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Hey I absolutely adore your Indian James headcanons can you do some for Harry too please <33

Okay this got too long so it's only Harry's first year at Hogwarts. At some point I might do the rest of his years but yeah. Here you go, i hope you like it :)

The first time Harry noticed his skin was darker than the people on Privet Drive was when he was four. The first time he noticed people sneered at him for it was when he was five and a half. He didn't understand it; why did they think the colour of his skin meant that he was inferior to them? He heard the words chee-chee and brownie thrown around like Dudley threw his food, and quietly pulled his shirt tighter around himself.

When Harry is eight, Dudley and his gang throw him in a ditch and throw dirt and soil on him till he's coughing and tears are running down his face. "You blend right into the mud," Piers laughs at him. The next day, the boy turns up to school with black skin. Harry sits in the corner and turns his face away, a secret grin playing on his lips.

He comes to Hogwarts, and there are so many colours. He is approached by Parvati on the second night, and she asks him if he's excited for Ganpati Chaturthi. He stares at her, and then says, "I'm sorry, but I don't know what that is." She gets offended, but they haltingly talk it out, awkward and stilted like most eleven year olds. When she realises that he's been kept from his heritage and his magic, she flies off the rails with anger. "That's it," she says, "we're friends now. No arguments."

Harry loves talking to Parvati. She's the one that tells him his father was from India. She's the one that tells him the names of his grandparents, that tells him of the importance of heritage in the magical world. They talk about religion and food and all sorts of things, and within two weeks Harry is asking her to teach him Marathi. It's hard at first; the grammar structure is more like French than English, the alphabet sequence is weird and complicated and has too many letters, but he keeps practising his svar and vyanjana and kana and matra. He will do this, he tells himself. (He doesn't tell Ron. He wants this for himself, he thinks. His family, his heritage. He wants to learn before he shares, and so he doesn't tell Ron. For now. He will, when he knows enough.)

Slowly, he starts talking to other Indian kids at Hogwarts. Padma, a seventh year Slytherin named Aarzoo who's Muslim and always has the prettiest hijabs, Gryffindor Kalyani from fourth year and Hufflepuff Rushabh from the third. Kalyani is from Maharashtra just like the Patil twins and Harry, Rushabh is from Gujarat and Aarzoo from Punjab. Harry finds it fascinating that India has so many different cultures and religions, and demands knowledge from them. Aarzoo laughs, and tells him he should have been with the 'Claws.

Harry disagrees. He was supposed to be in Slytherin, he knows, but he is in Gryffindor, where his family had been. His family had been Indian. He wants to know everything about it. If he couldn't have his parents, he would have that which had been a major part of his father's life. And so he reads and observes and studies and asks questions— hesitating at first in case they yell at him (Aunt Petunia hated questions and he feared these people would be the same), but slowly he asks more and more. He talks for hours with Kalyani and Rushabh, and they tell him about Garba and Dhol Tasha, Ganpati Chaturthi and Diwali, Eid and Gudi Padwa. They talk about the languages of India, and Harry immediately asks Aarzoo to teach him Urdu and Hindi. She laughs, and says he should focus on Marathi first. He pouts, but nods.

The Mirror of Erised shows him his father, and he can't take his eyes off. James Potter is a tall man, bulky frame covered in muscles and warm brown skin that seems to glow with happiness. His eyes are light brown, and the bold black lines drawn under them make the green specks stand out. He's dressed in what Harry knows is called a kurta, white and gold threads woven to form images of peacocks and elephants and other intricate designs. The next day, Harry asks Padma what she lines her eyes with, and she promptly hands him a little round metal box and a tiny wooden stick. "It's called kajal." She tells him the differences in pronunciation between Hindi and Marathi, and shows him how to apply it. Harry wears it everyday. It makes his eyes look bright, brighter than they already are, and he falls in love with it. Kalyani presses a kajal covered finger behind his ear every morning. "For good luck," she tells him, a grin playing on her pretty lips. Harry flushes, and smiles back shyly.

