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'''Dabboo Ratnani''' is a leading Indian fashion photographer,<ref>{{cite news | title = Capturing the X-factor: Daboo Ratnani |work=Deccan Herald | date = 2006-02-03 | url = http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb32006/living113218200623.asp | accessdate = 2007-03-10 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070314001753/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb32006/living113218200623.asp|archivedate = 2007-03-14}}</ref> known for his annual calendar which has become a highly notable showbiz event in ] since its first publication in 1999.<ref>{{cite news | title = 24 frames make a year | publisher = The Telegraph | date = 2006-01-06 | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060106/asp/calcutta/story_5684379.asp | accessdate = 2007-03-10 | location=Calcutta, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Splashing stars | publisher = The Telegraph | date = 2007-01-20 | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070120/asp/weekend/story_7284157.asp | accessdate = 2007-03-28 | location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> He has shot cover photographs for ''],'' ''],'' ''Hi Blitz,'' ''Ok India,'' ''],'' ''],'' ''],'' ''],'' and '']''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Better Homes and Gardens now in India |publisher=Agency FAQs |date=14 March 2007 |url=http://www.agencyfaqs.com/media/media_newslets/Media/13002.html |accessdate=28 March 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317024255/http://www.agencyfaqs.com/media/media_newslets/Media/13002.html |archivedate=17 March 2007 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> In 2006, he was in the jury for the ] contest.<ref>{{cite news | title = Kaun banegi Miss India? | publisher = Delhi Times | date = 2006-11-01 | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/kaun-banegi-miss-india/articleshow/1368003.cms | accessdate = 2007-03-28 | first1=Piyali | last1=Dasgupta}}</ref> Ratnani was a mentor for the '']'' show, which aired on ].<ref>, India TV, October 06, 2018</ref> '''Dabboo Ratnani''' is an Indian celebrity ],<ref>{{cite news | title = Capturing the X-factor: Dabboo Ratnani |work=Deccan Herald | date = 3 February 2006 | url = http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb32006/living113218200623.asp | accessdate = 10 March 2007 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070314001753/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb32006/living113218200623.asp|archivedate = 14 March 2007}}</ref> known for his annual calendar which started in 1999.<ref>{{cite news | title = 24 frames make a year | publisher = The Telegraph | date = 6 January 2006 | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060106/asp/calcutta/story_5684379.asp | accessdate = 10 March 2007 | location=Calcutta, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Splashing stars | publisher = The Telegraph | date = 20 January 2007 | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070120/asp/weekend/story_7284157.asp | accessdate = 28 March 2007 | location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> He has shot cover photographs for ''],'' ''],'' ''Hi Blitz,'' ''Ok India,'' ''],'' ''],'' ''],'' ''],'' and '']''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Better Homes and Gardens now in India |publisher=Agency FAQs |date=14 March 2007 |url=http://www.agencyfaqs.com/media/media_newslets/Media/13002.html |accessdate=28 March 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317024255/http://www.agencyfaqs.com/media/media_newslets/Media/13002.html |archivedate=17 March 2007 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> In 2006, he was in the jury for the ] contest.<ref>{{cite news | title = Kaun banegi Miss India? | publisher = Delhi Times | date = 1 November 2006 | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/kaun-banegi-miss-india/articleshow/1368003.cms | accessdate = 28 March 2007 | first1=Piyali | last1=Dasgupta}}</ref>

==Biography==
Born on December 25, he practiced his skill as a young man in ] training together with ].<ref name="miss india">{{cite news|title=Dabboo Ratnani, photographer |publisher=Femina Miss India |year=2004 |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681222.cms |accessdate=29 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317223216/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681222.cms |archivedate=17 March 2007 }}</ref> He has been working independently since 1994.


==Work== ==Work==
Ratnani is one of the prominent ] and celebrity photographers in the Indian cinema. His induction into the world of photography came about largely by chance. Films got Ratnani editorial work, which in turn got him model portfolios, which led him to advertising. His work has been used for film advertising and publicity ]s. Ratnani is a ] and celebrity photographer in the Indian cinema. Films got Ratnani editorial work, which in turn got him model portfolios, which led him to advertising. His work has been used for film advertising and publicity ]s.


