…as showstopper for Azeem Khan, to raise funds for charity

TNN (BOMBAY TIMES; August 26, 2010)

To launch its preferred banking proposition for the fast-growing and affluent segment of society, Standard Chartered held an evening of entertainment on Tuesday where stand-up comic artiste Vir Das enthralled with his quick and ready wit, Sandip Soparrkar and Jesse Randhawa danced, and couturist Azeem Khan revealed his latest fashion collection. The 60-minute, action-packed show was put together by Ashvin Gidwani Productions and choreographed by Marc Robinson. Stopping the show for Azeem was Bollywood hottie Kangna Ranaut, looking breathtakingly resplendent as she took the ramp with confidence and elan. The outfit she wore was auctioned later to raise funds for an eye hospital in Kolkata.

Azeem, whose show was called ‘An Indian Durbar at Buckingham Palace’, said, “My collection draws inspiration from Queen Victoria’s golden jubilee celebrations when Indian royalty was invited to Buckingham Palace. I have attempted to amalgamate glamour, class, elegance and style with the prerequisite elements of wearability, comfort and practicality.”