A potential conflict between Bahu Aishwarya and Saas Jaya has been averted thanks to some deft balancing by Ash’s mother Vrinda Rai.
Ash was keen to get her wedding dresses designed by her favorite designer Nita Lulla but Jay preferred Abu Jaani and Sandeep Khosla, the duo who incidentally clothed Amitabh Bachchan’s wax replica at Madame Tussauds.
Family watchers feared that the relationship between Jaya – who is known for her silent temper – and Ash, who is rightly called the ice maiden – would freeze even before it begins officially.
Yash Chopra introduced Neeta to Aishwarya10 years ago and since then Neeta has been the star’s preferred designer. Aishwarya’s costumes in the films Umrao Jaan, Devdas, Taal, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam were designed by Neeta as were her dresses at prestigious events such as the Cannes Festival. The bond between the two friends has been strong and stable.
Jaya, on the other hand, has been loyal to Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla.
According to the grapevine Vrinda Rai, Ash’s diplomatic mother worked out a compromise to satisfy both parties. Being the bride’s mother, she had to delicately work around the conflict areas to make both strong-willed women happy.
So now the final decisions are as follows: Neeta Lulla will design a gold zari embroidered saree for Ash to wear on her wedding day. For her mehendi on the 18th, Ash will wear a red zari embroidered ghagra-choli also designed by Neeta Lulla.
Abu-Sandeep will design Ash’s outfit for the Sangeet ceremony at Prateeksha on the 19th.
Vrinda Rai will gift Ash with heritage jewelery from her own collection and her inheritance from the Rai family.
