Film actress Sonali Bendre, who is entering fiction space on television with Ajeeb Daastaan Hain Ye, has worn kurtis with jeans and scarves, instead of the quintessential over-the-top ethnic wear sported by most small screen stars. The actress says the choice of attire is to make her character look as real as possible.
In Balaji Telefilms's forthcoming show, which will go on air on Life OK, Sonali essays the role of Shobha, who is shown as a housewife first. She is later forced to work after her husband is put behind bars.
"She starts with saris, but Ekta had a clear vision. When she (my character) starts working, we wanted a shift in the look. Wearing churidars (with kurtas) was again limiting. We wanted the character to look more practical," said Sonali.
The look is designed by a new talent named Anamika.
"I don't think western wear would've gone with it. I wanted it to be believable. What my character wears is something that even I have seen on the road. This is probably more co-ordinated, but believable," she said.
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