Pooja Hegde indulges in the softest dusty pastels from Indian couture

Embellished silk bodysuit, jacket and skirt, all prices on request, Tarun Tahiliani. Gold-plated ‘incorruptible’ necklace, Rs 26,000, Eina Ahluwalia.

Photographs: Lara Sayilgan. Assisted by: Salih Yilmaz (Photography). Styling: Pasham Alvani. Assisted by: Nikita Kataria (Styling). Art direction: Reshma Rajiwdekar. Assisted by: Parul Menezes (Production); (Cem Yurtsever  (Post production). Make-Up and Hair: Rosario Belmonte/Anima Creative Management. Production: Crystal Concepts Dmc.  Location partner: Aspendos Amphitheatre. Hospitality partner: Mardan Palace, Antalya (Mardanpalace.Com). Travel Partner: Turkish Airlines. Tourism partner and Special thanks to: Consulate General Of The Republic Of Turkey, Mumbai, Ministry Of Culture And Tourism. 

Tasselled crepe gown, Rs 1,75,000, Gaurav Gupta. Metal hand harness, Rs 7,400, Amrapali.

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Raw silk and tulle gown, price on request, Varun Bahl. Metal earrings, Rs 4,500, Valliyan by Nitya Arora.

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Embroidered crop top, cape and trousers, prices on request; all Anamika Khanna. Metal and bead choker, Rs 5,800, Valliyan by Nitya Arora. Brocade heels, Rs 56,000, Jimmy Choo.

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Silk and georgette tunic, organza jacket, all prices on request, Anita Dongre. Metal necklace, Rs 66,000, Amrapali.

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Chiffon applique blouse, thread-embroidered skirt, chiffon drape, crystal-embroidered belt, prices on request; all Sabyasachi. Gold ‘stallion’ earrings, Rs 13,000, Outhouse.

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Jersey and net sarigown, Rs 2,59,950, Monisha Jaising. Pearl and polki earrings, price on request, Pink City by Anita Dongre.

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Tulle tunic, price on request, Manav Gangwani. Gold-plated ‘wreath of honour’ necklace, Rs 5,850, Eina Ahluwalia.

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Metallic cutout gown, price on request, Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla. Gold-plated ‘incorruptible’ earrings, Rs 14,500, Eina Ahluwalia.

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Pooja Hegde is continuously proving why she is a name to watch out for. After becoming the second runner-up at the Miss Universe India 2010 competition, she made her Bollywood debut with Ashutosh Gowariker's Mohenjo Daro. She has already joined the ranks of celebrities who have rocked the ramp (she closed the show for JADE by Monica and Karishma at LFW Winter/Festive '16) and now she poses against the stunning background of Aspendos' ancient amphitheatre in Turkey. Wearing the best of Indian couture, from Anamika Khanna to Sabyasachi, Hegde is a sight to behold. 

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