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Actress Huma Qureshi is set to walk the ramp as a showstopper for designer-duo Rimple and Harpreet Narula on the final day of the forthcoming edition of Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers India Couture Week 2014, starting July 15.

The six-day event will be held at the Taj Palace Hotel here.

Rimple is ga ga over the “Gangs of Wasseypur” actress.

She said: “Huma is one of the most promising newcomers in Bollywood, having delivered some mind blowing performances to much critical acclaim and accolades. She is a great personal friend and has been seen a number of times wearing a Rimple & Harpreet Narula creation."

Harpreet feels as a muse she embodies the label's philosophy.

"She is a modern young Indian woman, confident with her curves, outspoken with her thoughts yet very much grounded and connected to her Indian roots and values. We feel her natural beauty is reminiscent of a bygone era. Given the long standing designer-muse relationship, Huma is the perfect choice to be the showstopper for our debut at the event,” Harpreet said in a statement.

Titled “The Eternal Wanderlust”, the collection, inspired by nomads and wanderers who used to abound in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Thar and Sahara deserts, ancient Persia and Syria, is an interpretation of their way of life and journey.

National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has been roped in as the chairman of the expert committee on entertainment, media and sports of the Indian Merchants' Chamber (IMC), the premier trade and industry body.

Before Bhandarkar, Karan Johar, Manmohan Shetty and Balkrishna Shroff had headed the committee.

Prabodh Thakker, IMC president, hopes to build further on the annual flagship event “FUSION”, conference on entertainment, media and sports under the guidance of Bhandarkar, said a statement.

Bhandarkar expressed his gratitude to Thakker for confiding in him for this coveted and illustrious position.

The “Page 3” and “Fashion” fame filmmaker proposes to enhance the level of other activities under this committee and take up the policy issues and tax framework with the relevant authorities.

He will also focus on an array of topics covering current issues and trends, emerging technologies and new-age engagement with the consumer, content and creation, talent and involvement, influence of social media and app world, technical aspects of Indian cinema, piracy and copyrights and other contemporary developments in entertainment, media and sports sectors.

The focus of activities will be growth with governance, IMC's theme of the year.

Riteish Deshmukh has replaced comedian Kapil Sharma in Y-Films' comedy “Bank-Chor”.

“Loved the script. Loved the character. Loved the team,” Riteish, who is riding high on the success of “Ek Villain”, said in a statement.

“I've always liked to push the envelope with the choices I make. This film allows me to potentially rip it apart. Watch out there's a new Bank-Chor in town,” added the actor.

Ashish Patil, business and creative head, Youth Films, Brand Partnerships and Talent Management at Yash Raj Films, vouches for Riteish's versatility.

“From villainy to action in his upcoming 'Lai Bhaari', there's nothing he can't do! And with 'Bank Chor', Riteish is in a zone that's a serious strength - comedy! He adds the scale, madness and weight that the project deserves,” said Patil.

The audiences are in for one hell of a ride, he added.

A comic-caper, “Bank-Chor” is about three morons trying to rob a bank. They choose the worst day possible for the heist and get caught in the crossfire of cops, industrialists and corrupt political leaders.

Patil is producing "Bank-Chor" and Bumpy is directing it. They will start shooting immediately as the plan is to release it in early 2015.

Actor Varun Dhawan, who followed up the success of his debut film "Student Of The Year" (SOTY) with comic entertainer "Main Tera Hero" and will now be seen in a romantic film "Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania", says he feels he's not ready to do an intense film like "Ek Villain".

"Ek Villain", which released recently, stars Varun's SOTY co-actor Sidharth Malhotra. Varun has kept away from such a role as he believes his face doesn't suit the character and he needs to get mature for such roles.

Asked if he would have been able to pull off a role in a movie like "EK Villain", Varun said: "Maybe yes! If I would have got it, I would have pulled it off. But I don't want to do something like that at the moment because my face doesn't suit it.

"I need to (look more) mature. When I am ready to do something like that, then people should feel, 'He is ready'."

Varun, 27, also pointed out how actors like Sidharth, Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, are all older to him age-wise.

"I am the youngest (among) all of them," he said.

