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Glow and Behold as Colors Queen Rules the Raabta Runway
MUMBAI: When beauty met bling, sparks quite literally flew. As the Diwali lights shimmered across the grand Raabta by Rahul showcase, all eyes were on the runway and on Colors Queen Cosmetics, the official beauty and makeup partner that turned the ramp into a riot of radiance. The luxury jewellery brand’s much-awaited festive gala known for its grandeur and glitterati found a perfect match in Colors Queen’s artistry. With each model’s look curated from the brand’s own product line, the beauty label didn’t just style faces; it sculpted the very mood of the night.
The event’s theme, saltanat evoking imperial opulence came alive in a parade of luminous skin, jewel-toned eyes, and statement lips. The in-house creative team at Colors Queen went beyond standard runway glam, designing every look as a story of texture, tone, and technique. The result? A seamless dialogue between couture and cosmetics where shimmer met substance.
And then came the showstopper moment: Kangana Ranaut swept down the ramp, radiating a mix of regal poise and modern fire. The actress’s striking presence, paired with Colors Queen’s bold yet refined palette, drew collective gasps from the audience. For a night built on sparkle, she was the incandescent finale.
For Colors Queen Cosmetics co-founder Nitin Panjwani, this collaboration was more than a commercial tie-up, it was a celebration of vision and artistry. “Our collaboration with Raabta by Rahul was not merely a partnership; it was a celebration of eternal beauty and modern expression,” Panjwani said. “At Colors Queen, our mission has always been to offer high-performance, luxurious yet accessible beauty. Being part of an event of such magnitude reiterates our role in empowering beauty professionals and celebrating confidence with color and creativity.”
From backstage brushes to bold beauty statements, the brand’s team ensured every element aligned with Raabta’s luxury ethos. The models’ looks mirrored the jewellery intricate, confident, and unmistakably Indian.
Colors Queen extended its touch beyond the ramp, curating an entire pre-event experience that felt as indulgent as the runway itself. Each celebrity guest and influencer received an exclusive invite paired with a specially designed beauty hamper featuring the brand’s newest product launches.
This strategic move proved a masterstroke: the campaign clocked a combined online reach of over 1.1 billion views across social media platforms, amplifying the brand’s voice well beyond the Diwali dazzle.
Among the star-studded attendees were Meenakshi Dutt, Sara Khan, Guneet Virdi, Kriti DS, and Harpreet Suri, who shared their behind-the-scenes glimpses and red-carpet moments, flooding timelines with a generous dose of glitz and gloss.
The event underlined Colors Queen’s growing stature in India’s booming beauty market. Positioned at the intersection of fashion, celebrity culture, and accessible luxury, the brand is steadily redefining what Indian beauty looks like confident, creative, and unapologetically bold.
With this partnership, Colors Queen isn’t just selling makeup; it’s scripting cultural moments, the kind that blur the lines between fashion week spectacle and festive tradition. The brand’s DNA is unmistakably Indian but its aesthetic is global, a blend of precision, pigment, and panache that resonates across runways and reels alike.
If Raabta by Rahul was about timeless jewellery, Colors Queen added the modern shimmer. The collaboration stands as a reminder that in the world of fashion, beauty isn’t the finishing touch, it’s part of the narrative.
As Kangana Ranaut glided off the ramp and flashbulbs popped, the message was clear: beauty doesn’t just complement luxury, it completes it. And with each brushstroke, Colors Queen is painting its own legacy bold, brilliant, and beautifully Indian.
After all, when you’re born to rule the runway, the crown isn’t gold, it’s glitter.
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Bikaji Foods International acquires remaining stake in Petunt Food
Snack maker spends Rs 8 crore to buy the remaining 48.78 per cent stake
MUMBAI: Snack maker Bikaji Foods International said on Friday its board has approved the acquisition of the remaining 48.78 per cent equity stake in Petunt Food Processors Private Limited, turning the firm into a wholly owned subsidiary.
The additional investment, valued at about Rs 8 crore, will consolidate Bikaji’s ownership in Petunt Food. The company earlier held a 51.22 per cent stake in the food processor.
Following the transaction, Bikaji acquired 35,98,998 equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each, representing the balance 48.78 per cent stake, the company said in a regulatory filing.
Petunt Food Processors has an authorised share capital of Rs 8 crore, comprising 80 lakh equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each. Its paid-up share capital stands at Rs 7.37 crore, divided into 73,78,098 equity shares.
Bikaji said the acquisition aims to consolidate its shareholding and securing full ownership and operational control of Petunt Food, which plays a key role in the company’s operations in southern India.
Petunt Food Processors manufactures and processes a range of food products, including sweets and namkeen, and undertakes packaging, labelling, grading and distribution of food-related items.
The company reported a turnover of Rs 363 crore in FY2023, while its turnover stood at Rs 52.07 crore in FY2025.