For Christmas, Aarzoo gives him perfume. It's chandan and mogra with hints of rose, she says, "and your grandfather made it. His name was Fleamont Henry Potter, and he was an exceptionally talented potioneer." Harry wears it religiously. Padma and Parvati band together and get him books on the Potter family and their historical importance, and he almost cries. Rushabh promises to teach him how to play Garba, and Kalyani gives him a cookbook for everyday Indian foods— breakfast and lunch and a few fancy stuff. Harry hugs it to his chest and thanks her with shining eyes. (he may have a bit of a crush on her. He can't help it— she's really smart, and she's pretty.)

Throughout the year, all of them work to introduce him to Indian food. At first, he thinks it will be easy. It is not. There is no such cuisine named Indian, Parvati tells him sternly. There is Punjabi, South Indian, Mughlai, Maharashtrian, North Indian, Bihari, Bengali and so many more. "The food in India changes with every twenty kilometres of travel," Aarzoo says when he mock complains about it. "It's never the same, and that's what makes it so special." He agrees.

The end of the year arrives, and Harry is still weak from his tryst down the trapdoor. When Ron and Hermione aren't present, his friends from home (because that's what India is, isn't it? His home. The home he never got to see, but is no less a part of him.) crowd around his hospital bed and have long talks with him, filled with banter and laughter. His Marathi is so much better now than it was in September, and he blushes when Kalyani compliments him on it. Rushabh winks at him, and Harry throws a pillow at him, feeling the blood rush to his cheeks at being caught out.

On the last day of school, he hugs Aarzoo around the waist and cries into her stomach. It's the first time he calls her "Aarzoo Tai", and she smiles widely, her own eyes dripping tears. "You will write," she says sternly, "okay? This might be the end of my Hogwarts years, but you are my little brother." He cries harder and nods, refuses to let go until the very last minute.

Harry goes back to Privet Drive with a heavy heart and a proud smile. He isn't inferior to the people there, he knows. He's special. He's Indian. He's James Potter's son, and he's going to live up to it.

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Boys Ethnic Wear

Navratri, a vibrant and joyous Hindu festival celebrated across India, is not just an occasion for adults to revel in traditional finery; it's also an excellent time to dress up your little ones in a beautiful Kids Traditional Outfit for Navratri. With the festival's grandeur, there's no better way to make the little ones stand out than by adorning them in luxury designer dresses for kids, ensuring they look their best during this auspicious time.

Why Kids Traditional Outfit for Navratri Matters

Navratri is a festival commemorating the triumph of good over evil, celebrated through dance, music, and vibrant colors. Traditionally, people celebrate by dancing the Garba and Dandiya Raas, which involve dressing up in exquisite traditional attire. When it comes to kids, the right outfit helps them feel connected to their cultural heritage and enables them to participate fully in the festivities.

Kirti Agarwal is a renowned designer who truly understands the importance of Kids Traditional Outfit for Navratri. Her designs are not only stylish but also showcase the richness of Indian culture. She crafts outfits that bring out the true essence of the festival while ensuring your child is comfortable enough to dance and play with abandon.

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Kirti Agarwal, synonymous with exquisite and timeless Indian fashion, has expanded her design sensibilities to include luxury designer dresses for girls and boys. Her collection brings the luxury of traditional Indian clothing to your little ones, allowing them to revel in style and comfort.

Here are some highlights of her luxury designer dresses for kids:

Rich Fabrics: Kirti Agarwal's outfits are crafted from the finest materials, ensuring your child feels comfortable throughout the festivities. From soft silks to comfortable cotton, her collection offers diverse fabric options.

Intricate Embroidery: The designer's attention to detail is evident in the intricate embroidery and embellishments that adorn her creations. Your child will be a true vision of elegance and grace.

Vibrant Colors: Navratri is all about vibrant colors, and Kirti Agarwal's designs do not disappoint. Your child can choose from various lively and festive colors to celebrate the season in style.

Customization: Kirti Agarwal offers customization options, allowing you to choose the perfect outfit for your child that aligns with your family's unique traditions and preferences.

