Dabboo Ratnani
Dabboo Ratnani | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Fashion photography Bollywood photography |
Dabboo Ratnani is an Indian fashion and commercial photographer,[1] known for his annual calendar, first published in 1999.[2][3] He has shot cover photographs for magazines, including GQ, Filmfare, Hello, Stardust, Femina, etc
Work[edit]
In 2006, he was in the jury for the Miss India contest.[4] Ratnani was a mentor for the India's Next Top Model show, which aired on MTV India. In 2020, Ratnani was featured in the N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India.[5]
He has shot cover photographs for Better Homes and Gardens.[6]
Calendar[edit]
Ratnani's best known work is his annual calendar.[7] He has helped create a trend of collectible celebrity calendars in India. He is one of a number of photographers with calendars widely covered in the media.[8] Bollywood stars have appeared on his calendar. Every year the launch of the calendar features celebrities, 24 of them for each year.[9] 18 of the 24 celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Bipasha Basu, Arjun Rampal and Abhishek Bachchan, are a constant feature on his calendar. For the 2012 edition, Ratnani shot a video with some behind-the-scenes moments for each celebrity, which were made available on YouTube.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Capturing the X-factor: Daboo Ratnani". Deccan Herald. 3 February 2006. Archived from the original on 14 March 2007. Retrieved 10 March 2007.
- ^ "24 frames make a year". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 6 January 2006. Archived from the original on 2 March 2006. Retrieved 10 March 2007.
- ^ "Splashing stars". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 20 January 2007. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
- ^ Dasgupta, Piyali (1 November 2006). "Kaun banegi Miss India?". Delhi Times. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
- ^ N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India. M4M Reviews (2020-04-24). Retrieved on 2021-08-01.
- ^ "Better Homes and Gardens now in India". Agency FAQs. 14 March 2007. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
- ^ "Dabboo Ratnani, photographer". Femina Miss India. 2004. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
- ^ From calendars to collectibles (by Sulekha Nair): The Financial Express, 26 November 2006 (Retrieved on 26 May 2007). Financialexpress.com (2006-11-26). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.
- ^ "Dabboo Ratnani's 2004 calendar launched: Screen India, 16 January 2004 (Retrieved on 26 May 2007)". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 25 May 2007.
- ^ I can’t not upset people: Dabboo Ratnani. Hindustan Times (2012-01-09). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.
