| | | | Fardeen Khan and Natasha Madhvani at a party hosted for them by designer Shahid Amir, at the Vie Lounge and Deck, Juhu, on December 7 | Salil Chaturvedi is the owner of the Provogue brand, and Fardeen its brand ambassador — but their relationship extends beyond professional ties. The duo met more than four years ago on a film set, and went on to become good friends.
Now there are just five days to go before Fardeen's shaadi, and Salil spoke to hitlist about FK (as known by his close friends), and what tips he gave him before the big day on December 15…
Poolside party
It was a cosy, intimate party for Fardeen and Natasha at the J W Marriott poolside, consisting of friends and family, including some relatives of Natasha, who are down from London for the wedding. Last year, when I married Anisha on October 21, Fardeen had also thrown a party for me. I was quite touched; I hadn't expected it. I first met Fardeen…
More than four years ago, on the sets of a film for which Fardeen was shooting. I wanted him to endorse Provogue, and Fardeen was waiting for us inside his van. He came across as a very suave guy, a thorough gentleman, very polite and extremely non-filmi.
No attitude or tantrums; he's a very down-to-earth guy. I didn't select FK to be the brand ambassador — women chose him.
When I was looking around for someone to model our clothes, he was already a style icon, with women swooning over him. That clinched my opinion that he was the best brand ambassador for Provogue. Shy guy
There is a whole side of him that few people know. Fardeen is very shy guy; he only opens up to people he knows.
He's a rock-solid human being, who has always been there for me and stood by me whenever I needed him. Fardeen is a very straightforward guy – there are no surprises with him. What you see is what you get. What I don't like
He can be too honest and non-diplomatic. He should learn to be a lot more tactful. My friend's bride
It was early this year, when I had gone to meet him at his Juhu home. He was very clear and emphatic that this was the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with.
Fardeen was totally besotted by Natasha; he told me, 'I am very sure that I want to marry her'. I was very happy for him.
She's a sweetheart! Natasha is a nice, simple girl who adores Fardeen. She's an extrovert and very strong-willed — she has a mind of her own. Natasha and Fardeen are identical in one trait — they are both honest, straight-talking people. My tips to Fardeen
I told Fardeen to get ready for a lot of changes in his lifestyle, and also the fact that a huge responsibility is coming his way. I don't believe in giving too many tips. It's best that people find out for themselves. I am very happy that I married Anisha — I now have someone in my life who is my emotional anchor. |
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