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{{Short description|Indian fashion photographer}}
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'''Dabboo Ratnani''' is a leading Indian fashion photographer,<ref>{{cite news | title = Capturing the X-factor: Daboo Ratnani |work=Deccan Herald | date = 2006-02-03 | url = http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb32006/living113218200623.asp | accessdate = 2007-03-10 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070314001753/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb32006/living113218200623.asp|archivedate = 2007-03-14}}</ref> known for his annual calendar which has become a highly notable showbiz event in ] since its first publication in 1999.<ref>{{cite news | title = 24 frames make a year | publisher = The Telegraph | date = 2006-01-06 | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060106/asp/calcutta/story_5684379.asp | accessdate = 2007-03-10 | location=Calcutta, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Splashing stars | publisher = The Telegraph | date = 2007-01-20 | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070120/asp/weekend/story_7284157.asp | accessdate = 2007-03-28 | location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> He has shot cover photographs for ''],'' ''],'' ''Hi Blitz,'' ''Ok India,'' ''],'' ''],'' ''],'' ''],'' and '']''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Better Homes and Gardens now in India |publisher=Agency FAQs |date=14 March 2007 |url=http://www.agencyfaqs.com/media/media_newslets/Media/13002.html |accessdate=28 March 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317024255/http://www.agencyfaqs.com/media/media_newslets/Media/13002.html |archivedate=17 March 2007 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> In 2006, he was in the jury for the ] contest.<ref>{{cite news | title = Kaun banegi Miss India? | publisher = Delhi Times | date = 2006-11-01 | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/kaun-banegi-miss-india/articleshow/1368003.cms | accessdate = 2007-03-28 | first1=Piyali | last1=Dasgupta}}</ref> Ratnani was a mentor for the '']'' show, which aired on ].<ref>, India TV, October 06, 2018</ref> '''Dabboo Ratnani''' is an Indian fashion and commercial photographer,<ref>{{cite news | title = Capturing the X-factor: Daboo Ratnani |work=Deccan Herald | date = 2006-02-03 | url = http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb32006/living113218200623.asp | accessdate = 2007-03-10 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070314001753/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb32006/living113218200623.asp|archivedate = 2007-03-14}}</ref> known for his annual calendar, first published in 1999.<ref>{{cite news | title = 24 frames make a year | publisher = The Telegraph | date = 2006-01-06 | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060106/asp/calcutta/story_5684379.asp | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060302002554/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060106/asp/calcutta/story_5684379.asp | url-status = dead | archive-date = 2 March 2006 | accessdate = 2007-03-10 | location=Calcutta, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Splashing stars | publisher = The Telegraph | date = 2007-01-20 | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070120/asp/weekend/story_7284157.asp | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070930022322/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070120/asp/weekend/story_7284157.asp | url-status = dead | archive-date = 30 September 2007 | accessdate = 2007-03-28 | location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> He has shot cover photographs for magazines, including GQ, Filmfare, Hello, Stardust, Femina, etc

==Biography==
Born on December 25, he practiced his skill as a young man in ] training together with ].<ref name="miss india">{{cite news|title=Dabboo Ratnani, photographer |publisher=Femina Miss India |year=2004 |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681222.cms |accessdate=29 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317223216/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681222.cms |archivedate=17 March 2007 }}</ref> He has been working independently since 1994.


==Work== ==Work==
In 2006, he was in the jury for the ] contest.<ref>{{cite news | title = Kaun banegi Miss India? | publisher = Delhi Times | date = 2006-11-01 | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/kaun-banegi-miss-india/articleshow/1368003.cms | accessdate = 2007-03-28 | first1=Piyali | last1=Dasgupta}}</ref> Ratnani was a mentor for the '']'' show, which aired on ]. In 2020, Ratnani was featured in the N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India.<ref>. M4M Reviews (2020-04-24). Retrieved on 2021-08-01.</ref>
Ratnani is one of the prominent ] and celebrity photographers in the Indian cinema. His induction into the world of photography came about largely by chance. Films got Ratnani editorial work, which in turn got him model portfolios, which led him to advertising. His work has been used for film advertising and publicity ]s.