The Ultimate Navratri Style for Kids

Kirti Agarwal's girls and boys ethnic wear is more than just clothing; they are a statement of tradition, culture, and style. When your child steps out in one of these stunning outfits, they will look adorable and feel a deep connection to the festival and its significance.

Navratri is not just a time for adults to dress in their best traditional attire; it's also an opportunity for your children to shine. And with the exquisite designs offered by Kirti Agarwal, you can ensure they are dressed to impress. Elevate your kid's Navratri style with luxury designer dresses that encapsulate the spirit of this beautiful festival, and watch them dance and celebrate with joy and pride.

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we don’t have prom or anything in my school :( the teachers make faces when they see a boy and a girl touching each other so

we have celebrations for like diwali and holi and stuff, and we had a garba (?) in 2019– it was boring as fuck but the school hired a dj and like all the kids were dancing in the auditorium

i can’t believe i’m saying this but i actually miss school damn

dude we have rang too in 10th grade and it literally happens in front of the whole school, its really memorable and after that you go to the beach 

prom is kinda a scam in 10th grade because they force you to make decorations for the 11th graders (we dont have 12th grade in my school) because every prom follows a certain theme, and 10th graders have to wear dresses or something and 11th have to wear sarris and bruh i dont own either :’’) and i mean the principal and faculty seems to not care about the students’ dating lives as long as it doesn’t go into harassment or anything beyond an innocent relationship

we have the bonfire after 7th grade! they had a dj too and a lot of kids were having fun and they took pics and ended up going in the yearbook but i didnt attend the last bonfire because of a project i had due the next day, and my classmate ditched me to go so it was just me, my mom and my other rl NSDJSNCJK

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This is a dance style that originated from Gujarat state in India. The traditional dj garba mp3 songs free download is executed around a statue, well-lit lamp or a picture of the Goddess Shakti. The spiral and circular stature of garba have similarities to other spiritual moves. It is traditionally performed on the ninth day of Hindu festival Navaratri. The image of Durga is placed at the center of the concentric ring as a tool of worship. The rings of performers go around in cycles because of Hindu’s time. The cyclic represents birth, life, and death, again to rebirth, the only constant thing is the Goddess, the unmoving symbol in the center of this infinite and continuous movement.

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Garba Dance

The new garba is influenced by Gujarati, a dance performed by men. The integration of the two has resulted in a high-energy dance is seen currently. Both women and men put on colorful costumes while performing Gujarati and garba. Women and girls wear Chaniya choli- three-piece dress and a bright and embroidered blouse teamed a flared skirt-like bottom.

Men and boys put on kafni pyjamas and a Ghagra with a short kurta knee high and pagadi on the head with mojiris, kada, and bandhini dupatta. The youths in India are interested in non stop garba mp3 free download

Dandiya Raas and Garba are famous in the US where more than 20 colleges have Garba/Raas competitions on a massive scale annually with professional choreography. Toronto city in Canada hosts North America’s biggest garba every year by the number of attendees. In the United Kingdom, Gujarati communities hold Garba nights.

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Tradition of Garba

The Gujarati’s Garba is a traditional folk dance celebrated in Navratri, lasting for nine nights. Navratri Garba songs mp3 free download hindi The Garba style differs from place to another in Gujarat with the songs revolving around the theme of nine goddesses.

The customary costume of Garba performers is orange, yellow, pink, red and ghagra choli, brightly colored Chanya, dupatta with bandhani, abhla or thick Gujarati borders. They clad long oxidized earrings, waist belts, sparkling bangles and heavy jewellery of 2–3 necklaces. Conventionally men wear pyjama and kedia or dhoti with necklace and bracelet kada, and the dandiya wooden dandiya sticks navratri dandiya mp3 songs free download list.

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How to Dress Up Kids for Navratri?

