulle Ruffles Ahead of Goa International Film Festival

Actress Sheena Chohan made a striking style statement as she stepped into a dreamy hot-pink tulle ruffle gown by designer Mrunal Mistry, channelling her style muse Deepika Padukone’s iconic Cannes 2019 look. The vibrant ensemble blended an Indo-International couture mood with bold elegance, instantly placing Sheena in the fashion spotlight ahead of her appearance at the Goa International Film Festival (IFFI).

The couture gown stood out with its cascading tulle layers, asymmetric neckline, and unique one-sided halter structure — balancing dramatic flair with contemporary sophistication. Sheena elevated the look with long statement earrings and a sleek braided low bun, keeping the focus on the gown’s voluminous silhouette. Her soft-glam makeup, crafted by the Daniel Bauer Makeup and Hair Team, featured smudged brown eyes, sculpted brows, and a matte brown lip, giving her a refined yet effortless glow.

Captured through the lens of photographer Prakash Shankar Bhagat, Sheena’s look radiated vibrant charm and visual finesse, making the entire styling moment unforgettable.

Alongside her fashion-forward appearance, Sheena continues to make significant strides in her acting journey. She is set to portray a police inspector in Jatasya Maranam Dhruvam, followed by a compelling role as a traveller in the Hollywood project Nomad. She will also be seen in the upcoming supernatural series Bhavayaah, where she embodies a dark, intense character — further showcasing her range and versatility.

Beyond cinema, Sheena serves as the International Ambassador for South Asia Human Rights, amplifying humanitarian values on a global platform. Her growing international footprint and dynamic filmography continue to cement her place in global entertainment and advocacy.

Sheena Chohan will attend IFFI from November 21 to 28, celebrating cinema while promoting her upcoming South film JMD – Jhatasya Maranam Dhruvam ahead of its release.

November 20, 2025
Lakshyam 2025: Top Designers Walk for a Cause
New Delhi: Lakshyam NGO hosted its Annual ‘Fashion For A Cause 2025’ in collaboration with The Dhan Mill, bringing together India’s leading designers and prominent personalities to champion the rights and upliftment of underprivileged children and women across Delhi NCR. The event reaffirmed the power of fashion as a vehicle for social transformation.

Top Designers Headline the 15th Edition

The 15th edition of Fashion For A Cause aims to positively transform the lives of 300 street children by offering access to education, care, and overall well-being. The headline designers for this year included Shantanu & Nikhil, Varun Bahl, and JJ Valaya, who lent their creative influence to amplify the initiative. The event was held today at The Dhan Mill, Chattarpur, New Delhi.

Celebrities Walk the Ramp With Children

The event saw an uplifting convergence of icons from fashion, Bollywood, and various sectors. Among those who graced the occasion were:
- Saba Pataudi, Indian Jewellery Designer
- Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Chairperson, Blossom Kochhar Group
- Harpreet Suri, Mom Influencer
- Dr. Shikha Sharma, Nutritionist & Medical Doctor
- Anshul Mohan Garg, Philanthropist and Industrialist
- Pranay Jaitly, Bollywood Stylist
- Param & Shireen, Influencers
- Shuchi Patni, Director, Wonder Cement
- Shilpa Sikka, Director, Sikka Group
- Shovana Narayan, Renowned Kathak Dancer
- Shivani Malik, MD, Da Milano
Many of them walked the ramp alongside children to show their support for Lakshyam’s mission, creating a heartwarming moment that stood as the highlight of the evening.

Voices of Support

Rashi Anand, Founder, Lakshyam NGO, expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying:
“Fashion For A Cause is much more than a fashion event — it is a movement of hope. When designers, celebrities, supporters, and children come together, it creates a ripple of change. Our mission is to uplift entire communities, and tonight strengthens that journey.”

Fashion Designer Varun Bahl shared:
“Fashion has meaning when it uplifts lives. Supporting Lakshyam’s mission is truly fulfilling. It is inspiring to be part of this platform where creativity and compassion come together for real change.”

Gunjan Jain, Director, The Dhan Mill, added:
“The Dhan Mill has always believed that spaces become meaningful when they create value beyond commerce. Supporting Lakshyam’s Fashion For A Cause is our way of giving back. These children deserve dignity and a platform to shine, and we are proud our space can amplify their voices.”