Next up after "Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania", which releases Friday, Varun will be seen in Sriram Raghavan's "Badlapur".

Talking about the thriller, the actor said: "It's an out-and-out thriller and a little twisted...not commercial masala. My look is different and the film is different. We have shot the first half.

"We are shooting in very unknown areas so that nobody gets to see the looks and nothing about the film (is revealed)."

Actress Nargis Fakhri, who is making her debut in Hollywood with the film "Spy", says she is comparatively more comfortable in Bollywood.

"I think I am feeling comfortable in Bollywood more than in Hollywood because I have spent more time here now and I am understanding a lot of things. I am feeling pretty good here. I really don't plan on running off anywhere," Nargis, who finds it "easier" to communicate in English, told IANS.

"What I do love so much is music and dancing so, that's why I prefer to give more attention here. I love music," she added.

The current status of Nargis' career is much to her liking.

"I always wanted to do a bit of Bollywood and a bit of Hollywood. I am in a great phase and very happy. I have made it on my own, so it's been an interesting journey," she added.

The "Rockstar" actress is currently in process of looking at some scripts.

"I like to take my own time and I don't like to rush. I do take time and I have patience. I have worked with biggest actors from the beginning I am hoping God will bless me to work with other big actors," added Nargis.

She teamed with Ranbir Kapoor in "Rockstar" and with John Abraham in "Madras Cafe". She also featured in "Main Tera Hero", starring Varun Dhawan.

Alia Bhatt has been going all out with her co-star Varun Dhawan to spread the right buzz for their forthcoming movie "Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania". The actress equates promotions to a "polite way of begging".

In an interview, the actress, who has featured in "Student Of The Year", "Highway" and "2 States", has spoken about her hopes from "Humpty...", the team's promotional spree for the movie, and her camaraderie with Varun.

Excerpts from the interview:

Q. Are you looking forward to a fourth hit with "Humpty..."?

A. Of course I want a fourth hit! It would be amazing to have three hits in one year. It has the scope to reach out to the widest spectrum of the audience because it is a family entertainer. It's been a while since we had a pure romantic film.

Q. Your co-star Varun Dhawan tells me that you two have been singing at all the events and publicity for "Humpty..."?

A. Yes, and that's taking a toll on me. It's not easy to go on stage and sing in front of large crowds. But I guess it's important to have fun while promoting a film. But by the end of the day, your mind starts playing tricks on you as you are tired going from one event to another. During '2 States' the pace and the method of promotion were far less exhausting.

Q. In what way?

A. It wasn't a subject that needed to be be promoted in malls and pubs. In fact, I had to keep reminding them to make me do more. "Humpty..." is relatable to the young. So, Varun and I have to go all-out to reach out. Promoting a film should be a time to go all-out. Even those who don't have an interest in the film should want to see the film by the time we are done. Promotions are a very polite way of begging.

Q. You play a Kareena Kapoor fan in "Humpty..."?

A. I don't exactly play her fan in the film. I play a fan of her lehenga. Let me explain. She wants to get the kind of lehenga that Manish Malhotra made for Kareena. Of course, Kavya, my character likes Kareena. But it's the lehenga she really wants for her own wedding.

Q. So is Manish making an appearance in the film?

A. No. But he is there in spirit.

Q. How different did you find Varun in "Humpty..." as compared with what he used to be during "Student Of The Year"?

A. I'd have been better able to answer that question if I had met him after a break. But we were constantly meeting, so I have no way of seeing any change in him. Varun has not changed for me at all. He remains as quirky and goofy and as caring as ever. I hope he never changes. I'll slap him if he does. We discovered a mutual fondness before we became actors.

"So it's not as if we became friends because we worked together. As an actor, he has genuinely grown a lot. During "Student Of The Year", he was constantly charged up and eager to give a good shot. Now he thinks like the character. In "Humpty...", he was thinking like Humpty.

Huma Qureshi has shed those extra pounds, is looking much leaner and has become the cover girl of Femina. She says she has achieved all that by making healthy choices.

If she wowed everyone with her performance in "Gangs of Wasseypur", her curvy figure started a new trend.

But shedding weight hasn't altered her fondness for food.