How to dress up kids this Navratri? What are the accessories you can use to dress up your little one during Navratri? How can you dress up your boy and girl for garba or dandiya? We bring to you all the details on how to dress up your kids during this festive season. The most […]

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Navratri Special: Top-Most Venues to Play Garba in Indore

Navratri the grand festival of 9 nights in which people worship Goddess Durga and when it comes to cities, Indore is all dressed in the colors of Dandiya as the city welcomes 2017 Navratri in a grand style. More than 10,000 thousands of participants play Garba & Night on Navratri tune and the huge crowd goes there to watch them at different places. Buy garba passes to enjoy Navratri nights in Indore at the below-mentioned places.

 1. Abhivyakti Garba Mahotsav

India’s largest Garba festival place in Indore where Navratri is celebrated only for 5 days. Abhivyakti Garba becomes very popular among all Indorians and those amazing days of practice become the attractive part, with participant count crossing 3,000 boys and girls!! The garba lovers were seen grooving to the music playing from large sound systems on the grounds of ‘Gujaratri English Medium School’ near Bombay Hospital.

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2. Pankhida

Pankhida, the place which is widely popular for its late-night garba and appearance of celebrities at Basketball Complex, Indore. It has been organized by JD events and Lok Swami group since last 19 years!   Navratri event sees a huge crowd of youngsters and others, who come to enjoy the music and dance ritual for all 9 days, along with paying respects to Maa Durga!!

 3. Saket Na Garba

The event which has been organized since 1985, has been now famous as one of the most elegant and rejoicing garbas in town! Saket Na Garba gives out big prizes to the best garba dancers, best dress in different categories along with the cash prizes to each and every participant! Visit their official Facebook page for the passes information and latest updates about the event.

 4. Naidunia Ras Ullas

Naidunia newspaper organized Ras Ullas also known as Racecourse road Garbas, have been one of the grand celebrations in Indore! People often seen in same color dresses during 9 nights. The indoor stadium of this garba place features wooden flooring and multi-level seating for thousands of audiences! Likewise others, the Naidunia Ras Ullas also gives out prizes to participants in different categories. The most important they too offer a great selection of food & beverages stalls!

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 5. Hind Rakshak Garba

Dusshera Maidan garba fest is typically based on theme-based garba. You can see lots of garba and dandiya rounds played by participants in various styles. The most attractive part of this place is the Aarti, devotees welcome goddess Durga with Diyas and lamps in their hands. You can easily find seats to watch them for a long time.

 So, guys don’t miss out their passes or watch out their live performances on local television channel of Indore! Enjoy your festival season with lots of fun!

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Boys Ethnic Wear

Navratri is a time of vibrant celebrations, where people across India come together to revel in the spirit of dance, music, and devotion. It's a festival that radiates joy and color, and dressing up in traditional outfits is an integral part of the festivities. For kids, getting into the Navratri spirit is all the more exciting with the array of traditional outfits available. Let's explore some options for kids traditional outfit for Navratri, focusing on ethnic wear for girls and boys' ethnic wear.

Kids Traditional Outfit for Navratri:

Navratri celebrations are incomplete without donning traditional attire. For girls, the options are plenty. The talented designer, Kirti Agarwal, brings a blend of tradition and style to her collection. From vibrant lehengas to gorgeous chaniya cholis, her creations are a perfect choice for young girls. The use of vibrant colors, intricate embroidery, and mirror work make these outfits a hit among parents and kids alike.

Ethnic Wear for Girls:

Girls have the luxury of choice when it comes to traditional Navratri outfits. Ghagras, lehengas, chaniya cholis,and anarkalis are all popular options. The beauty of these outfits lies in their colorful fabrics, embellishments, and the way they twirl gracefully while dancing the Garba. Traditional jewelry and accessories, such as jhumkas, bangles, and bindis, add the finishing touch to the ensemble.

Boys Ethnic Wear:

Boys, too, have a variety of options when it comes to traditional Navratri attire. Traditional kurta salwar or dhoti kurta sets are a classic choice. These outfits come in an array of colors and materials, ensuring that boys are comfortable while looking their best. A well-coordinated outfit with colorful turbans and jootis can make young boys the center of attention during the festivities.

Navratri is not just about dance and music; it's also an opportunity for kids to embrace their cultural roots and showcase their unique style. The outfits not only make them look good but also help them feel connected to the rich heritage of our country.

