* A young assistant stylist working on a hit Bollywood film complained about one star who was so finicky about his appearance that he wanted to increase the rim of his spectacles for one scene.
* Although styling for films and ads pays more, most stylists agree that editorial shoots - styling for magazines - offers the most satisfaction in terms of creativity and freedom of expression.
* Proof of how important styling for film stars is: Aishwarya Rai's 2003 Cannes wardrobe by fashion designer Neeta Lulla earned her furious fashion flack and the dubious distinction of being Meg Ryan's 'handmaiden'. More recently, Vidya Balan was awarded Filmfare's version of the Raspberries - the 'Na-real' award - for worst wardrobe in her film Heyy Babyy.
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