Eka Lakhani on styling Ranveer Singh in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: “We showed masculinity like never before…He could wear 10 brands in one look and make it work”

Last week, it was revealed that The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had invited 529 people from the film industry around the world to become members in 2026.One of those invited was Eka Lakhani, a well-known costume designer.She was one of the few Indians to get this special invitation, along with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, editors A Sreekar Prasad and Deepa Bhatia, and others.Interestingly, the Academy mentioned one of Eka's films, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), alongside her name.She designed the costume for Ranveer Singh's character, Rocky, which received a lot of praise.The costumes were very important in making Rocky look real and authentic.In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Eka talked about working with Ranveer on the film directed by Karan Johar.

Eka Lakhani said, “We showed masculinity like never before...

He could wear 10 brands in one look and make it work.”

She added, “By far, if I had the most fun on a film, it’s been Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.

Usually, you take a realistic approach while building a character.But in this film, we could just think beyond the usual.There were no limits, as that’s how Rocky was.He didn’t have boundaries.He could wear 10 brands in one look or 10 colours in one look and yet make it work.Hence, we went all out with the styling and the brands.We even did international shopping.We showed masculinity in a way that hadn’t really been portrayed before.”

She also said, “We had a blast with Rocky and it was unlike anything that I’ve done in my career throughout.

Since then, my association with Ranveer started.Hence, it was a monumental chapter in my life.”

Ranveer Singh has also commented on her being honored by the Academy.

Eka has a good relationship with Karan Johar and considers Mani Ratnam her mentor.

Eka added, “The first person I spoke to after Ravi, my husband Ravi Bhagchandka, was Karan.

I messaged him instantly.He said, ‘You’re going to be my fellow Academy voter.’ Karan and Mani sir are people with whom I associate on a daily basis.It feels good that they are happy with my achievements.They are always so supportive and encouraging.They all play a huge part in it.It’s never done alone.There are so many people who are responsible for where you reach and how you grow.So, all of them taking a little bit of pride in it makes me really happy (smiles).”