Did Ileana D'cruz design her own look for 'Raid'?

Alisha Alam | Mar 15, 2018, 13:13 IST
Recently it was announced that Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn and Ileana D'cruz were coming together for an upcoming thriller 'Raid'. Ileana who plays Ajay's wife in the film has reportedly designed her own costumes. Set in the Lucknow of the 1980s, the actress will be seen wearing sarees that are strongly reminiscent of the era. A source close to the production team revealed, “It was very important to make Ileana’s look authentic. So, we decided to add a regional touch to the styling and pick sarees that were handcrafted by the local artisans.”

“She took keen interest in designing her own look. In fact, she went shopping to the local market in Lucknow with the costume team,” the source added. The actress also made sure to help the costume team shortlist her looks for the film. In the film, Ileana plays the role of an Income Tax officer's wife and her character is said to be strong and opinionated. Well, we can hardly wait for the film to hit the theatres. Stay tuned for more updates.

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