SHILLONG: Auditions for Mrs India Galaxy, which is a platform for married Indian women to exhibit their potentials in the fashion arena that too with a responsibility to promote social cause was held on Saturday at Shillong Club here.Director of Mrs India Galaxy, Ginny Kapoor who is currently in the city for the auditions told reporters that married women could participate in the national pageant to prove their caliber in the modeling world coming out of their cocoon of homemaking. “A lot of women feel that their parents have not given them a chance and life has been unfair to them. After marriage also they face a lot of struggles in terms of raising a family sacrificing their career. In the process they end up neglecting their interests and inherent talents,” she said. She informed that the auditions had already been held in a lot of places – Pune, Surat, Bengaluru, Indore, Kolkata, New Delhi. Shillong is their first place they have chosen for audition in the North East. Commenting on the changing outlook about fashion, Kapoor said, “There was a big difference and things have evolved over the years. There was still an orthodox system in terms of fashion like burqa. But then things have changed in India. We try to blend our culture with modern fashion.” When conducting auditions across India, she found “There is beauty everywhere and there is uniqueness in their own way and women are beautiful in every part of the country.” “The only difference is in the language and accent they were speaking. But they have the same kind of heart. The women want to pursue their dream and there is not much difference,” she added. When asked on how she views fashion scenario in Shillong, Kapoor said, “I heard that it is one of the most fashionable places and I expect to see women who understand fashion and wanting to move forward to explore the world and aspire for the sky.” Speaking on the qualities that make up for Mrs India Galaxy, she pointed out that women should exude confidence, be grounded, and has a humble heart. “Of course, beauty is important so is how you speak, because they will be representing India in International platform. The person should also be well connected with their roots and be able to adapt,” Kapoor said. Meanwhile, Iris Maju, Mrs India World 2015, audition judge indicated that pageant was an opportunity for married women to pursue their dreams. However, she has a word of caution, “Don’t enter any Mrs pageant just to be a model or to enter the glamour world. The aim should be for your development as well as contribution to society.” Being an army man’s wife, she has stayed in different places in India and found Shillong to be a fashionable and trendy place. “North East is the most fashionable place in India and all the latest trends, you can see here,” she added. Maju encouraged women to come out and utilize the platform to fulfill their aspirations. Aldous Mawlong, another judge in the audition and a member of Fashion Society Shillong (FSS) expressed delight for having associated with Mrs India Galaxy as it gels with the objective that FSS is trying to promote. He said, “Even after a woman is married she is still gracious. Married women are stylish and hardworking at the same time.” |