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The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
How Duchess Kumari Brings Vintage Charm to Modern Indian Fashion
It was during the shoot for Love Story of 90's, that former Miss Universe India contestant Divita Rai and her co-star actor Adhyayan Suman shared their common desire to venture into the world of fashion. Alka Suman — Adhyayan's mother, and designer who runs Label Alkaline — has been in the fashion industry for several years and the duo wanted to spotlight her creations on a larger platform. 'Alka aunty has a huge inventory of fabrics, and has been doing this as a personal interest for many years,' says Divita, 'Adhyayan and I felt there was a need for an affordable luxury label, and we wanted to own our heritage and also give it a contemporary twist.' The name of the brand, Duchess Kumari, spotlights their ethos of giving Indian crafts a Victorian touch. The label's first collection features a heady mix of rich Indian textiles such as brocade, raw silk, Chanderi, and ikkat, coupled with contemporary design elements such as bows, polka dots, pearls, and crystal embellishments. Divided across categories such as cocktail wear, resort wear, luxe wedding wear, and high fashion, the range comprises dresses, jackets, skirts, pantsuits, kaftan pant sets, skirt sets, and more. While Alka is the Indian textile expert, Divita has brought in the contemporary touches to the apparel. 'I have been working in the field for 35 years, and draw inspiration from designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. My focus has been on crafting salwar suits, kurtis, etc in rich Indian textiles like Banarasi, Chanderi, with ethnic, vintage embroidery,' says Alka, who has a team of karigars in Mumbai who work from home. 'Divita and Adhyayan pushed me to launch this label, and I will keep adding designs to the label once they are ready. We don't go by seasonal launches, or fixed collections,' she says, adding that the team is now focussing on lighter fabrics such as linen and mul for the summer. Elaborating on the first drop — a combination of dresses, skirt sets, pant sets — Divita says the aim was to craft occasion wear and statement pieces in the mid-luxury range. 'Our first range has eight bespoke pieces, and 24 ensembles in the pret line. We will be adding more to these as a part of the summer range,' says Divita, who has given the apparel a contemporary spin. This has been done by way of embroidered buttons, bows on collars, etc. 'This has been done to reject the brand's duality,' she adds. For example, Bella, a magenta pink dress is crafted in raw silk, but the velvet bow at the collar gives it a Victorian touch. Similarly, the Scottish checks pantsuit set has been given an Indian touch with hand embroidery, and Sanyukta, a double tissue skirt set comes with a Victorian style blouse with puffed sleeves, embroidered suspenders, and an emerald silk collar bow. 'With our outfits, we are not leaning heavily on casual wear or bridal apparel, but are in between the cocktail and occasion wear range,' says Divita, adding how the team ensures every piece becomes an extension of the wearer's story. 'We believe true royalty isn't about status; it's about owning your narrative,' she concludes. The pret line is priced upwards of ₹4,000, and bespoke wear starts at ₹25,000 on
Hans India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Adhyayan Suman on making headlines for his personal life: ‘I'm too invested in improving myself'
Singer and actor Adhyayan Suman, often in the spotlight for his past relationship with Kangana Ranaut, is now shifting focus firmly back to his music and personal growth. In a recent interaction, the actor made it clear that he is more invested in evolving as an individual than dwelling on the past. 'Everyone has their own path and struggles. I don't waste time comparing or commenting on others. I'm too invested in improving myself, evolving as a human being and an artist,' Adhyayan shared, subtly distancing himself from the noise surrounding his past personal life. Professionally, Adhyayan has returned to the spotlight with his latest song, Kya Se Kya. Describing it as a deeply emotional and personal track, he said, 'It comes from a place of love and longing. We've all been through that phase where you fall in love, build dreams, and then life changes. This song reflects that journey—from innocence to heartbreak.' Featuring Heera Sohal in the music video, the pair's on-screen chemistry has been widely appreciated. But Adhyayan clarified that it was strictly professional. ' It was just for the camera. We're professionals who connected with the material, and sometimes, the chemistry just flows naturally when that happens.' When asked if modern music lacks the emotional resonance of the 90s, Adhyayan agreed. 'There was magic in the 90s—music had soul. Today, we're drowned in remixes and formulas. That's why Kya Se Kya had to be original, rooted in raw emotion. And the response proves that people still want real, heartfelt music.' With this song, Adhyayan Suman seems to be reclaiming his space—not as a headline for past controversies, but as an artist rooted in authenticity.
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First Post
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Netflix's Heeramandi star Adhyayan Suman compares his luxurious life to a jail, says he 'didn't get any work because of nepotism': 'I am the best example of...'