"I am still a foodie and every 10 days my trainer gives me a break and lets me eat whatever I want to and that's how I manage. I don't believe in starving, I am just making healthy choices," said Huma.

"I have a fabulous trainer who has put me on a healthy diet. I have stopped eating junk food. I workout almost everyday - do yoga, stretching and some running.

"I am quite enjoying this new phase of being fit and I am doing it in the right way, I don't believe in crash diet. It's very unhealthy. It should be done in the right way," she added.

Huma appears as the cover girl on Femina with the tagline - Be Unstoppable and she loves it.

"It was a great experience. I am very proud to be the Femina cover girl and very proud to be part of this special feature, which says 'Be unstoppable' because every woman believes that she can be unstoppable," she said.

Welcoming the central government's decision to accord Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) here the status of institute of national importance, its director Thursday said the move would open up new vistas in education of aspirants as well as boost international collaborations.

FTII Pune and SRFTI Kolkata, the two premium film institutes in the country, would be accorded the status of institutes of national importance, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in his budget speech Thursday.

"It is good to know that SRFTI is being considered important on a national scale. It will open up new avenues for education in the cinema and television. We have collaborative projects but this status will provide a boost to further partnerships globally," SRFTI director Sanjaya Pattanayak told IANS.

Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee also lauded the decision.

"Extremely happy... it is a matter of pride," Chatterjee told IANS, adding education in filmmaking is important.

Actress Sonakshi Sinha will be seen in a new stylish look a la Jennifer Lopez for a video titled "Superstar", which she has shot for star rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh’s upcoming album.

If a source is to be believed, it is not just a video.

"It is an eight to 10 minute short film which Yo Yo Honey Singh will be coming out with incorporating his latest songs from his next album. And his first short film is called ‘Superstar’ which will feature Sonakshi," said the source.

The "Dabangg" actress, who has often sported a traditional and desi avatar on the big screen, will be seen sporting an extremely stylish look - on the lines of international singer-actress JLo’s styling.

"She will be seen wearing biker jackets, crop tops and denim shorts which is also very similar to Sonakshi’s personal style in real life," said the source.

The music video is said to have been shot on a huge scale in the deserts and on the beaches of California. It also involves a high intensity car chase sequence.

Actor Ali Fazal is being praised by critics and viewers for his performance in "Bobby Jasoos", but he's a tad disappointed as his parents haven't been able to watch the recently released movie due to Ramadan.

Ali is "super ecstatic" with the "amazing response" he has received for the Vidya Balan-starrer, and says his phone hasn't stopped buzzing since the movie released July 4.

"I am only a tad bit disappointed for my parents and close friends in Lucknow who were excited to see the movie. Since Ramadan is going on, they haven't got an opportunity to watch the film. I wish they could have seen the film as the movie celebrates Ramadan and the jashn (festival) of life," Ali said in a statement.

In all his previous films - "3 Idiots", "Always Kabhi Kabhi" and "Fukrey", Ali had a limited scope of exposure. But "Bobby Jasoos", in which he shares screen space with National Award winning actress Vidya, has helped him get better recognition.

Actors beef up, tone up, tonsure and do more for their on-screen characters off and on. Now, it's for actress Swara Bhaskar to gain weight for her role as a mother in "Nil Battey Sannaata". She says it's a "guilt-free binging opportunity".

The "Raanjhanaa" actress, who is currently shooting for "Nil...", directed by Ashwiny Iyer, has been asked to gain weight as she looked too young for the role of a mother to a teenager.

Confirming this, Swara said in a statement: “I am a happy foodie and I am glad for this guilt-free binging opportunity. The chef at the hotel in Agra where I am staying, runs an excellent kitchen and I am thoroughly enjoying all the amazing cuisine on the menu."

But what will happen after she finishes shooting the film?

“I don't know, crash diet I guess! I have to start shooting for Sooraj Barjatya's 'Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo' after this. I need to be back in a slim avatar. I guess I'll have to starve myself the day I stop shooting this film ('Nil...')," she quipped.

Adman-writer Prasoon Joshi Thursday hailed the budget presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for this fiscal saying it has "realistically touched upon many important sectors and segments".

