King Charles III’s coronation concert included performances and appearances from several celebrities. Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, who lives in London with husband and businessman Anand Abuja and their son Vayu made a spoken word performance to introduce the Commonwealth virtual choir. This was her first appearance at an event for the royal family.
For the event, Sonam opted for a floor-length gown co-designed by Kolkata-based Anamika Khan and UK-based designer Emilia Wickstead. The bespoke floor-length gown for the concert featured a band detail around the shoulders that framed the corseted bodice, extending into a full skirt lined with architectural godet pleats. Designed by Wickstead, the calico-inspired print to finish the entire look was contributed by Khanna. A report by Vogue India said the Indian designer took inspiration from the 17th and 18th-century calico prints, a commodity commonly traded between India and the UK in the past.
On the work front, Sonam is all set to make a comeback with Shome Makhija’s ‘Blind.’ This will be her first film since she gave birth to her son Vayu Kapoor Ahuja in August last year. The first look from the film was shared by the director on Instagram last month.
The movie features Sonam in the lead role, with Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak and Lillete Dubey in supporting roles. ‘Blind’ is a remake of the 2011 Korean film of the same name and centres around a blind police officer searching for a serial killer.