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“

I LOVE TO SPEND ON

SUNGLASSES

”
AND WATCHES…

-Rupali Suri

Rupali Suri shot into the spotlight after winning Gladrags

Megamodels contest. She has dabbled in all spaces to
create a niche for herself and has appeared in a variety of

print and television commercials. Currently she is busy
hosting big ticket shows and corporate events. Vasuijt

Kalia in a tête-à-tête with the model turned actress about
her preferences in shades, Bigg Boss and much more.

Vasujit Kalia (VK): Do you think still has to go through the grind There was a phase in my life when I
Bigg Boss helps to revive the career of the audition test – everyone was a fanatic about sunglasses and
graphs of actors? is required to audition for the I indulged myself by purchasing as
prospective role to judge acting many as I liked – today, I have a shelf
Rupali Suri (RS): Yes, I think it’s skills, screen presence etc. I strongly full of sunglasses – my favourite
a great platform to reach a nation- believe that we all have to prove brands are Prada, Channel, Saint
wide audience – one can be loved or ourselves to be worthy enough of Laurent, Armani, Gucci and Hermes.
hated by the viewers’ depending on the competition.
how well one portrays themselves... VK: Indian eyewear brands vs.
for some people it has worked VK: What is your biggest International ones. Please share
wonders and indeed, helped to extravagance? your thoughts on which are better
revive their stagnant careers. RS: I love to spend on sunglasses and why?

VK: Was it easy getting and watches. RS: My all-time favourite is the
into Bollywood post the Miss India VK: Which sunglasses brands Ray Ban aviator – I may be biased,
contest? do you like? Can you list three hot but I truly believe that it can’t be
favourites in order of preference? beaten by any other brand in terms
RS: Hahahaha ….. Well, yes and
no!! It does give one a platform of RS: I am an aviator fan and it is of price, look and quality.
recognition and exposure but one my preferred shape for sunglasses. VK: A sunglass is considered to

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