"Growth oriented and sensitive budget. It is a statement of intent that has realistically touched upon many important sectors and segments," said Joshi, also Chairman CEO of McCann Erickson India, in a statement.

The first budget of the Narendra Modi government is seen to promise corrective measures to unburden the poor from rising prices, revive investor confidence and cut excessive expenditure.

"The thrust on infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing and rationalization of duties on input costs is welcome. From focus on rural electrification, defence or aspects like Swachh Bharat, protection of women, Beti Bacaho Beti Padaho or allocations for the sports university and the artisans and the simple measures like Braille on the notes for the visually impaired reflect that the government has economic and social vision and credible intention even at a micro level," said Joshi.

"Of course there will always be more to ask for in terms of corporate or personal income tax and requirement for our specific industries but we need to see whether holistically the economy is being put on track and we are moving responsibly and progressively in the direction of economic revival," he added.

The budget has nothing special for the film industry and Joshi, known for penning songs like "Chand sifarish" and scripting the movie "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", and active in filmdom, however, has not commented upon the same.

If on this Eid Salman Khan will woo his fans with "Kick", next year on the festive occasion the superstar will treat his fans to "Bajrangi Bhaijaan".

The Kabir Khan-directed "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" also stars Kareena Kapoor.

Salman took to his Facebook page to inform about this and wrote: "Bajrangi Bhaijaan co-starring Kareena Kapoor and directed by Kabir Khan. Releases Eid 2015."

Salman's last film with Kabir Khan was "Ek Tha Tiger" in 2012, while he did "Bodyguard" with Kareena in 2011.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan Thursday mourned the death of Indian cinema and theatre doyenne Zohra Sehgal, remembering her as an "immensely lovable co-star", who lived a journey of 102 years.

"Zohra Sehgal passes away at 102 yrs... what a journey and what an immensely loveable co star! Prayers for her blessed soul!!" Amitabh tweeted after the news of Sehgal's death in New Delhi.

The actress had played a chilled-out mother to Big B's character in the critically acclaimed 2007 film "Cheeni Kum", but his memories of her go way back in time, when he was a child.

Once earlier, Amitabh had shared how he had met Zohra as a child when she visited his hometown Allahabad.

"My family has a special relationship with Zohra Sehgal. Zohraji used to work with Prithvi Raj Kapoor in Prithvi Theatre. Prithvi Raj Kapoor had a cordial relationship with my father and whenever the Prithvi group visited Allahabad, we used to meet Zohraji," he had said before the actress turned 100 in 2012.

The actress' zest for life and charm continued to inspire generations.

A tireless performer, she used to stay in New Delhi with her daughter, renowned Odissi danseuse Kiran Sehgal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday condoled the death of cinema and theatre veteran Zohra Sehgal, calling her "prolific and full of life".

"Prolific & full of life, Zohra Sehgal made a mark through her acting, which is admired across generations. Saddened on her demise," Modi tweeted.

Zohra was 102. She breathed her last here following a cardiac arrest 4.30 p.m. Thursday, a family member said.

A heart patient, she was admitted to the Max Hospital in south Delhi's Saket area after being diagnosed with pneumonia Wednesday.

The actress, known for her vivacious and effervescent nature, featured in movies like "Bhaji on the Beach" (1992), "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", "Bend It Like Beckham" (2002), "Dil Se..." (1998) and "Cheeni Kum" (2007

From Prithviraj Kapoor to his great grandson Ranbir Kapoor - Zohra Sehgal held the feat of working with the oldest and newest generation of Bollywood. It is this spirit and spunk for which the Hindi film fraternity will remember Zohra, who passed away Thursday at the age of 102.

A string of celebrities took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the "naughtiest granny on celluloid". Here's what they had to say:

Karan Johar: RIP Zohra Sehgal...what a life...it's that moment when you truly celebrate the end of such a legendary and glorious era.

Manish Malhotra: RIP Zohra Sehgal ji. A true legend. worked with her in Veer-Zaara and rembember her as a charming happy person.

Viveck Vaswani: RIP Zohra Sehgal! One spunky lady! Worked with Prithviraj Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor!

