Sonali's Society

The lsquoFattyrsquo FilesWho needs a power suit when you have a custom bag tag and a pup Fatima Sana Shaikh exits a meeting at Roy Kapur Films in style on Tuesday proving that the best deals are signed with a side of sass and a little furMaharani MovesFashion designer Maheka Mirpuri turned the Taj Lands End into a highoctane runway on Tuesday unveiling her latest collection over chic hors drsquooeuvres and even chicer company Leading the pack wearing Mahekarsquos Maharani Athleisure line was Sunny Leone who popped in headtotoe pink with nails to match But donrsquot let the sharp look fool you mdash there were zero talons on display The night was strictly about girl power solidarity and supporting a designer whose heart is as big as her guest listMaheka Mirpuri and Sunny LeoneWhile the new threads were the headline the real glue in this association is Mahekarsquos tireless philanthropic hustle ldquoWhat drew us together was charityrdquo Sunny shared with yours truly reflecting on her longstanding relationship with Maheka and her MCAN Foundation ldquoWersquove developed such a great bond mdash itrsquos always laughsrdquoOf course Sunny wasnrsquot the only heavy hitter in the room mdash the evening was a revolving door of nostalgic glamour with Isha Koppikar Akanksha Malhotra Aggarwal and Madhoo Shah all turning up to show some love Between the neon vibes and the genuine sisterhood Maheka didnrsquot just launch a collection mdash she reminded us that the best accessory is always a solid support systemGoing GagaIt has been a few days since Easter but wersquore still awwing over Brett Lee and daughter Helenarsquos celebratory special on social media Cricketrsquos favourite rockstar bowler traded his 150 kmph thunderbolts for acoustic melody on Sunday strumming his guitar while his daughter belted out Shallow for a soulful holiday singalong Itrsquos a side of the speedster yoursquove got to love mdash one that feels less like a fierce Aussie competitor and more like a doting musicallyinclined dadBrett Lee and daughter HelenaOf course for those of us in Mumbai this musical streak is perfectly onbrand We still remember when lsquoBingarsquo became an honorary Mumbaikar topping the charts with the legendary Asha Bhosle for their 2006 duet Yoursquore the One for Me And since his 2011 foray into musical philanthropy for the cityrsquos marginalised children Leersquos guitar has always had a permanent home in the city Seeing him pass that lsquosurrsquo down to Helena feels like a sweet fullcircle moment for a man whose heart mdash and harmony mdash is inextricably tied to IndiaSushi and a side of slayWhen Kajol isnrsquot contractually obligated to play the superstar yoursquoll often find her flaunting a messy bun served with a side of nomakeup and donrsquotmesswithme But April 6 saw the actor looking flawless at our favourite Japanese haunt Izumi mdash out for a casual lunch with her inner circle Seated at a tiny table was a terrific trio mdash with interior maven Renu Chainani making up the numbers mdash sharing ramen and revelationsKajolWhile Gen Z is busy posting lsquocandidrsquo gym reels the OGs evidently prefer a lowkey catchup and highquality sushi Kajol is known to favour Oriental eatery Mizu too but when something other than gyoza calls Malaika Arorarsquos Scarlett House serves as the ultimate private sanctuary Bandra offers a buffet of backdrops for Kajol and her clan but the item that has them coming back for more isnrsquot on any menu pure unscripted camaraderieBoardroom BombshellAnother one of Nutanrsquos nieces is on my radar today mdash and shersquos a power player too Reshma Chattaram Chamberlin chose to trade a cinematic spotlight for the American dream several years ago mdash bypassing the family business to create her own brand of stardom Currently cofounder and chief brand officer at Summersalt a directtoconsumer swimwear brand known for being stylish sustainable and inclusive Reshma is making waves on foreign shoresReshma Chattaram ChamberlinNamed one of the lsquo10 Most Innovative Style Companies of the Yearrsquo Reshmarsquos rise with Summersalt saw her recently commanding the legendary Nasdaq board in the heart of Times Square While that massive New York moment is what grabbed our attention Reshma has been a quiet force for years mdash raising an enviable round of funding for her brand making it to the very magazine pages she once designed and methodically disrupting the American retail market from her St Louis headquarters Itrsquos a masterclass in global brandbuilding that proves you donrsquot need a film set to be a leading lady mdash even when you come from a lineage of silverscreen stars