Sonam Kapoor's adaptation of the traditional Indian sari has come under fire at a Mumbai event.
The actor, who recently played a fashionista in the Anil Kapoor-produced Aisha, received negative press at the launch of Masaba Gupta's boutique launch, Hindustan Times reports.
Stylist and television presenter Rishi Raj commented: "The classic look works the best, as seen on Deepika, Katrina and Vidya. Trying too hard to look 'designer' backfires many a time."
His criticism of Kapoor's unconventional look was joined by Reynu Taandon.
“If Sonam would have tied up the palla as a scarf on the neck, it would have looked more appealing. And if the net draped nicely, it would have looked elegant," said the designer.
The 25-year actress recently came under fire on Koffee with Karan for appearing on more magazine covers than on screen.
Kareena Kapoor 'signs political drama'
Kareena Kapoor is reportedly appearing in a politically-themed film for Farhan Akhtar's production house.
According to Mumbai Mirror, Sudhir Mishra, who worked with the star on Chameli, will be directing the production.
Mishra told the tabloid: "Yes, we have approached Kareena Kapoor for my forthcoming film to be produced by Farhan called Bhrub."
The director explained: "Bhrub happens to be the name of the central character around which the film will revolve. It's about a man who's an heir to a political family. Kareena will play the female protagonist. She has an equally important role to play."
The actress, who started her career in commercial Hindi cinema, has also experimented with arthouse projects such as the critically acclaimed Omkaara.
The filmmaker added that he wanted to explore this side of Kapoor. "She hasn't been exploited enough as an actor considering her immense talent," he said.
Only a few films old, Sonam Kapoor has already tasted success, courted controversy, ticked off co-stars and celeb writers with her frank comments and has been linked with an actor and a director so far. A lot of water under the bridge for someone so young. At the moment, though, she’s excited about her upcoming film. “I am doing Thank You with Anees Bazmee, who I know from my childhood days. Akshay and Suniel are prompt with their jokes and make me laugh on the sets. Bobby is a shy person.” About her role, she says, “I play the role of Bobby’s wife and along comes a Casanova — Akshay. He keeps flirting with all the heroines in the film.” But was unwilling to talk about Mausam. Our questions were avoided and the conversation turned into her passion for vintage clothes and sartorial style. She confesses that she pays more importance to looking the way her character should look. “I played de-glam roles in Saawariya and Delhi 6 as that was the demand of the script. But in Aisha I played a fashionable girl so I got the uber-chic look. In my latest film Thank You, my dresses are fashionable, modern yet simple at times. I am not here to wear good clothes and look pretty on screen, but to act. Off screen I am like any other young girl. But I usually appreciate and adhere to a style that is feminine and ethereal.” About her fetish for collecting vintage clothes, Sonam adds, “People collect stamps and coins and stuff, I collect clothes.
