New Delhi:
On the occasion of BHARAT RATNA “MSSubbulakshmi”‘s 108th birth anniversary, Vidya Balan paid a photographic tribute to the legend. She recreated some of the legendary singer’s iconic looks and shared the pictures on Instagram. Vidya Balan also penned a long heartfelt note about how she conceived this tribute. Vidya Balan wrote, “On her 108th birth anniversary, I feel honoured and overjoyed to be able to pay a photographic tribute to “BHARAT RATNA” MSSubbulakshmi (MSAmma), famously called the “Queen of Music” by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and as the “Nightingale of India” by Sarojini Naidu. This is a humble tribute by @anuparthasarathy and myself to the legend MSSubbulakshmi – The Original Style Icon, who carried off with great aplomb a look that was a study in simplicity, heightening the allure of her mellifluous voice. This article showcases four saris that MSAmma wore and popularized between the 60s and 80s and is a snapshot of MSAmma’s concert persona.”
Decoding Amma’s iconic look, Vidya Balan wrote, “If the rich, vibrant and unique saris were half of MSAmma’s look, the other half was the array of simple accessories, including the traditional kumkumam and vibhuti on the forehead, the signature two nose pins on either side and the kondai (bun) adorned with mallipoo (jasmine).”
MSSubbulakshmi’s granddaughter Sikkilmala helped Vidya Balan recreate the look. Vidya signed off the post with these words: “A huge THANK YOU is due in the making of this sincere effort. Thank you so much. @sikkilmala ma’am (renowned flautist and daughter-in-law of MSSubbulakshmi) for your invaluable guidance and insights. And how can I thank you enough @anuparthasarathy for coming up with the idea of doing this when I expressed my long cherished dream of playing MSAmma. I appreciate your passion for detail and your patience over 7 years to see this happen… Nandree Anu ma’am.” Take a look:
Vidya Balan was recently seen in Do Aur Do Pyaar and will next appear in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, reprising her popular role of Manjulika from the first part of the film. The Kartik Aaryan-Triptii Dimri film is slated to release this Diwali.