In Conclusion:

Kirti Agarwal's collection of kids' traditional outfits for Navratri brings together the essence of the festival with a contemporary twist. Her creations are a testament to the fact that kids can look stylish while adhering to tradition. Navratri is a time to celebrate, and dressing up in ethnic wear for girls and boys ethnic wear adds an extra layer of excitement to this festive season.

This Navratri, let your kids twirl, spin, and celebrate in style with their vibrant and traditional outfits. It's not just about dressing up; it's about immersing oneself in the rich culture and heritage that the festival represents. So, don't hold back—let your kids shine in the beauty of Indian tradition and culture during this Navratri!

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Is Indian fashion industry ready for men in androgynous modelling?

Lemuel Huffman, Kean Rui Alvares, Amit Bitto Dey — men in androgynous modelling in India. (Source: TheBlackPearl Photography/Facebook; Kean Rui Alvares/Alok Johri, Amit Bittoo Dey/Rahul Saha) Related News

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Growing up, Kean Rui Alvares was always fascinated with make-up. “I used to love watching my mother dress up and remember longing to have my own dress rehearsals, unlike most boys of my age,” says Alvares. Now 26, he is a professional make-up artist and model. Like him, there are many men, who like to dress up, can strike the most beautiful poses, whose high cheekbones can steal more than a glance and who have begun slowly, yet steadily, stirring up a change in the Indian fashion industry.

But is the industry here ready to have more androgynous men walk the ramp? Are those experimenting with gender-fluidity feeling accepted? Women have been wearing pants – on the runway as well as off it – for decades now, but what of men in skirts?

The Indian fashion industry is not alien to male androgynous modelling. Wendell Rodricks, veteran fashion designer is known for the softer silhouettes he dresses up his male models in. Designer Arjun Saluja opened his show at the 2012 Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in Delhi with a male model wearing a pleated skirt with men’s shirt. The likes of Rohit Bal, Tarun Tahilani and JJ Valaya are known for floral motifs they embellish on their men’s collection, embroidered shawls, etc.

While men attempting to wear pleated skirts or flowy shirts with floral prints on the runway might seem unusual for many, Rodricks insists the concept has its roots deep in Indian history and culture. “If I wear a lungi, an earring and a necklace of pearls, it is not unusual to Indian aesthetics. We have Maharajahs who have worn more jewels than Maharanis, yogis with more drapes than devdasis. This proves that the topic of androgynous dressing is not alien to the East,” he told indianexpress.com.

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Come to think about it, even the traditional Garba attire for men — ghagras, angarakhas, achkans, churidars are unisex sartorial choices.

SEXUALITY AND ANDROGYNOUS FASHION

Addressing one of the common misconceptions, Alvares asserts that being an androgynous model doesn’t necessarily have to mean that the person is homosexual. “Society tends to perceive visually. I am a man who celebrates both Yin and Yang — my masculinity and femininity.” So when he chooses to dress up and wear make-up, it is a fashion choice and should not be necessarily construed as a projection of his sexuality. He believes society has made rigid categories and gender is one such. “Because of assigned gender roles, men are expected to be tough and women demure,” he said.

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Kolkata-based fashion photographer and model Amit Bittoo Dey is excited about his debut in London Fashion Week in September. Even before the 25-year-old started off as a model two years ago, he was experimenting with androgynous fashion, and was no stranger to cynicism and stereotyping; which continued even on his entry into the industry. “Which is why, almost every brand continues to choose only conventional men or women models as their faces,” he explains.

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But, Dey says, his ‘brand of modelling’ has come to be more accepted now. “If compliments could pay bills, I would have been considered a millionaire! So there is hope,” he adds. Chennai-based Lemuel Huffman, a self-proclaimed drag queen, has a similar story. Though he is yet to find complete acceptance, he believes there has been a change for the better. “Compared to when I started, people are much more open now. Not a lot of people still want it, they’d rather have a girl modelling for them,” Huffman says.