Riteish Deshmukh: RIP Zohra Sehgal - Charming & Elegant - will miss you.

Madhur Bhandarkar: Sad to hear about Zohra Sehgal's demise...legend in herself...full of life. Inspiration for many. RIP.

Farhan Akhtar: RIP Zohra Sehgal-ji. Deepest condolences to the family.

Priyanka Chopra: 102 n a legacy that will always be a part of Indian cinema. It was an honour to know #ZohraSehgal and to b a part of films while she was. RIP

Dia Mirza: 102 years of greatness. I will always love you Zohraji. RIP #GrandOldLady of #IndianCinema #ZohraSehgal

Sophie_Choudry: RIP Zohra Sehgal ji..you beautiful #GrandOldLady...Absolute legend & powerhouse of talent..The world was blessed with your presence.

Nimrat Kaur: In her century long life, Zohra Sehgal ji gave us a million years worth of inspiration. Woman, soul, an existence extraordinaire...what a life!

Anubhav Sinha: RIP Zohra Sehgal. The naughtiest Granny on celluloid.

Pritish Nandy: Zohra Sehgal, what a person! What an actor! RIP.

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal died here Thursday of cardiac arrest at the age of 102, a family member said.

A heart patient, Sehgal was admitted to the Max Hospital in south Delhi's Saket area after being diagnosed with pneumonia Wednesday. She died of a heart attack at 4.30 p.m. Thursday.

She was staying here with her daughter, renowned Odissi danseuse Kiran Sehgal.

Her cremation will take place Friday.

In 1994, Sehgal was diagnosed with cancer, but she fought it off and did not let illness or age dampen her spirit.

A theatre veteran, Sehgal was well-versed with the Hindi film industry and is one of the few actors who worked with four generations of Bollywood's famous Kapoor family - Prithviraj Kapoor to Raj Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor to Ranbir Kapoor.

She is best remembered for her appearances in "Bhaji on the Beach" (1992), "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", "Bend It Like Beckham" (2002), and "Dil Se..." (1998). And who can forget her role as Amitabh Bachchan's impish mother in "Cheeni Kum"!

Her last big screen appearance was in "Saawariya".

Among several awards, she was honoured with the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.

Ageless and timeless in her over seven-decade-long theatre and film career, Zohra Sehgal's zest for life, wit and charm will continued to inspire generations to come.

If Zohra, who died Thursday at the age of 102, was named the "Laadli of the Century" by the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF)-Laadli Media Awards, she was also labelled a "tireless performer" by her fans and well-wishers.

Her over 70-year professional journey is beautifully summarised by well-known stage personalities M.K. Raina and Anant Raina in "Zohra Sehgal: An Interview 2012", a documentary featuring a lengthy interview with the actress along with old photos from her family albums showing how she didn’t let age dampen her spirit at all.

On her 100th birthday, her first official biography, "Zohra Sehgal: Fatty" by her daughter Kiran Segal was released.

Born as Sahibzadi Zohra Begum Mumtaz-ullah Khan April 27, 1912 in Saharanpur in then United Provinces, Sehgal was one of seven children of Mumtazullah Khan and Natiqua Begum.

After graduating from Lahore's Queen Mary College, Zohra, who was passionate about dance, chose career over marriage. Her tryst with showbiz began with dance when she joined Uday Shankar in 1935 and worked with him for a few years.

She went on to teach dance in Almora later, and that's where she met painter and dancer Kameshwar Sehgal and married him. She later took to dramatics with the Prithvi Theatre in 1945.

Zohra worked with them for 14 years, travelling to various cities, and even joined the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA).

Her journey into filmdom was been interesting too. Described as a doyenne of Indian theatre, she appeared in over 20 films.

Apart from others, she worked with four generations of Bollywood's famous Kapoor family - from Prithviraj Kapoor to Raj Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor to Ranbir Kapoor, she worked with them all.

Co-incidentally, her last movie "Saawariya", was Ranbir's first movie.

Zohra had joined Prithvi Theatres in 1945, and had said that the 14 years she spent there had a affirmative influence on her life.

“If you like my work today or praise my work, it's all thanks to Prithviraj (Kapoor),” she was quoted as saying.

