Pujo, for Solanki Roy, is a mix of half-sleepy Mahalaya mornings, pandal-hopping with old friends, Kolkata street food and, of course, saris. So, when we took the actor on a Pujo shopping stroll through a south Kolkata mall, the conversation hopped from festive fits and footwear to food, rituals, friends and her love for Ma Durga.
For that fresh-faced festive glow: At the make-up store, Solanki switched gears from Puja clothes to beauty picks, looking for products that could take her from a casual pandal-hopping look to a more polished festive avatar. The brief? Chic, versatile and never too OTT. Something that works with a breezy kurta and sneakers for a night of hopping between pandals, but also step up when a sari and Ashtami anjali call for a little more glam. Among the beauty picks, tints were her favourite — easy, fuss-free and perfect for adding a fresh flush of colour without making the look feel too done.
Because it’s the time when I get to wear my saris -Solanki Roy I’m not a very religious person, but I’m deeply spiritual, something that has developed over the past few years, now, I shop throughout the year, but I still look forward to Pujo. Comfort first, Puja pretty next: For pandal-hopping, Solanki wants something traditional without compromising on comfort. she was drawn to easy, wearable silhouettes that could take her from one Puja stop to another While browsing the kurta stores. With an ear to the ground: Solanki was spoilt for choice when she visited the jewellery store looking for the right earrings to go with her Pujo plans. she tried on a few larger pieces While she personally prefers dainty ones. She chose a traditional yet chic jhumka to go with the sari she plans to wear on Ashtami. When comfort meets glam: As pandal-hopping means lots of walking, Solanki prefers sneakers for casual outings, especially when the plan involves walking, sweating and eating. But during the shopping stop, it was mojris with heels that stole her heart, as it offers festive charm of a mojri with an extra lift. Growing up, Durga Puja and birthdays were the times when I got new clothes. Whenever I look at Ma Durga, I feel everything will be okay and taken care of Solanki’s top picks Sneakers, paired with a kurti for the adda nights with friends or for those pandal hopping marathons. It’s saris all the way for Ashtami anjali, with footwear such as mojris to complete the traditional yet classy look. Dainty earrings, bracelets and embellished bags are some of her favourite Pujo accessories. Anindya Saha; Styled by: Sandip Jaiswal; Make up and hair: Anbika Das Location courtesy: South City Mall You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.
