New Delhi:
She successfully battled cancer, got married to her longtime boyfriend and now model-actress Lisa Ray has plans to launch her own range of designer saris.
The 40-year-old Indo-Canadian beauty is joining hands with designer label Satya Paul to bring out a collection of saris, which will consist of 10 exclusive pieces.
"I have designed a line of saris with Satya Paul, which has ten exclusive pieces. It is attached with Living WithCancer and 10 per cent of the proceeds will go to charity. The entire line is created around the theme of second life," Lisa Ray told PTI.
"The saris have got various messages of hope, new life, new beginning written on it. It will be available in Indiaafter three months. I will come here for the official launch of the line," said the social activist, who herself wore a red and copper sari from her collection at the launch of Life Cell Stem Cell City in the capital today.
"Everyone knows about the critical role stem cell therapy played in my fight against cancer. I am a living proof of how stem cells can save a life. I have been associated with Life Cell for over two years now and I congratulate them on the launch of India's first Dual storage service," she said.
The model-actress tied the knot with long-time boyfriend and banking executive Jason Dehni on October 20 at the picturesque Napa Valley and donned a Satya Paul saree for her wedding.
She has also put her extravagant wedding sari under the hammer to raise money for a charity.
"I am auctioning off my wedding sari for cancer charity. I will continue working for cancer causes and try to spread as much awareness as possible. I hope that people support me and participate," she said.
The 40-year-old Indo-Canadian beauty is joining hands with designer label Satya Paul to bring out a collection of saris, which will consist of 10 exclusive pieces.
"I have designed a line of saris with Satya Paul, which has ten exclusive pieces. It is attached with Living WithCancer and 10 per cent of the proceeds will go to charity. The entire line is created around the theme of second life," Lisa Ray told PTI.
"The saris have got various messages of hope, new life, new beginning written on it. It will be available in Indiaafter three months. I will come here for the official launch of the line," said the social activist, who herself wore a red and copper sari from her collection at the launch of Life Cell Stem Cell City in the capital today.
"Everyone knows about the critical role stem cell therapy played in my fight against cancer. I am a living proof of how stem cells can save a life. I have been associated with Life Cell for over two years now and I congratulate them on the launch of India's first Dual storage service," she said.
The model-actress tied the knot with long-time boyfriend and banking executive Jason Dehni on October 20 at the picturesque Napa Valley and donned a Satya Paul saree for her wedding.
She has also put her extravagant wedding sari under the hammer to raise money for a charity.
"I am auctioning off my wedding sari for cancer charity. I will continue working for cancer causes and try to spread as much awareness as possible. I hope that people support me and participate," she said.
