It's a noisy, messy fittings session.
'There should be some time to grab a quick bite,' the model thinks, while answering an urgent phone call.
Her fingers then quickly scan the ubiquitous instrument for unread messages.
But hey, it's time for rehearsals. Followed by a fresh coat of make-up. And change of outfit.
'You're up next!' The choreographer yells on the talkie.
And it all unfolds in a matter of seconds -- the months of anticipation, the rigorous diet and fitness schedule, the pain of perseverance, the nervous excitement as you wait for your turn in the wings...
Before the curtains rise for yet another show at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI in Mumbai, a team of able artistes, tireless models and crew members mumble a silent prayer... that it all goes smoothly.
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani brings you unfiltered moments of chaos, hard work and confidence behind designer Rajdeep Ranawat's show.
All photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com
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