Ratnani judged the India's Top Model show, which aired on MTV India.
===Calendar===
⚫ Ratnani's best known work is his annual calendar.<ref name="miss india"/> He has helped create a trend of collectible celebrity calendars in India, after the fashion of the ]. He is one of a number of photographers with trademark calendars widely covered in the media.<ref>. Financialexpress.com (2006-11-26). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref> Over the years top ] stars have appeared on his calendar. Every year the launch of the calendar becomes a major event featuring top celebrities, 24 of them for each year.<ref></ref> 18 of the 24 celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Bipasha Basu, Arjun Rampal and Abhishek Bachchan, are a constant feature on his calendar. For the 2012 edition, the photographer shot a video with some behind-the-scenes moments for each celebrity, which were made available on YouTube.<ref>. Hindustan Times (2012-01-09). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref>


===Calendars===
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⚫ Ratnani's best known work is his annual calendar.<ref name="miss india">{{cite news|title=Dabboo Ratnani, photographer |publisher=Femina Miss India |year=2004 |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681222.cms |accessdate=29 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317223216/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681222.cms |archivedate=17 March 2007 }}</ref><ref>. Financialexpress.com (26 November 2006). Retrieved on 17 May 2012.</ref> Every year the calendar features 24 celebrities.<ref></ref> 18 of the 24 celebrities, including ], ], ], ], ] and ] are a constant feature on his calendar. For the 2012 edition, he shot a video with some behind-the-scenes moments for each celebrity, which were made available on YouTube.<ref>. Hindustan Times (9 January 2012). Retrieved on 17 May 2012.</ref> ] made her debut appearance in the 2018 calendar.<ref>. FilmyAdvisor (23 January 2018). Retrieved on 24 January 2018.</ref>
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==References==
===Film publicity===
Ratnani took publicity stills for films like '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', .

===Magazines===
He has shot for magazines like Elle, Ok India, Hi Blitz, Stern, Marie Claire, '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']'', as well as for the leading men's lifestyle magazines and .

===Advertising industry===
He also has worked in advertising for brands like Nokia with Shahrukh Khan, Movado with Harbhajan Singh, Acer computers with Hrithik Roshan, Boroplus with Kareena Kapoor, Belmonte suitings with Shahrukh Khan, Provogue, Asian Paints & lays with Saif ali Khan, ] (with ]), ] (with ], ], ], Amitabh B perfume (with ]), ], ], ], ] (with Kareena Kapoor), ] (with ] and ]), ] (with Shahrukh Khan), ] (with Amitabh Bachchan, ] and ]), ], ] (with Shahrukh Khan and ]), ] (with Amitabh Bachchan).<ref name="miss india"/>

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Dabboo Ratnani
Born (1971-12-24) 24 December 1971 (age 53)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Occupations
SpouseManisha D. Ratnani
Children3

Dabboo Ratnani is an Indian celebrity fashion photographer, known for his annual calendar which started in 1999. He has shot cover photographs for Cosmopolitan, Filmfare, Hi Blitz, Ok India, Elle (India), Verve, Femina, The Man, and Better Homes and Gardens. In 2006, he was in the jury for the Miss India contest.

Work

Ratnani is a portrait and celebrity photographer in the Indian cinema. Films got Ratnani editorial work, which in turn got him model portfolios, which led him to advertising. His work has been used for film advertising and publicity campaigns.

Ratnani judged the India's Top Model show, which aired on MTV India.

Calendars

Ratnani's best known work is his annual calendar. Every year the calendar features 24 celebrities. 18 of the 24 celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Bipasha Basu and Arjun Rampal are a constant feature on his calendar. For the 2012 edition, he shot a video with some behind-the-scenes moments for each celebrity, which were made available on YouTube. Manushi Chhillar made her debut appearance in the 2018 calendar.

References

  1. "Capturing the X-factor: Dabboo Ratnani". Deccan Herald. 3 February 2006. Archived from the original on 14 March 2007. Retrieved 10 March 2007.
  2. "24 frames make a year". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 6 January 2006. Retrieved 10 March 2007.
  3. "Splashing stars". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 20 January 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
  4. "Better Homes and Gardens now in India". Agency FAQs. 14 March 2007. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
  5. Dasgupta, Piyali (1 November 2006). "Kaun banegi Miss India?". Delhi Times. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
  6. "Dabboo Ratnani, photographer". Femina Miss India. 2004. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
  7. From calendars to collectibles (by Sulekha Nair): The Financial Express, November 26, 2006 (Retrieved on 26 May, 2007). Financialexpress.com (26 November 2006). Retrieved on 17 May 2012.
  8. Dabboo Ratnani's 2004 calendar launched: Screen India, January 16, 2004 (Retrieved on 26 May, 2007)
  9. I can't not upset people: Dabboo Ratnani. Hindustan Times (9 January 2012). Retrieved on 17 May 2012.
  10. Dabboo Ratnani's Calendar 2018. FilmyAdvisor (23 January 2018). Retrieved on 24 January 2018.

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