When Zeenat Aman Failed To Recognise Designer Sabyasachi; Actress Recalls ‘I Spluttered An Apology…’

Sabyasachi Mukherjee is one of the most renowned fashion designers across the world. But there was one time mentioned recently by veteran actress Zeenat Aman, when sge failed to recognise her. In a post shared by the actress, she recalled an incident from 2022, when she bumped into Sabyasachi but could not recognise him. Describing the story, Aman shared that it was Sabyasachi who started talking and expressing that she had inspired him since he was a boy. To which Zeenat Aman shared her gratitude for his generous words and then she asked his name. Sabyasachi then told his name with a demure smile and politeness. Zeenat Aman then apologised to the designer for the same.

Zeenat Aman wrote on Instagram, “I pulled out this red top to wear for our casual photo shoot on the terrace of my apartment building, and an incident came to mind. You may enjoy this story… November 2022. It was @zanuski’s birthday and we had celebrated with high tea at the lovely Sea Lounge in The Taj Mahal Palace hotel in town. The boys had already made their way to the ground floor to window-shop at the designer boutiques, while @carapiranha and I were taking things at a more leisurely pace.”

She continued, “As we turned a corner towards the elevator we could see its doors beginning to close. Just then an elegant hand shot out and the doors parted open smoothly for us. In the elevator carriage were two gentlemen, both immaculately coiffed and dressed. One was a bearded Indian man, and the other I suspect was of caucasian descent. I smiled my thanks as we entered, and observed from their body language that they had recognised me.”

Zeenat Aman added, “Cara jabbed the button for the lobby, and the bearded man spoke. “Ma’am, I’m a big fan of yours, it’s an honour to meet you. I just want to say you have inspired me since I was a boy.” I thanked him for his generous words and he explained to me that he was a designer. As the elevator dinged to a halt, I asked him: “What is your name?””

She added, ““Sabyasachi” he said with a demure smile, politely taking my hand as I spluttered an apology for not recognising him. The two men walked away, and Cara and I looked at each other before bursting into laughter at my gaffe.”