Veteran actor Shekhar Suman's son Adhyayan Suman, who made his debut 17 years ago, says 'he did not get any work because of nepotism.' The Heeramandi star said that he finds the conversation around nepotism extremely futile. 'I can say I am the best example of nepotism, as I didn't get any work because of nepotism, I can prove that. And you know I feel nepotism is a very futile debate, and I think it became a sort of fashion conversation,' said Adhyayan to Bollywood Bubble. Speaking about Netflix and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi, the actor said he found himself to be in a 'shocking' phase. 'I didn't get the kind of roles I expected,' he shared. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Suman said that his role in SLB's series, Zorawar, was a 'relatively smaller role' but it was an 'impactful' one. 'I thought my luck will change now and I will get good work, good roles, but nothing of that sort happened. And for 6 months, I thought that for so long I was thinking that I am not getting a good opportunity, I got the opportunity to work with arguably the biggest filmmaker in the country today, Mr Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who came out and spoke about me. Still, you know, I didn't get the work, who am I supposed to blame? Myself or the people in the industry,' the actor shared. Despite living a luxurious life, Adhyayan the actor is fully aware that the life he is living is because of his father's hard work. Comparing his luxurious life to jail, the actor said, 'Luxury feels like jail at one point of your life. No matter how many cars that your father gives you or the house or the penthouses that you live in or the vacations that you go to, people like me with a conscience to do something in life are miserable.' He added, 'Because what you do beyond the point… I mean, you've owned the car, you've owned the house, it's not yours, it's your father's, it's his hard work, you've enjoyed it. But beyond the point, you feel like, 'what is mine?' At 37, I don't own a home.'
Indian Express
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Adhyayan Suman compares his luxurious life to a jail, says he was shocked to not receive good offers after Heeramandi: ‘At 37, I don't own a home'
Adhyayan Suman made his debut in the movies 17 years ago but he believes he suffered the negative effects of nepotism as 'he did not get any work because of nepotism.' Adhyayan is the son of acclaimed actor Shekhar Suman. In a recent interview, Adhyayan said that he finds the conversation around nepotism to be extremely 'futile'. In 2024, Adhyayan was seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi, but since then, he hasn't appeared in any popular projects and the actor shared that he was quite shocked when he did not receive the kind of offers he had expected after the popular Netflix series. In a chat with Bollywood Bubble, Adhyayan said, 'I can say I am the best example of nepotism, as I didn't get any work because of nepotism, I can prove that. And you know I feel nepotism is a very futile debate, and I think it became a sort of fashion conversation.' Talking about Heeramandi, he said he found himself to be in a 'shocking' phase. ' I didn't get the kind of roles I expected,' he said. ALSO READ | Dia Mirza recalls 'hard, terrifying' years of sharing room with her hairdresser to ward off unwanted midnight knocks on door: 'Had to find a way to survive' Adhyayan Suman admitted that his role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series, Zorawar, was a 'relatively smaller role' but it was an 'impactful' one. 'I thought my luck will change now and I will get good work, good roles, but nothing of that sort happened. And for 6 months, I thought that for so long I was thinking that I am not getting a good opportunity, I got the opportunity to work with arguably the biggest filmmaker in the country today, Mr Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who came out and spoke about me. Still, you know, I didn't get the work, who am I supposed to blame? Myself or the people in the industry,' he said. Adhyayan said that even though he lives a luxurious life, he is fully aware that his luxurious life is the result of his father's hard work. He compared his luxurious life to a prison and said, 'Luxury feels like jail at one point of your life. No matter how many cars that your father gives you or the house or the penthouses that you live in or the vacations that you go to, people like me with a conscience to do something in life are miserable.' He added, 'Because what you do beyond the point… I mean, you've owned the car, you've owned the house, it's not yours, it's your father's, it's his hard work, you've enjoyed it. But beyond the point, you feel like, 'what is mine?' At 37, I don't own a home,' he said.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Adhyayan Suman reveals how a 'fake suicide' rumour left his parents traumatised: 'That day my phone was unreachable...'
Despite delivering memorable performances over the years, actor Adhyayan Suman has also battled personal and professional setbacks. His father, veteran actor Shekhar Suman , had previously revealed the phase during which Adhyayan struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts due to pressures within the industry. Adhyayan about his family's reaction to his fake death news In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, Adhyayan opened up about one of the most disturbing experiences of his life: the circulation of fake news about his death in 2021. 'Probably my dad... That day I was busy in the studio, and my phone was unreachable. Can you imagine my parents? Seeing the news, 'Adhyayan Suman commits suicide'—how do you react to a situation like that?' he recalled when asked about the fake news. 02:16 Adhyayan Suman reacts to fake reports of his suicide, says, 'This was definitely planned and done!' The actor went on to reveal that he had directly confronted the person behind the false report. Adhyayan expressed disbelief at how someone could do something so insensitive and said he may never know who was behind it or why it was done. 'I said, 'Call this guy and ask him why he wants me to die—please ask him.' And there was no answer. Like, 'Aap kis context se baat kar rahe ho ki aapne uske bhai ko phone kiya, uski maa ko phone kiya poochhne ke liye ki aapka beta zinda hai ya mar gaya life mein? Kis hisaab se baat kar rahe ho usse?' He had nothing to say,' he shared. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Family Left Traumatised by Viral Rumours The false news, which began circulating online while Adhyayan was away on a shoot in Delhi, left his parents—Shekhar and Alka Suman—shocked and traumatised. The couple, who had already endured the pain of losing a child, were left reeling after hearing of their son's alleged demise. The gravity of the situation led Adhyayan to call out media portals on social media for their irresponsible reporting. Shekhar Suman also stepped in, demanding accountability. He sought intervention from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the then Maharashtra Chief Minister, Uddhav Thackeray, urging legal action against those responsible for spreading such misinformation. Work Front Adhyayan Suman, who made his debut in 2008 with 'Haal–E–Dil', was last seen in the web series Aashram. He has also featured in Sanjay Leela Bhansali 's OTT debut series, 'Heeramandi'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