Zohra is best remembered for her appearances in "Bhaji on the Beach" (1992), "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", "Bend It Like Beckham" (2002), "Dil Se..." (1998) and "Cheeni Kum" (2007).

She was perhaps one of the first Indians to have a taste of international entertainment. In the mid-1960s, she featured in an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Rescue of Pluffles", and then also anchored a few episodes of television series "Padosi".

While she was in London, she featured in a film called "The Courtesans of Bombay", directed by James Ivory in 1982. There was no looking back in international showbiz thereafter.

She went on to feature in TV series like "The Jewel in the Crown", "My Beautiful Launderette", "Tandoori Nights" and "Never Say Die".

Zohra came back to India in the 1990s. She was around 80 years old then. While many would have thought she would quit the entertainment world, she was not ready to call it a day.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who directed her in two of his films, "Hum Dil..." and "Saawariya", had once said: "To call her a livewire is an understatement."

On the small screen, she featured in "Amma and Family", and bagged roles in big banner movies.

She was passionate about acting that she never said no to any role, even if it was not up to the mark.

“Acting is the only thing I enjoy apart from kissing my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren,” she had said in one of her interviews to ibnlive.in.com.

“I have hardly ever refused a role. If I get a bad role, I take it up and work on it.”

Her work won her several prestigious awards. In 1998, she was honoured with the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours, following which she received the Kalidas Samman in 2001, and the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2004. In 2010, she was bestowed the Padma Vibhushan.

At the fag end of her life, age-related problems surrounded her and she had requested for a ground-floor government accommodation from the union culture ministry and the urban development ministry, under the artiste quota, but it was denied. She was 101 at that time.

A designer of repute, Goa-based Wendell Rodricks usually stays away from "chaotic" Bollywood, but has bent the rules for director Onir because he feels the script was well within his "area of expertise" as he has seen such characters in his "25 years in fashion".

Rodricks will style actor Ashish Bisht for Onir's "Shab" and currently the film's line producer Ajay Govind is hunting for location in Mussoorie.

"I took up Onir's film as he gave me a bound script, which I found interesting and was well within my area of expertise and experience," Rodricks told IANS in an email interaction from Goa.

"It (Bollywood) works on a different system that seemed a bit chaotic. However, when Onir approached me to do the central male character in 'Shab', I felt that I could do justice to this character...without being on the set," he added.

"Shab" is set in South Delhi and explores human relationships.

Without divulging much about the character he is styling, Rodricks said: "I know this character well. I have seen these characters in my 25 years in fashion. I know what they think, feel and result in becoming. It is a lesson in human psychology and the brutal glamour world we live in."

So far he is happy with the outcome of his work.

"From the little I have done, I am satisfied that I will meet the director's,the stylist's and the star's expectations. Contrary to what people may expect, I am approaching this as a costume stylist. Not all the clothes will be Wendell Rodricks in style and flavour...unless they meet the scene."

Another high point of "Shab" is that Onir's work style is in tandem with Rodricks.

"I am enjoying the process as Onir is a very focussed

yet easy to get along with director. He is open to suggestion and gives me the freedom to embellish the role through costume. My job is to make the character believable, plausible and engaging for the audience," said the designer.

In the past, he had designed actress Bipasha Basu's clothes for "Jism".

"Later I did clothes for my own scene in Kaizad Gustad's "Boom" and Madhur Bhandarkar's "Fashion"," he recounted.

Although he doesn't do too many movie projects, he describes himself among the most "qualified persons to do films".

His qualification to work on movies comes from the fact that he trained in Los Angeles under Bill Travilla, the designer and master cutter, who styled Marilyn Monroe and Faye Dunaway.

"Bill Travilla was a master and Richard Wilkens a genius. When I saw Travilla's white, pleated Monroe dress from the 'Seven Year Itch', I was moved to tears. Till today, when I see that scene where she is with the dress flying around her over a New York subway grate, I feel a tingle down my spine that I actually held the dress and saw the original paper pattern," he said.

"I interned at the Museum at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York and saw what the celebrated Bob Mackie did for Cher, Liza Minnelli, Carol Burnett and so many other stars," he added.