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| Dabboo Ratnani | |
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| Born | (1971-12-24) 24 December 1971 (age 53) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Spouse | Manisha D. Ratnani |
| Children | 3 |
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
- "Capturing the X-factor: Dabboo Ratnani". Deccan Herald. 3 February 2006. Archived from the original on 14 March 2007. Retrieved 10 March 2007.
- "24 frames make a year". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 6 January 2006. Retrieved 10 March 2007.
- "Splashing stars". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 20 January 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
- "Better Homes and Gardens now in India". Agency FAQs. 14 March 2007. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
- Dasgupta, Piyali (1 November 2006). "Kaun banegi Miss India?". Delhi Times. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
- "Dabboo Ratnani, photographer". Femina Miss India. 2004. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
- 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.
- Dabboo Ratnani's 2004 calendar launched: Screen India, January 16, 2004 (Retrieved on 26 May, 2007)
- I can't not upset people: Dabboo Ratnani. Hindustan Times (9 January 2012). Retrieved on 17 May 2012.
- Dabboo Ratnani's Calendar 2018. FilmyAdvisor (23 January 2018). Retrieved on 24 January 2018.