Design duo Shantanu & Nikhil also remarked:
“Fashion for a Cause channels the spirit of empowerment. We are proud to stand with Lakshyam and these incredible children.”

Lakshyam’s Impact

Over the years, Lakshyam has:
- Impacted 1 million+ lives
- Enrolled 4,000+ children into schools
- Empowered 11,000+ women through education, health, and skill-building
This year’s edition focused on strengthening Lakshyam centers across Delhi NCR, where families face challenges such as begging, rag-picking, unstable housing, and lack of basic amenities.

About Lakshyam NGO

Founded in 2012, Lakshyam began as a vision by a young social entrepreneur who rallied like-minded changemakers to uplift vulnerable communities. With a strong focus on child education, holistic child development, and women empowerment, Lakshyam envisions a world where every child is nurtured, free from child labour, and every woman has the dignity and support to sustain herself and her family.
November 20, 2025
Dr. Jagyaseni Chatterjee: Bengali Bharatanatyam Artist at Trinity Fest 2025

CHENNAI, 20^th November 2025: The Trinity Arts Festival 2025 is set to host a captivating Bharatanatyam presentation, ‘The Sacred Trinity,’ by the distinguished dancer, Dr Jagyaseni Chatterjee. The elegant performance is scheduled on 22^nd November 2025, at RR Sabha Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Hall, Mylapore. The 50-minute recital promises to be a deeply immersive journey into the compositions of the revered Carnatic Trinity.

Dr Jagyaseni Chatterjee, a Bengali artist who has established a distinctive presence in the Bharatanatyam landscape over the last decade, is celebrated for her refined abhinaya and intellectual engagement with classical texts and history. Her work is characterised by a commitment to rigorous research, bringing cultural depth and scholarly precision to the classical idiom she has embraced with conviction.

‘The Sacred Trinity’ explores the luminous world of Carnatic music’s foundational composers—Muthuswami Dikshitar, Syama Sastry, and Saint Tyagaraja. Through the expressive language of Bharatanatyam, Dr Chatterjee will interpret the spiritual core of their masterpieces. The performance will feature Dikshitar’s majestic, meditative ‘Vande Meenakshi’; Syama Sastri’s deeply devotional compositions dedicated to Kamakshi; and Saint Tyagaraja’s bhakti-soaked outpourings to Lord Rama, forming the thematic and musical spine of the event.

The performance is ideated and choreographed by the veteran artist Dr Lakshmi Ramaswamy, Tamil Nadu State Awardee, Top Grade Artist of Doordarshan, Senior Fellowship Ministry of Culture, Fulbright Fellow, who will also lead the recital with Nattuvangam. The stellar ‘Live Orchestra’ features: Nattuvangam by Dr Lakshmi Ramaswamy, Vocalist Sai Sabapathy, Mridangam artist Veda Krishna Ram, Violinist Ananthakrishnan, and Flautist D. Yakeswaran.

This presentation, running from 6:00 PM to 6:50 PM, is an essential offering for connoisseurs of classical arts, promising an evening of cultural depth, artistic introspection, and a profound homage to three musical giants through the lens of Bharatanatyam.

About Jagyaseni

Jagyaseni Chatterjee is a Calcutta born, Chennai based Bharatanatyam artiste, writer, researcher and educator and a senior disciple of Dr Lakshmi Ramaswamy. With over two decades of experience, she brings together performance, pedagogy, cultural research and writing in a deeply interdisciplinary manner.

A, B-High graded artiste of Doordarshan, an Empanelled artist of South Zone Cultural Centre, Dr Jagyaseni Chatterjee is a recipient of Nadanamamani from Karthik Fine Arts, Special Commendation Award from Bharat Kalachar, Best Dancer Award from Sri Parthasarathy Sabha, Natya Ratna from Trinity and several other notable titles. A Junior Fellowship holder from the Ministry of Culture, she is the author of ‘Learn dance with Suki’ published by GIRI Trading Agency Pvt. Ltd.

Jagyaseni is also Repertory Member and a Faculty at Dr Lakshmi Ramaswamy’s Sri Mudhraalaya and writes for Sruti Magazine.

November 20, 2025