Shantanu-Nikhil outfit for Ram; Upasana’s saree from recycled scrap

CHENNAI: Ram Charan and his wife Upasana, who attended the Oscar presentations and witnessed the momentous occasion, caught the eye, dressed to the hilt in Indian sartorial elegance. In a reflection of his character in RRR, Ram Charan came outfitted in an ensemble from Shantanu & Nikhil styled by Nikita Jaisinghani. “Ram is playing the character of a fighter, who empowers the ones in need, and stands strong for his beliefs. The ensemble has military nuances,mwhich has always been them signature Shantanu & Nikhil ethos. The bandhgala has customised Chakra button, medal- lion-inspired brooches, layered over the classic S&N feminine drape kurta with a gender fluid twist that celebrates the new India and goes beyond borders,” the designers elaborated.

The event also had Upasana Kamineni Konidela in attendance with her husband Ram Charan to support and cheer Team RRR’s nomination in the Oscars.

She was elegantly attired in sustainable customised ivory silk saree made using hand woven silk, of spun fabric, created from recycled scraps, designed by Hyderabad-based designer, Jayanti Reddy.