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Shades dazzles the ramp with international eye wear
MUMBAI: A business venture set up by film actors Suniel Shetty, Sanjay Dutt and film producers Nitin Manmohan, Sohail Maklai and entrepreneur Hamed Saberi, Shades – a retail initiative in the eyeware segment- launched its first store with a high profile fashion show.
A brand owned by Shades Enterprise pvt ltd, Shades hopes to bring to the Indian consumer the latest in eyewear and optical products including more than 150 international brands like Armani, Versace, Rayban, Oakley and Ralph Lauren under one single roof.
The debut fashion show saw some of the leading models displaying the top of the line, latest international eyewear and optical wear sizzling the ramp at held at the Taj Krishna in Hyderabad on 10 April. Sponsored by spa Jurlique, the show saw Suniel Shetty, Sanjay Dutt walking the ramp with Aditi Gowitrikar, Jesse Randhawa and Tupur Chatetterji.
Made available retail through a franchise network, the eye wear will have a presence in all metros, mini metros and 10,00,000 plus populated towns in the country in the next one year, says a company release.
As for the fashion show, choreographed by Achla Sachdev, and anchored by singer Anaida the show had six sequences displaying the spunky Armani, Gucci, Rayban, Safilo, Versace, Tag Huer, Yves Saint Laurent, Oakley and Hugo Boss.
The six different sequences that were the highlight of the day were,
Paradise Regained by Anand Kabra, Last Resort by Meghan Modi, Sparty by Karuna Khaitan, Swimwear by Swapna Mehta, Formal by Omana and Club Wear by Rina Dhaka followed by the ramp appearance of Suniel Shetty and Sanjay Dutt, which had the crowds wanting more.
Models Anupama Varma, Aditi Gowitrikar, Jesse Randhawa, Diandra, Gowhar Khan, Tupur Chatterji, Viveka, Candice Pinto, Sheetal, Carol, and Deepti Gujral dazzled the audience with their sleek presentation. Saxophone player, 23 year old Raghav, had the audience spell bound with his music.
Rina Dhaka for the Indi pr?t line – Rathod Jodhpur Kavita Bharatiya, Karuna and Sharada Khaitan were the designers for the show. Event was managed by TW&BBC, stage and set by Pooja Dalal of Global Rapport Events, adds the release.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
