Noted designer Masaba says she is open
to acting but would prefer doing only cameo appearances. Married to
producer Madhu Mantena, who co-founded Phantom Films, the 27-year-old
designer said she might try hands on acting in small roles.
Masaba
"If not full-fledged roles, maybe cameo appearances," Masaba told PTI
when asked if she would like to act in movies. Masaba said she is not
involved in her husband's work.
"It's (producing films) a thankless and stressful business and I have
enough stress of my own," she quips. Daughter of legendary West Indian
cricketer Viv Richards and actress Neena Gupta, Masaba is all geared up
to present her collection at the upcoming season of Lakme Fashion Week
here from March 29 to April 3.
She says the inspiration for her collection is old Indian aesthetics and culture.
"We have modernised the contemporary Indian 'ikat' patterns and used
Indian elements like the chhap tilak, sliced garlic and chillies," she
said.
The collection will consist of frill concept saree, voluminous baggy
pants, Angrakhas with layered jackets. The colour story for the
collection would be red, soft pink, canary yellow and baby blue.
"It is a very vibrant collection with digital and pigment prints,
while the fabrics used are mainly cotton poplin, crepe and light silks,"
Masaba said.
A Bollywood celebrity would be walking down the ramp for Masaba but
the designer did not revealed the name. She has tied up with fitness
tracker maker Fitbit as partners for the fashion week.
"We will be showcasing the new Fitbit Blaze and Fitbit Alta in
interesting ways through presentation. We believe in fitness and believe
that FIT is always in Fashion," she said.