Like Alvares, Huffman agrees that androgyny has got little to do with one’s sexuality. “It’s about art. And art shouldn’t conform to categories, including gender.” And it is definitely different from cross-dressing, which “is one’s personal preference of dressing. It is satisfying a fundamental personal quest. Androgyny is about celebrating both the sexes — it’s different,” he says.

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UNDERSTANDING ANDROGYNY

Ganesh Toasty, a fashion and beauty photographer from Chennai, says that “90 per cent of the industry” doesn’t understand androgyny. “They only know them as lesbians, gays and transgender persons,” he explains, stating how there are less male Bharatanatyam dancers now because of the femininity rendered by the mudras and bhavas (expressions) of the dance form. “Even if they are heterosexual, they are ridiculed and called gays. Now parents don’t even send their boys to learn dance,” he says. Toasty equates this with how men who experiment with gender-fluid fashion are often seen as.

In 2016, he created a beautiful segment called ‘Sui Generis’ (Latin for ‘one of a kind’) when he tried breaking the ceiling of conventional beauty. He chose Huffman as his muse for the shoot, and the result was beautiful.

(Source: Ganesh Toasty/ Facebook, TheBlackPearlPhotography/Facebook)

Toasty believes that though the industry is gradually broadening its mind, clients continue to be conservative. “Many still want conventional faces,” he says. Far from being an insipid experiment, the photographer insists that androgynous modelling is rather just “comfortable fashion”. As a fashion photographer, he feels it is important to admire beauty in all its manifestations. And with “Lem” (Lemuel), “it was love at first sight” for Toasty.

(Source: TheBlackPearlPhotography/Facebook)

Huffman broke conventions with his winged-eye make-up and sultry marsala hued-pout in Toasty’s Sui Generis. Now that there is more awareness about LGBTQI, a lot more people of the community have come out and are inspiring others to make similar fearless choices, he says. In one of Toasty’s shots, the 26-year-old is posing with faux fur twirled over his body, bronze hair styled into a side puff, looking dreamily yet fiercely into the camera – almost like an embodiment of the fearlessness he is talking about. Modelling for about four years now, Huffman prefers being a photographer’s model than walking the ramp.

(Source: TheBlackPearlPhotography/Facebook)

IS GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE ACTUALLY MORE THAN IN INDIA?

While Rodricks says the concept of androgyny is new to the West, Toasty and Dey are of the opinion that unlike closer home, there are more androgynous models in the international fashion scene because the industry is more receptive.

However Michael Tintiuc, from the European country of Moldova who began modelling in 2007, says ‘androgynous fashion’ is one of the fake trends “that was created by the fashion industry some five-six years ago”. “After it, came a new trend, in which shaved-headed model guys with a face that is not disfigured by intellect, wore sports-wear and sandals with socks. Now those, who mimicked androgyny, changed into sports-wear and shaved their heads clean,” he told indianexpress.com. Having ventured into modelling at 18, Tintiuc wasn’t initially successful. “The look of a tall, skinny, long-haired skater in tight pants was not in demand and looked quite different in comparison to the big, muscular men who were successful in the Russian fashion modelling scene then,” he says.

(Source: Michael Tintiuc)

Yet, Tintiuc agrees that this is a niche look and most times doesn’t fit the requirements of the labels and brands looking for a “standard look”. Now 28, Tintiuc, whose look was once described as “edgy and rock ‘n’ roll”, has been a part of many runway shows in New York, Paris, Milan, London and Tokyo for various labels like Z Zegna, Ann Demeulemeester, John Varvatos to name a few and featured in magazines such as Vogue Italia, Grazia, GQ, etc.

(Source: Michael Tintiuc)

Internationally, Miles McMillan, RuPaul Andre Charles, Andreja Pejìc, Erika Kinder, etc., have carved themselves a place in androgynous fashion. Closer home, a few like Alvares, Huffman and Dey are still paving the way for others.

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India has a history of men wearing jewellery and floral, flowy silhouettes and even now have them lining their eyes with surma. Yet, is it too sensitive about changes that could challenge its masculinity? Or can an eccentric Ranveer Singh in a kilt, eyes kohled and holding a boombox purse save the day?

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