Vidya Balan has become Bollywood’s ambassador of the sari. When an Australian designer was asked to create an ensemble for her, she couldn’t think beyond the six-yard wonder.
As part of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2014, festival ambassador Balan did a photoshoot with celebrated Australian designer Susan Dimasi.
Dimasi presented Balan in a special sari, the fabric of which was designed by the actress. The sari was the result of handweaving a textile with silk ribbon through a rubber net.
The handwoven textile was exhibited at the Melbourne Now arts exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria and later draped on Balan, said a statement.
Apart from Dimasi, Akira Isogawa, a contemporary designer, was also given a chance to dress the acclaimed actress.
Isogawa, who has dressed Cate Blanchett in the past, created a special dress for Balan. It was a fusion of his Japanese roots and Australian chic.
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne runs from May 1 to May 11, screening over 45 films with over 30 Australian premieres. The festival will be opened by Amitabh Bachchan.