He has shot cover photographs for ''].''<ref>{{cite web|title=Better Homes and Gardens now in India |publisher=Agency FAQs |date=14 March 2007 |url=http://www.agencyfaqs.com/media/media_newslets/Media/13002.html |accessdate=28 March 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317024255/http://www.agencyfaqs.com/media/media_newslets/Media/13002.html |archivedate=17 March 2007 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref>


===Calendar=== ===Calendar===
Ratnani's best known work is his annual calendar.<ref name="miss india"/> He has helped create a trend of collectible celebrity calendars in India, after the fashion of the ]. He is one of a number of photographers with trademark calendars widely covered in the media.<ref>. Financialexpress.com (2006-11-26). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref> Over the years top ] stars have appeared on his calendar. Every year the launch of the calendar becomes a major event featuring top celebrities, 24 of them for each year.<ref></ref> 18 of the 24 celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Bipasha Basu, Arjun Rampal and Abhishek Bachchan, are a constant feature on his calendar. For the 2012 edition, the photographer shot a video with some behind-the-scenes moments for each celebrity, which were made available on YouTube.<ref>. Hindustan Times (2012-01-09). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref> Ratnani's best known work is his annual calendar.<ref name="miss india">{{cite news|title=Dabboo Ratnani, photographer |publisher=Femina Miss India |year=2004 |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681222.cms |accessdate=29 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317223216/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681222.cms |archivedate=17 March 2007 }}</ref> He has helped create a trend of collectible celebrity calendars in India. He is one of a number of photographers with calendars widely covered in the media.<ref>. Financialexpress.com (2006-11-26). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref> ] stars have appeared on his calendar. Every year the launch of the calendar features celebrities, 24 of them for each year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=7066 |title=Dabboo Ratnani’s 2004 calendar launched: Screen India, 16 January 2004 (Retrieved on 26 May 2007) |access-date=25 May 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927220913/http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=7066 |archive-date=27 September 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> 18 of the 24 celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Bipasha Basu, Arjun Rampal and Abhishek Bachchan, are a constant feature on his calendar. For the 2012 edition, Ratnani shot a video with some behind-the-scenes moments for each celebrity, which were made available on ].<ref>. Hindustan Times (2012-01-09). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref>


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===Film publicity===
Ratnani took publicity stills for films like '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', .

===Magazines===
He has shot for magazines like Elle, Ok India, Hi Blitz, Stern, Marie Claire, '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']'', as well as for the leading men's lifestyle magazines and .

===Advertising industry===
He also has worked in advertising for brands like Nokia with Shahrukh Khan, Movado with Harbhajan Singh, Acer computers with Hrithik Roshan, Boroplus with Kareena Kapoor, Belmonte suitings with Shahrukh Khan, Provogue, Asian Paints & lays with Saif ali Khan, ] (with ]), ] (with ], ], ], Amitabh B perfume (with ]), ], ], ], ] (with Kareena Kapoor), ] (with ] and ]), ] (with Shahrukh Khan), ] (with Amitabh Bachchan, ] and ]), ], ] (with Shahrukh Khan and ]), ] (with Amitabh Bachchan).<ref name="miss india"/>

==Footnotes==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Latest revision as of 04:56, 5 September 2023

Indian fashion photographer

Dabboo Ratnani
NationalityIndian
OccupationFashion photography Bollywood photography

Dabboo Ratnani is an Indian fashion and commercial photographer, known for his annual calendar, first published in 1999. He has shot cover photographs for magazines, including GQ, Filmfare, Hello, Stardust, Femina, etc

Work

In 2006, he was in the jury for the Miss India contest. Ratnani was a mentor for the India's Next Top Model show, which aired on MTV India. In 2020, Ratnani was featured in the N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India.

He has shot cover photographs for Better Homes and Gardens.

Calendar

Ratnani's best known work is his annual calendar. He has helped create a trend of collectible celebrity calendars in India. He is one of a number of photographers with calendars widely covered in the media. Bollywood stars have appeared on his calendar. Every year the launch of the calendar features celebrities, 24 of them for each year. 18 of the 24 celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Bipasha Basu, Arjun Rampal and Abhishek Bachchan, are a constant feature on his calendar. For the 2012 edition, Ratnani shot a video with some behind-the-scenes moments for each celebrity, which were made available on YouTube.

References

  1. "Capturing the X-factor: Daboo Ratnani". Deccan Herald. 3 February 2006. Archived from the original on 14 March 2007. Retrieved 10 March 2007.
  2. "24 frames make a year". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 6 January 2006. Archived from the original on 2 March 2006. Retrieved 10 March 2007.
  3. "Splashing stars". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 20 January 2007. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
  4. Dasgupta, Piyali (1 November 2006). "Kaun banegi Miss India?". Delhi Times. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
  5. N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India. M4M Reviews (2020-04-24). Retrieved on 2021-08-01.
  6. "Better Homes and Gardens now in India". Agency FAQs. 14 March 2007. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
  7. "Dabboo Ratnani, photographer". Femina Miss India. 2004. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
  8. From calendars to collectibles (by Sulekha Nair): The Financial Express, 26 November 2006 (Retrieved on 26 May 2007). Financialexpress.com (2006-11-26). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.
  9. "Dabboo Ratnani's 2004 calendar launched: Screen India, 16 January 2004 (Retrieved on 26 May 2007)". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 25 May 2007.
  10. I can’t not upset people: Dabboo Ratnani. Hindustan Times (2012-01-09). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.

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