Sonali's Society

Animal AttractionItrsquos a jungle out there and Ameesha Patel appears to be the one in charge Turning the pavement into a concrete runway for paps on Tuesday the actor strutted into an Andheri studio sporting a fierce leopardprint dress that practically roared Trends come and go but one thing is for certain mdash a true alpha female always knows her anglesFrom masters to modernistsHooked to all the action on the sidelines of the IPL one thing is clear the lsquogentlemanrsquos gamersquo hasnrsquot just evolved mdash itrsquos had a complete personality transplant If one needed proof it came on Sunday with Virat Kohlirsquos latest outburst serving as a flashing neon sign of the new eraVirat KohliDuring the highoctane Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore clash Kohli didnrsquot just lose his wicket to a full toss outside off stump he lost his zen too Despite reaching a 38ball 50 he skipped the celebration in favour of a mini meltdown mdash hurling his helmet and gloves in frustration as he stormed toward the dugoutWhile the purists are in a tailspin this isnrsquot just a lsquoKohli momentrsquo mdash itrsquos a symbol of a shifting baseline where aggression has become the new acceptable If anything Kohli is the prototype for a game that has traded quiet reverence for raw unfiltered emotionWe are miles away from the stoic elegance of the past Stalwarts like Sachin Tendulkar famously championed a deep almost spiritual respect for their gear once noting he would never dream of disrespecting the tools of the trade To the Master Blaster the bat was sacred To the modern player itrsquos a casualty of warKilling it at CoachellaJust yesterday I was lamenting the lack of Indian representation at Coachella mdash and while therersquos still no surprise homegrown act on the lineup one desi girl is definitely bringing the heat to the desert Enter Alanna Panday daughter to Deanne and Chikki and superglam sibling to Ahaan Panday With both looks and lineage lined up in her favour Alanna could easily have been a movie star in aamchi Mumbai but instead she chooses to carve her own path as a Los Angelesbased influencerAlanna PandayA seasoned Coachella regular Alanna made a highoctane return to the music festival this year after a twoyear hiatus to focus on her baby While most of the world would pay crazy money just for a glimpse of headliners like Justin Bieber Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G Alanna is in the enviable position of being paid to be thereOn Weekend 1 she served a stunning wardrobe of looks curated for her brand partners Magnum and Revolve proving her fashion game is as sharp as ever Beyond the sponsorships though we hear she has the ultimate lsquoaccess all areasrsquo pass mdash her husband Ivorrsquos childhood friend manages one of the festivalrsquos top performers With her global aesthetic and a vibe to match Alanna isnrsquot just attending Coachella mdash shersquos defining her moment thereAnniversary EscapeItrsquos been four years since the internet nearly capsized over their lsquobalcony weddingrsquo and frankly Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are still giving us the ultimate masterclass in lowkey highglamAlia Bhatt and Ranbir KapoorTo celebrate another trip around the sun for their wedding that is the industryrsquos lsquoitrsquo couple traded Mumbairsquos chaos for the powdery calm of Lech Aliarsquos April 14 photo dump is all things snowy and serene mdash cosy selfies in a chic black turtleneck playful skiing clips that prove theyrsquore quite literally ldquogliding and fallingrdquo through life together and a mood that feels like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani mdash just grown upThe real scenestealer though is Ranbir on alpacafeeding duty with little Raha mdash wholesome enough to momentarily distract from his upcoming turn as Lord Ram Add to that Aliarsquos nostalgic nod to Highway mdash ldquoTu saath hain toh din raat hainrdquo mdash and the message is clear beyond the films the fashion and the frenzy theyrsquove already built what looks like a pretty wonderful lifeAnd maybe thatrsquos the real charm While the spotlight follows their next bigscreen moves itrsquos these unguarded inbetween moments that keep the fascination alive mdash effortless intimate and just a little bit aspirationalThe Wankhede HangoverWhile the scoreboard at the Wankhede left Mumbai fans cold on Sunday night the social heat in the stands was just beginning to simmer The talk of the last 48 hours hasnrsquot been about Hardik Pandyarsquos bowling changes but rather a lsquohard launchrsquo at the stadium gates YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia aka BeerBiceps effectively confirmed his relationship with influencer Juhi Bhatt while navigating the crowds mdash politely declining a fanrsquos selfie because he was ldquowith his girlfriendrdquo That simple statement sent the cityrsquos digital elite into a fullon frenzyRanveer AllahbadiaBut the real power move happened postmatch While the MI squad retreated for a sombre lsquohealing mealrsquo to process their latest loss the cityrsquos corporate OGs and discerning diners were spotted drifting toward Flint at the NCPA Over Rahul Akerkarrsquos woodfired plates the conversation wasnrsquot about run rates but the electric anticipation of the upcoming Met Gala guest list and which of our own will be representing the city in New York Here in Mumbai the game may end at 11 pm but the real play always begins at midnight