#ELLEArchives: Bipasha Basu On The Designers, Images And Iconic Looks That Shaped Her Career

Bipasha Basu has had many firsts. For #ELLEArchives, she opens up the archive to revisit the photographs, people, clothes and career-defining moments that have stayed with her. From her earliest days as a model and the photographers who captured her at the beginning of her career to her friendships with designers Manish Malhotra and Rocky S, Basu looks back at the relationships that shaped her journey. She also tells the story of becoming a Sabyasachi bride—and discovering, while choosing her wedding outfit, that the designer already had a rather fitting creation called the ‘Bipasha blouse’. There are stories from the screen too: an awkward shoulder move in a music video that followed her back to the runway, a swimsuit cover she nearly refused to shoot, and the films, songs and characters that remain memorable years later. More recently, Basu’s return to the runway for Lakmé Fashion Week became an unexpectedly emotional homecoming. Here, she reflects on that moment, her relationship with work today and why strength, fitness and looking after your health—particularly for women—matter more to her than ever. Watch Bipasha Basu revisit the stories behind some of the most memorable moments of her life and career, only on ELLE India. Editorial Director and Words by: Ainee Nizami Ahmedi Videographer: Honey Dedhia Stylist: Dolla Baruah Agency: Entourage Talents Asst. Art Director: Shrushti Sudhakar Hair: Madhuri Nakhale Makeup: Savleen Kaur Manchanda Agency: Eficiente Management