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Designer Neeta Lulla definitely knows where her loyalty lies. So while one section has criticised Aishwarya’s western avatar at Cannes, Neeta — who had designed two sarees for her sojourn — is quick to support her. “People need to understand that Ash is an international figure and an ambassador for L’Oreal. So obviously, she had to don a western look,” she justifies.

She’s also quick to note that she harbours no ill feelings towards Ash. “Ash and I share a great rapport. Why should I feel bad? Just because she didn’t wear my designs at Cannes? She’ll wear the sarees later at some other red carpet function,” retorts Neeta, reiterating that the general mood at Cannes required Ash to go western.

Neeta, who has also designed for Ash in Jagmohan Mundhra’s ‘Provoked’, says she has yet to hear feedback. “Not many have seen it yet. But I’m waiting to know what people think of Ash’s look in the film,” she says.

If that’s not enough, she’s just back from Vancouver where she was actively involved in the launch of ‘Crossover Bollywood Se’ — the designer store that houses collections of over 21 renowned designers from India. “This is the second of the chain, the first one being in Dubai.

But it’s definitely one of the biggest of its kind in North America.”
And what was it like to work with Suniel Shetty, who has partnered with Ranee Khera for this store? “Suniel has always been fun to work with. He may have had many preoccupations, but he was always on the floor to take stock of things,” enthuses Neeta.